The 20 Best Hydrocephalus Doctors Near Me in Irvine, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 143 doctor with experience in Hydrocephalus near Irvine, CA. Of these, 107 are Experienced, 29 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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143 providers found
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus

    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Martinez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 91 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Martinez is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and United Council For Neurologic Subspecialties - Headache Medicine. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    16300 Sand Canyon Avenue, Suite 614, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vivek Mehta is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    General Surgery
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Yengo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Yengo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, Sunken Fontanelles, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy. Dr. Yengo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Radiology
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Radiology

    Office

    18301 Von Karman Ave Ste 310, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Lieu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Lieu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Pleurisy, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus

    Clarke Neurology A Professional Corporation

    400 Newport Center Dr Ste 310, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Teryn Clarke is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Clarke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus

    Orange County Radiation Oncology Medical Group

    1100 N Tustin Ave Ste A, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reza Pordell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Pordell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Porencephaly.

    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics

    Choc Neuro Surg

    1010 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Loudon is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Loudon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bulging Fontanelles, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Hydrocephalus, and Sunken Fontanelles. Dr. Loudon is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery | Pediatric Neurology
    505 South Main Street, Suite 300, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joffre Olaya is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Olaya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Syringobulbia, Seizures, Epilepsy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Olaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristen Launier is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Launier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. She is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Adams-Oliver Syndrome, Parkes Weber Syndrome, and Collins Pope Syndrome.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Pediatric Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tuan Dao is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Dao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 84 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Horseshoe Kidney, Urachal Cyst, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Pediatric Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Chiang is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Chiang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intussusception in Children, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Horseshoe Kidney, and Ureterocele.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Pediatric Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Holmes is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Holmes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 83 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urachal Cyst, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Acro-Pectoro-Renal Field Defect.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    General Surgery
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Hanak is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Hanak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Head Circumference, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Myelomeningocele. Dr. Hanak is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Jung is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Jung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Pleurisy, Vertigo, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Yu is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Alzheimer's Disease, and Scoliosis.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Radiology
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Radiology

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Chen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus

    William Ross Dobkin M D Inc

    3900 W Coast Hwy Ste 300, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Duma is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Duma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jefferson Chen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eleanor Chu is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), RASopathies, and Neurofibromatosis.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Floriolli is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Floriolli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Hydrocephalus?

    Hydrocephalus is a buildup of fluid inside the skull that leads to the brain pushing against the skull.

    Hydrocephalus means "water on the brain."

    When should I see a Hydrocephalus doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Hydrocephalus doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Hydrocephalus doctors near Irvine, CA?

    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 Hydrocephalus doctors near Irvine, CA?

    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 Hydrocephalus doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Hydrocephalus doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus doctors near Irvine, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hydrocephalus 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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