The 20 Best Hydrocephalus Doctors Near Me in South Weymouth, MA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 221 doctor with experience in Hydrocephalus near South Weymouth, MA. Of these, 172 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced, 11 are Distinguished and 4 are Elite.

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    Jordan D. Paulson
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    Brigham And Women's At South Shore Health

    55 Fogg Road, Emerson 150 South, 
    Weymouth, MA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jordan Paulson MD, is an Associate Neurologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He has expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease, Essential tremor and other Hyperkinetic movement disorders. He is involved in the deep brain stimulation program, evaluating and programming patients, and also performs Botox injections for Cervical and Facial Dystonias. Dr. Paulson completed his Medical School and Neurology Residency training at Georgetown University school of Medicine and Hospital. He has also completed Movement Disorders fellowships at UMASS Medical Center and The Lahey Clinic. Dr. Paulson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Jason P. Rahal
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    Brigham And Women's Neurosurgery At South Shore Health

    851 Main Street, Suite 6, 
    South Weymouth, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Rahal is a Neurosurgery provider in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Rahal has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Elite in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    Tufts Medical Center Neely Neurosurgery

    800 Washington St Bldg 7TH Fl 7, 
    Boston, MA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carl Heilman is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Heilman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, Acoustic Neuroma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Heilman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    Department Of Neurology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Warf is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Warf is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Myelomeningocele, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Hydrocephalus
    Elite in Hydrocephalus

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristopher Kahle is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kahle is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

    Elite in Hydrocephalus
    Elite in Hydrocephalus

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Arnold is a Psychiatrist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Arnold is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Hydrocephalus.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Radiology
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Radiology

    Harbor Medical Associates Inc

    101 Columbian St, 
    South Weymouth, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Su is a Radiologist in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Su is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, and Headache.

    Geoffrey S. Young
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geoffrey Young is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Young is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.

    Valeriy Parfenov
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton

    199 Reedsdale Road, 
    Milton, MA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Russian, Ukrainian

    Valeriy Parfenov is a Neurologist in Milton, Massachusetts. Dr. Parfenov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Cho is a Neuroradiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Cho is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amir Zamani is a Neuroradiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Zamani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Internal Medicine

    South Shore Hospital

    55 Fogg Rd, 
    South Weymouth, MA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Hayes is an Internal Medicine provider in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Hayes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    780 Main St, 
    South Weymouth, MA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Johnson is a Neurosurgery provider in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    851 Main St Ste 11, 
    South Weymouth, MA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Blachman is an Internal Medicine provider in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Blachman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve, Memory Loss, Migraine, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    Angels Neurological Centers PC

    536 Washington St, 
    Abington, MA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mazen Eneyni is a Neurologist in Abington, Massachusetts. Dr. Eneyni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Headache.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    Office

    500 Congress St Ste 1H, 
    Quincy, MA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rizkalla Mouchati is a Neurologist in Quincy, Massachusetts. Dr. Mouchati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Seizures.

    Nirav J. Patel
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery | Radiology
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery | Radiology

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nirav Patel is a Radiologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Brain Aneurysm, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Howard L. Weiner
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Weiner is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Weiner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, Cortical Dysplasia, and Endoscopy.

    Timothy R. Smith
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Timothy Smith is a neurosurgeon-scientist who seeks to understand, predict, and improve clinical outcomes for neurosurgical patients by combining the use of epidemiological data, advanced statistical analysis, machine learning, and emerging biological/information system technologies. Trained as an epidemiologist and statistician in addition to his neurosurgical residency, he focuses primarily on the utilization of data science to optimize neurosurgical patient care.Dr. Smith’s clinical interests focus on tumors of the brain and spine that arise innately from the central nervous system and the meningeal covering of the brain, or metastasize from other primary cancer sites. Dr. Smith is the Director of the Computational Neuroscience Outcomes Center (CNOC) in the Department of Neurosurgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. This center strives to collect and maintain prospective data on all neurosurgical patients cared for by the department, synthesize high volume data streams, as well as implement process and outcome improvement through comparison with national data.Dr. Smith is committed to the education of future neurosurgeons and plays an active role in the Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s neurosurgical residency program. He is a committee vice-chair for Medical-Legal Issues with the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (CSNS) as well as the President of the Boston Society for Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, the oldest academic neuroscience society in the United States. He serves on numerous committees both in the US and worldwide which focus on the ethics of neurosurgery, oncology, skull base surgery, and neurologic outcomes assessment. He is an active member of committees at Brigham and Women’s Hospital addressing information technology, physician wellness, and process improvement.Dr. Smith maintains active membership in both national and international neurosurgical societies, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the North American Skull Base Society, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, and the Pituitary Society. He presents his research regularly at national and international meetings. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed journal articles and several book chapters. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Edward R. Smith
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics

    Boston Pediatric Neurosurgical Foundation Inc

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Smith is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Moyamoya Disease, Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, and Arteriovenous Malformation.

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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 South Weymouth, MA?

    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 South Weymouth, MA?

    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 South Weymouth, MA?

    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 South Weymouth, MA?

    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 South Weymouth, MA?

    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 South Weymouth, MA?

    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 South Weymouth, MA?

    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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