The 20 Best Hydrocephalus Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in Hydrocephalus near Independence, MO. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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61 providers found
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sri Alapati is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Alapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Vertigo, Herniated Disk, and Pleurisy.

    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    Sports Rehab & Physical Therapy Associates Inc

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 710, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darren Lovick is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lovick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cervical Spondylosis, Apoplexy, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Wilkinson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Wilkinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

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    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    2401 Gillham Road, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Berkovich is a Radiologist and a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Berkovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Arachnoid Cysts, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly. Dr. Berkovich is board certified in American Board Of Radiology (Pediatric) , American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Graham Lee is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Headache, Cervical Myelopathy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Holloway is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Holloway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neuroradiology

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naveed Akhtar is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Akhtar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Headache, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
    Distinguished in Hydrocephalus

    Cambridge Tower A

    3825 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roukoz Chamoun is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Chamoun 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 Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chamoun is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery - 2015. Dr. Chamoun is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus

    Office

    2750 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 410, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Reintjes is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Reintjes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Hydrocephalus, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    Midwest Neurosurgery Associates At Research Medical Center

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 411, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Basta is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Basta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Basta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    Landon Center On Aging

    3599 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Dubinsky is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Dubinsky is rated as an Experienced 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 Huntington Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, and Tardive Dyskinesia. Dr. Dubinsky is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology - 1992 , American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, - - 1991 , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 1988. Dr. Dubinsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    Neurosurgery Associates Of Jackson County

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 105, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Copeland is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Copeland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Copeland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgery Associates Of Jackson County

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 105, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barry Pollack is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Epidural Hematoma, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Pollack is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurology

    IU Health Neurology

    13000 E 136th St Ste 3000, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Rusk is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Rusk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome, Memory Loss, Parkinson's Disease, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    Northland Radiology

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Van Tasell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Van Tasell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    Northland Radiology

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Formen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Formen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    Northland Radiology

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Waltner is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Waltner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    Office

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1235, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Hollenbeck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Hollenbeck is rated as an Experienced 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 Epilepsy, Tomaculous Neuropathy, Septic Arthritis, and Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1).

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Allen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    General Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Partington is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Partington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy.

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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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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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