The 20 Best Hydrocephalus Doctors Near Me in irvine, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 129 doctor with experience in Hydrocephalus near irvine, CA. Of these, 105 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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129 providers found
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    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.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eleanor Chu is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), RASopathies, and Neurofibromatosis. Dr. Chu is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Radiology - Neuroradiology. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Floriolli is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, 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. Dr. Floriolli is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Radiology - Neuroradiology. Dr. Floriolli is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Soun is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Soun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Meningioma, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Dr. Soun is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Neurosurgery Services

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health - Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center & Ambulatory Care

    19208 Jamboree Road, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniela Bota is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Bota is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Chang is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gliomatosis Cerebri, Stroke, Meningioma, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required
    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, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    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).

    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.2 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
    Referral may be required

    Beel Medical Inc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Liauw is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Liauw is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Liauw is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Liauw is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Robert J Jackson MD Inc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Jackson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Jackson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Jackson is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Irvine

    4050 Barranca Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hitesh Patel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Wenqiang Tian, MD

    4050 Barranca Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wenqiang Tian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Tian is rated as an Experienced 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 Torticollis, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Integrative Medicine
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Integrative Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Family Planning Associates Medical Group Inc.

    4501 Birch St, 
    Newport Beach,, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Arata is an Integrative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach,, California. Dr. Arata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Thyroid Nodule, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Office

    501 E Peltason Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vivien Chan is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Rhabdoid Tumor, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Sandeep Thakkar

    16405 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Thakkar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Thakkar is rated as an Experienced 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Thakkar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Thakkar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Southern California Neurological Associates Medical Group

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehrdad Mahdad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Mahdad is rated as an Experienced 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 Dravet Syndrome, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Mahdad is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Vandalsem is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Vandalsem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Vandalsem is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Brant-Zawadzki is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Brant-Zawadzki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Herniated Disk, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Thrombectomy. Dr. Brant-Zawadzki is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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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