The 20 Best Glioma Doctors Near Me in Clifton, NJ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 413 doctor with experience in Glioma near Clifton, NJ. Of these, 300 are Experienced, 69 are Advanced, 32 are Distinguished and 12 are Elite.

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    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Boockvar, MD, is the vice chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and director of the department's Brain Tumor Center, the Pituitary/Neuroendocrine Center, and the New York Head and Neck Institute at Lenox Hill and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat hospitals. Dr. Boockvar is a professor of neurological surgery and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is also an investigator at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, where he directs the Laboratory for Brain Tumor Biology and Therapy. Dr. Boockvar was appointed as an adjunct professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory thanks to his great advancements in understanding and treating brain cancer. He is also head of experimental therapeutics for Northwell Health, where he helps oversee the oncological research goals for Northwell as a whole. Dr. Boockvar's compassionate cancer care was recently highlighted in the critically acclaimed Netflix docuseries Lenox Hill and Emergency NYC.Dr. Boockvar is internationally known for his surgical expertise and for providing patients with safe, effective and minimally invasive treatment for brain tumors, skull base disorders and disorders of the spine. His surgical expertise is in benign and malignant brain tumors, skull base and endoscopic pituitary surgery, spinal and peripheral nerve tumors, minimally invasive spinal surgery, and complex spinal disorders.Dr. Boockvar has been recognized for his novel research in brain tumors and stem cell biology, and has been named to lists including New York Magazine's Top Docs, Best Doctors in New York-Castle Connolly, New York Super Doctors, America's Top Surgeons, America's Best Doctors, and America's Best Doctors for Cancer. His research has been widely published and he has received numerous national awards, including the Eric Lichtenstein Humanitarian Award from Voices Against Brain Cancer for his compassionate work in treating patients with brain cancer. Dr. Boockvar was elected to the prestigious Academy of Neurological Surgeons and was elected to the Senior Society of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Boockvar is also an honorary surgeon of the NYPD and the New York State Troopers.Dr. Boockvar received a BA from the University of Pennsylvania. Like his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather before him, Dr. Boockvar received an MD from SUNY Brooklyn-Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Boockvar graduated summa cum laude with Distinction in Research and was medical school class valedictorian. Dr. Boockvar did his surgical internship and neurosurgical residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Boockvar did his NIH-supported post-doctoral research training in Neuro-oncology at the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center. Dr. Boockvar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Boockvar is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew B. Lassman, MD, FAAN, FASCO, is a Professor of Neurology and Associate Dean of Clinical Research Compliance at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Lassman also serves as Chief of the Division of Neuro-Oncology and Vice Chair for Clinical Research in the Department of Neurology, and as Associate Director for Clinical Trials at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. As a clinician-scientist, Dr. Lassman focuses both his research and clinical efforts on improving the understanding and treatment of brain tumors.Dr. Lassman has particular expertise in translational clinical trials for brain tumors, with molecular correlative analyses to understand the reasons for treatment success or failure, and to refine treatment paradigms. Dr. Lassman has led retrospective studies, single institution prospective clinical trials, and multicenter prospective trials conducted nationally through the National Cancer Institute sponsored National Clinical Trials Network. His contributions to the field of Neuro-Oncology have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Preuss Award in Neuro-Oncology from the American Academy of Neurology, the Boyer Clinical Research Award from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and the Gary Lichtenstein Humanitarian Award from Voices Against Brain Cancer.Dr. Lassman earned his BS and MS degrees in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, as part of a combined four-year program at Yale University. He attained his MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed Neurology residency at the Neurological Institute of New York, at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Lassman completed his fellowship in Neuro-Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where he joined the faculty and served as fellowship director, until his return to NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Lassman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri. Dr. Lassman is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Lassman is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Robert Aiken is a fellowship-trained neuro-oncologist and part of the Atlantic Medical Group Neuroscience Institute at Overlook Medical Center. With years of expertise in academic, clinical and administrative roles, and board-certified in neurology and neuro-oncology, he specializes in the diagnosis and management of patients with brain tumors, tumors of the spinal cord and nerves, as well as the management of paraneoplastic disorders involving the brain and nervous system. His particular interest involves translating new discoveries and developing new therapies for these disorders. A devoted researcher and educator, Dr. Aiken serves as co-director of the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center at Atlantic Health System. He also served as director of neuro-oncology at Rutgers-Cancer Institute of New Jersey of Rutgers University. Previously, he held academic appointments in neurology, neurosurgery and oncology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NYC and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He combines clinical knowledge and extensive research in brain and spinal tumors. Dr. Aiken provides patients with a comprehensive evaluation and discusses their disease at length and the available treatments. After receiving his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI, Dr. Aiken completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, then pursued neurologic training at the Neurological Institute of New York, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. Post-residency, Dr. Aiken received his fellowship training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He is the author of many professional research journal articles. Dr. Aiken has been named among America’s Top Doctors and America’s Top Doctors for Cancer from Castle Connolly, Best Doctors in Philadelphia, New York and Chicago and by Inside Jersey magazine. He is on many best doctors lists. Dr. Aiken is part of Atlantic Medical Group and a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Aiken is rated as an Elite 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 Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliosarcoma. Dr. Aiken is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    IGEA Brain And Spine

    905 Allwood Road, Suite 105, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ciro Randazzo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Randazzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Randazzo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Neurosurgeons Of New Jersey

    703 Main Street, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Anderson is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Anderson 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 Craniosynostosis, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Lambdoid Synostosis, Metopic Ridge, and Laminectomy. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Advanced Neurosurgery Associates

    201 Route 17, Suite 501, 
    Rutherford, NJ 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arno Fried is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Rutherford, New Jersey. Dr. Fried is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Glioma, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Fried is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurology | Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurology | Hematology | Oncology

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deric Park is a Neurologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Park is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gliosarcoma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Glioma. Dr. Park is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fabio Iwamoto is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Iwamoto is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Iwamoto is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Bruce is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bruce is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Bruce is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Ruttenberg Treatment Center

    1470 Madison Ave Fl 3, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lyndon Kim is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kim is rated as an Elite 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 Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

    160 E 53rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ingo Mellinghoff is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Mellinghoff is rated as an Elite 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 Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri. Dr. Mellinghoff is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

    160 E 53rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Kaley is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kaley is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Meningioma, and Glioma. Dr. Kaley is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

    160 E 53rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Igor Gavrilovic is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Gavrilovic is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Astrocytoma, and Glioblastoma. Dr. Gavrilovic is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    Neurology - Upper East Side

    1305 York Ave Fl 10, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Fine is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Fine is rated as an Elite 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 Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Fine is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Viviane Tabar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Tabar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Tabar is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen

    225 Summit Ave, 
    Montvale, NJ 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cameron Brennan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Montvale, New Jersey. Dr. Brennan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Brennan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Oasis Medical And Surgical Wellness Group LLC

    777 Passaic Ave, Suite 200, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rishi Sheth is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    The Cancer Center At Totowa

    225 Minnisink Road, Building B, 
    Totowa, NJ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adnan Danish is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Totowa, New Jersey. Dr. Danish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Danish is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    New Jersey Brain And Spine

    70 Park Street, Suite 312, 
    Montclair, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Giorgio Rotoli is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Montclair, New Jersey. Dr. Rotoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Rotoli is board certified in American Osteopathic Association.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    New Jersey Brain And Spine

    70 Park Street, Suite 312, 
    Montclair, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Carnevale is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Montclair, New Jersey. Dr. Carnevale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Laminectomy.

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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 Clifton, NJ?

    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 Clifton, NJ?

    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 Clifton, NJ?

    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 Clifton, NJ?

    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 Clifton, NJ?

    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 Clifton, NJ?

    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 Clifton, NJ?

    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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