The 20 Best Glioma Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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The 20 Best Glioma Doctors near Houston, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 156 doctor with experience in Glioma near Houston, TX. Of these, 105 are Experienced, 29 are Advanced, 14 are Distinguished and 8 are Elite.

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    Jacob Mandel
    Elite in Glioma
    Neurology | Oncology | Neurosurgery
    Elite in Glioma
    Neurology | Oncology | Neurosurgery

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    1502 Taub Loop, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Mandel, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Jacob Mandel specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at BCM Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Mandel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 431, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara O'brien is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 431, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Harrison is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

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    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinay Puduvalli is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Puduvalli is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shiao-pei Weathers is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Weathers is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monica Loghin is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Loghin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

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

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Murali Chintagumpala is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chintagumpala is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Medulloblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Glioma, Retinoblastoma, and Nephrectomy.

    Elite in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Elite in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    MD Anderson

    2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Univ Of Tx M D Ande Life, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jing Li is a Radiation Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Li is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Osteosarcoma, Endoscopy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Ganesh Rao
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Surgical Oncology | Neurology | Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Surgical Oncology | Neurology | Neurosurgery

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Neurosurgery

    7200 Cambridge St, Fl 9B MS BCM650, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ganesh Rao, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Ganesh Rao specializes in Neurosurgery and works at BCM Neurosurgery. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-4696. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Rao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    MD Anderson

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lee Wiederhold is a Radiation Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wiederhold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Melanoma, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Wiederhold is currently accepting new patients.

    Ali Jalali
    Advanced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery | Surgical Oncology

    Baylor McNair - Spine Center

    7200 Cambridge St., 9th Floor, Suite 9 B, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Jalali is the surgical director of Pituitary Center at Baylor College of Medicine. He subspecializes in surgery for primary and metastatic brain tumors using advanced surgical techniques including awake surgery, speech and motor mapping, and neuro-endoscopy.Dr. Jalali has a NIH-funded laboratory focused on glioma research and brain tumor genetics. He is additionally involved in a number of clinical research projects on brain tumors.To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-4696. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Jalali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    MD Anderson

    1840 Old Spanish Trl, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shalin Shah is a Radiation Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    UTHealth Houston Neurosciences - Texas Medical Center

    6400 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nitin Tandon is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tandon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Distinguished in Glioma

    UTHealth Houston Neurosciences - Texas Medical Center

    6400 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay-jiguang Zhu is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Zhu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Astrocytoma.

    Martha P. Mims
    Experienced in Glioma
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Oncology | Hematology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Hem/Onc

    One Baylor Plaza, Ms Bcm 187, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martha Mims, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Martha Mims specializes in Medical Oncology and works at BCM Medicine - Hem/Onc. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-3750. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Mims is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Essential Thrombocythemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Clear Cell Sarcoma.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Tmh Physician Associates PLLC

    6565 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Baskin is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Baskin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Septoplasty, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Baskin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wafik Zaky is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Zaky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Glioma, Medulloblastoma, and Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arnold Paulino is a Radiation Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Paulino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Medulloblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Palliative Medicine
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Palliative Medicine

    Texas Childrens Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Baxter is a Palliative Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Baxter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Brain Stem Cancer, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).

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

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Su is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Su is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Medulloblastoma, Glioma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Brain Stem Cancer.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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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