The 20 Best Hydrocephalus Doctors Near Me in Rockville, MD

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The 20 Best Hydrocephalus Doctors near Rockville, MD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 110 doctor with experience in Hydrocephalus near Rockville, MD. Of these, 89 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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110 providers found
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    Washington Brain And Spine Institute

    3202 Tower Oaks Blvd., Ste 100, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Levine is a Neurosurgery provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Levine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Levine is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    Washington Brain And Spine Institute

    3202 Tower Oaks Blvd., Ste 100, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Rhee is a Neurosurgery provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    Washington Brain And Spine Institute

    3202 Tower Oaks Blvd., Ste 100, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Olan is a Neurosurgery provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Olan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Vertebroplasty, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    Washington Brain And Spine Institute

    3202 Tower Oaks Blvd., Ste 100, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aviva Ellenstein is a Neurologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Ellenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Focal Dystonia.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    Washington Brain And Spine Institute

    3202 Tower Oaks Blvd., Ste 100, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Tai is a Neurosurgery provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Tai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Hemangioblastoma, Meningioma, Rhizotomy, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Tai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    14995 Shady Grove Rd, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Myria Petrou is a Neuroradiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Petrou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Headache, and Meningioma.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Radiology
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Radiology

    Adventist HealthCare Imaging

    9601 Blackwell Rd Ste 150, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Rhee is a Radiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    National Capital Neurosurgery

    3202 Tower Oaks Boulevard, Suite 300, Suite 300, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Herzig is a Neurosurgery provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Herzig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    Office

    3202 Tower Oaks Blvd Ste 120, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Mark is a Radiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Mark has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    Montgomery-Community Magnetic Imaging CNTR LTD Partnership

    4110 Aspen Hill Rd Ste 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Parham Farid is a Neuroradiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Farid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Tarlov Cysts, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Prolactinoma.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    Washington Nephrology Associates LLP

    1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 200, 
    Potomac, MD 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Monsein is a Neuroradiologist in Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Monsein has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Jonathan Ross
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    MidAtlantic Epilepsy & Sleep Center

    Bethesda, MD 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prior to joining the Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center, Dr. Jonathan Ross was Director of The New England Epilepsy Institute, a division of New England Neurological Associates (NENA) in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He also served as head of the Neurology division at NENA. After graduating medical school in 1991, Dr. Ross completed postgraduate training at Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine, and also served as Teaching Fellow at Harvard and Boston University. Dr. Ross is an active member of the American Epilepsy Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Massachusetts Medical Society, and the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.

    Shih-chun Lin
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 412, Suite 412, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shih-Chun (David) Lin, M.D., is a neurosurgeon with Johns Hopkins Neurosurgery in Bethesda, Maryland, as well as an associate professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Lin offers neurosurgical care to patients with brain or spine diseases. He was the first to introduce several procedures to Suburban Hospital, including endoscopic pituitary surgery, endoscopic extended skull base surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, neurosurgical complex spinal instrumentation surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery and microvascular decompression for cranial nerve compression syndrome, such as trigeminal neuralgia. He also has clinical expertise in MRI- and CT-guided surgical navigation. Dr. Lin typically treats brain tumors, spinal tumors, pituitary tumors, spinal stenosis, herniated intervertebral disc, skull base tumors, encephalocele, and skull base CSF leak (rhinorrhea or otorrhea). Dr. Lin graduated first place from National Taiwan University College of Medicine, earning his medical degree at the age of 21, the youngest in Taiwan’s history. He then served as a medical/surgical officer in the 206th Infantry Division for the Taiwan Army. He received his Ph.D. in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University, awarded Phi Beta Kappa and Paul Ehrlich Research Award for his academic and research achievements. Dr. Lin completed his neurosurgical residency at Stanford University Medical Center, where he gained experience in the latest surgical technologies, such as endoscopic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, computer-guided surgical navigation and stereotactic radiosurgery. His research using optogenetics, from his fellowship at Stanford, was awarded by The Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Lin is a member of the Suburban Hospital Tumor Board. He has worked on several system innovation and quality improvement efforts at Suburban Hospital, such as standardizing critical care protocols for post-operative care for patients undergoing pituitary surgery and establishing MRI protocols for patients implanted with spinal cord stimulators or cardiac pacemakers. Dr. Lin is also a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Lin has earned numerous awards, such as the Teaching Excellence Award for Stanford University School of Medicine, the Service Excellence Award for Suburban Hospital, Best Consulting Physicians at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Surgeon of the Year Award at Suburban Hospital, and was named one of America's Top Surgeons for Consumers' Research Council of America, Washingtonian Top Doctors, and Bethesda Magazine Top Doctors. Dr. Lin's research interests are in optogenetics, investigating mechanisms behind epilepsy control and glial cell reaction to pathologic conditions. He has contributed to numerous publications and lectures. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Binder's Syndrome, Frontonasal Dysplasia, Craniectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Youssef G. Comair
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 412, Suite 412, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Comair is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon and sees patients for a wide range of neurosurgical needs. He offers surgical therapy for diseases of the brain and spine and has pioneered awake craniotomies for the resection of intrinsic brain tumors. His surgical expertise also includes epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor, trigeminal neuralgia surgery, radiosurgery, and treatment for hydrocephalus and herniated disc repair. Dr. Comair received his medical degree from St. Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon, and completed his neurosurgery residency at Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University. He completed fellowship training in brain tumor and functional neurosurgery at Montreal Neurological Institute. He has held adjunct faculty appointments at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Comair has educated scores of neurosurgical trainees in the Middle East, North Africa region, and the U.S., authored more than 120 publications in peer-reviewed journals and two leading textbooks of neurosurgery. He contributed chapters to more than 40 textbooks. Dr. Comair has received multiple awards and recognitions and has been an invited visiting professor to the most prestigious neurosurgery centers. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Neurosurgery and a fellow of the royal college of surgeons of Canada. He serves on the board of directors of the World Society of Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery and has been elected to the pediatric epilepsy surgery committee of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). Dr. Comair has held several prominent academic and clinical positions throughout his career, including assistant professor of neurosurgery and head of the pediatric epilepsy surgery section in the Department of Neurosurgery at the UCLA School of Medicine; attending neurosurgeon and head of the section of epilepsy surgery in the Department of Neurosurgery for the Cleveland Clinic Foundation; professor and chair of the Division of Neurosurgery at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon; and professor and vice-chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Comair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Oligodendroglioma, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus

    MedStar Health: Radiology At Olney

    18101 Prince Philip Dr Ste 6100, 
    Olney, MD 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Mccullough is a Radiologist in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Mccullough is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Carbuncle, Boils, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    Montgomery Brain And Spine LLC

    1300 Spring St Ste 210, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amin Amini is a Neurosurgery provider in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Amini is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

    3833 Fairfax Dr Ste 110, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oluwatoyin Idowu is a Neuroradiologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Idowu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    Ifrc LLC

    2722 Merrilee Dr, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Krzysztof Bochenek is a Neuroradiologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Bochenek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    Washington Nephrology Associates LLP

    1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 200, 
    Potomac, MD 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anette Virta is a Neuroradiologist in Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Virta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    Office

    3801 International Dr Ste 210, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Block is a Neurologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Block is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Migraine, and Seizures.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Rockville, MD?

    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 Rockville, MD?

    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 Rockville, MD?

    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 Rockville, MD?

    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 Rockville, MD?

    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 Rockville, MD?

    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 Rockville, MD?

    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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