The 20 Best Glioma Doctors Near Me in Columbia, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Glioma near Columbia, MO. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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29 providers found
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Distinguished in Glioma

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Chicoine is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Chicoine is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Litofsky is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Litofsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Carr is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Carr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Advanced in Glioma
    Advanced in Glioma

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Doll is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Doll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Astrocytoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Gliosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Advanced in Glioma

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abudumijiti Aibaidula is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Aibaidula is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, and Astrocytoma.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    Columbia, Missouri

    1705 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandre Tungesvik is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Tungesvik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Balint Otvos is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Otvos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Mastoidectomy.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Trendle is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Trendle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Glioma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Glioma
    General Surgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carolyn Quinsey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Quinsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Oncology

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kan Huang is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bo Lu is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Lu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farhan Siddiq is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Siddiq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Hematology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Hematology

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Puja Nistala is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Nistala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tomoko Tanaka is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Tanaka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Seizures, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thorkild Norregaard is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Norregaard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Apoplexy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital

    800 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Radwan Khozouz is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Khozouz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), Neuroepithelioma, and Ependymoma.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    115 Business Loop 70 W, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Westgate is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Westgate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Advanced in Glioma

    Missouri Cancer Associates Rrl

    1705 E Broadway Ste 100, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Tungesvik is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Tungesvik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 76 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    Missouri Cancer Associates Rrl

    1705 E Broadway Ste 100, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Biedermann is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Biedermann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    Missouri Cancer Associates Rrl

    1705 E Broadway Ste 100, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Liana Makarian is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Makarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Glioma?

    Gliomas are a common type of brain tumor that develop from glial cells, which are specialized cells that surround and support neurons (nerve cells) in the brain. Gliomas are generally classified based on which type of glial cell is involved in the tumor: Astocytomas are a type of glioma that develop from star-shaped glial cells called astrocytes. Astrocytomas are the most common type of glioma. Ependymomas are another type of glioma that develop from ependymal cells that line the brain and spinal cord. Ependymomas are more likely to affect children than adults.  Optic gliomas affect the optic nerves, which send messages from the eyes to the brain.  Other notable types include diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, mixed gliomas, and oligodendrogliomas.

    When should I see a Glioma doctor near Columbia, MO?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Glioma doctor near Columbia, MO?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Glioma doctors near Columbia, MO?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Glioma doctors near Columbia, MO?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Glioma doctor near Columbia, MO?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Glioma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Glioma doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Glioma doctor near Columbia, MO?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Glioma doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Glioma doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Glioma doctors near Columbia, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Glioma doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Glioma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Glioma doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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