The 20 Best Hydrocephalus Doctors Near Me in tacoma, WA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Hydrocephalus near tacoma, WA. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 1 are Elite.

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12 providers found
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Franciscan Neurosurgery Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street 5th, Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katie Krause is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Krause is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Bone Graft, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Krause is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Krause is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Franciscan Neurosurgery Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street 5th, Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elaine Kiser-Rude is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kiser-Rude is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Kiser-Rude is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Kiser-Rude is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Franciscan Neurosurgery Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Newkirk is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Newkirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Newkirk is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Newkirk is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Franciscan Neurosurgery Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street 5th, Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Weingarten is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Weingarten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Epidural Abscess, and Hydrocephalus. Dr. Weingarten is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Weingarten is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1304 Fawcett Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Brezak is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Brezak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Chronic Cough, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Brezak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Multicare Neuroscience Center Of Washington

    915 6th Ave., Suite 200, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bulgarian, Filipino, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Harris is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Harris 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 Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Harris is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Multicare Neuroscience Institute-Tacoma

    915 6th Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Brown is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Brown 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 Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Pain, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Multicare Neuroscience Institute-Tacoma

    915 6th Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Castilian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Bell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Secondary Parkinsonism, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Bell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Multicare Neuroscience Institute-Tacoma

    915 6th Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Smythies is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Smythies 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 Meningioma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Smythies is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Pain Management Clinic LLC

    121 N Division St Ste 340, 
    Auburn, WA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Youngbin Choi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Photosensitive Epilepsy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Stroke. Dr. Choi is currently accepting new patients.

    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Dr. Attaman, PLLC

    202 North Division Street, Suite 400, 
    Auburn, WA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Thai, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Attaman is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Attaman is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Neuralgia, Bursitis, Spondylolisthesis, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Attaman is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Attaman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Experienced in Hydrocephalus
    Referral may be required

    Madigan Army Medical Center

    9040 Jackson Ave, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julian Gendreau is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Gendreau 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 Chordoma, Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

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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 tacoma, WA?

    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 tacoma, WA?

    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 tacoma, WA?

    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 tacoma, WA?

    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 tacoma, WA?

    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 tacoma, WA?

    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 tacoma, WA?

    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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