The 20 Best Hypothalamic Hamartomas Doctors Near Me in Georgia, US

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The 20 Best Hypothalamic Hamartomas Doctors in Georgia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Hypothalamic Hamartomas near Georgia, US. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Sol Jacobs
    Advanced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Endocrinology

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sol Jacobs is an Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Jacobs has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Jeffrey J. Olson
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Olson is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Olson has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Nerve Decompression.

    Neil S. Lava
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Lava is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lava has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine.

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    Vanessa G. Ruiz
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Endocrinology

    Piedmont Physicians Endocrinology Newnan

    2301 Newnan Crossing Boulevard East, Suite 210, 
    Newnan, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vanessa Ruiz, M.D. earned her medical degree from Saba School of Medicine and completed her residency at State University of New York Upstate Medical University. She received her undergraduate degree in Health Science and Kinesiology from York University, Toronto, Canada and is board certified in American Board of Internal Medicine.Prior to joining, she was a Medical Director of the Diabetes Program at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, New York. She specializes in Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism and Internal Medicine. Dr. Ruiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Thyroid Storm.

    Pierre R. Fequiere
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Pediatric Neurology

    Piedmont Pediatric Neurology Of Columbus

    705 17th Street Suite 106, 
    Columbus, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Creole, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pierre Fequiere is a pediatric Neurologist who is well versed in pediatric neuromuscular disease and also performs nerve conduction studies and EMG for children. He is a board-certified Pediatric Neurologist with over 15 years of professional experience. For the past 9 years, Dr. Fequiere was a Pediatric Neurologist at UAB Children's of Alabama and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at UAB. He completed fellowships in Pediatric Neuromuscular and Child Neurology at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital and completed a Categorical Pediatrics Residency at Long Island College Hospital in New York. Dr.Fequiere obtained his doctorate from the Universite d'Etat d'Haiti in 1997.Dr. Fequiere is married and has one son. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and reading. Dr. Fequiere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Spasmus Nutans, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, and Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Viraj Master is a Urologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Master has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Penile Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Endocrinology

    Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus

    5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl2, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jae Sim is an Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Sim has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, Diabetes Insipidus (DI), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Hematology | Oncology

    University Cancer And Blood Center

    3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
    Athens, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Hathaway is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Hathaway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Anemia, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Hathaway is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    1365 Clifton Rd NE Ste B6200, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Barrow is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Barrow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas

    Neurosurgery

    61 Whitcher St NE Ste 3110, 
    Marietta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Benedict is a Neurosurgery provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Benedict is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas

    Wellstar Neurology

    1447 Harper St Ste 4E, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerry Pruitt is a Neurologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Pruitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Hematology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Hematology

    Wellstar Cobb Infusion Pharmacy

    340 Kennestone Hospital Blvd Ste 100, 
    Marietta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carmen Klass is a Hematologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Klass is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Gliosarcoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Ophthalmology

    Milan Eye Center

    1995 Mall Of Georgia Blvd Ste A, 
    Buford, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Niraj Nathan is an Ophthalmologist in Buford, Georgia. Dr. Nathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Neurosurgery

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Khoi Nguyen is a Neurosurgery provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Ganglioglioma, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Hypothalamic Hamartomas, and Subdural Hematoma.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas

    Physiotherapy Associates Inc

    4700 Nelson Brogdon Blvd, Suite 240, 
    Buford, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shashank Gandhi is a Neurosurgery provider in Buford, Georgia. Dr. Gandhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Osteotomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Gandhi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Neurosurgery

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fernando Vale is a Neurosurgery provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Vale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    5461 Meridian Mark Rd Ste 540, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Chern is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Chern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Family Medicine

    Athens Neighborhood Pharmacy

    402 McKinley Dr, 
    Athens, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gail Hurley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Hurley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas

    Urological Professional Services, LLC

    2685 Milscott Dr, 
    Decatur, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Canter is a Urologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Canter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Canter is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Hypothalamic Hamartomas?

    Hypothalamic hamartomas (HH) are rare, tumor-like malformations that occur during fetal development and are present at birth. The lesions usually do not change in size or spread to other locations. Both the type and severity of symptoms vary greatly among patients with Hypothalamic hamartomas. Common symptoms include frequent gelastic seizures (spontaneous laughing, giggling and/or smirking) or dacrystic seizures (crying or grunting); developmental delays; and/or precocious puberty. Additional symptoms may include cognitive impairment; emotional and behavioral difficulties; and endocrine disturbances. These symptoms often start early in life but are frequently misdiagnosed. For some patients, endocrine (hormonal) disturbances such as central precocious puberty may be the only symptom. Though Hypothalamic hamartomas can occur in patients with certain genetic disorders (such as Pallister-Hall syndrome), the majority of cases are sporadic.

    When should I see a Hypothalamic Hamartomas doctor in Georgia, US?

    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 Hypothalamic Hamartomas doctor in Georgia, US?

    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 Hypothalamic Hamartomas doctors in Georgia, US?

    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 Hypothalamic Hamartomas doctors in Georgia, US?

    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 Hypothalamic Hamartomas doctor in Georgia, US?

    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 Hypothalamic Hamartomas doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hypothalamic Hamartomas 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 Hypothalamic Hamartomas doctor in Georgia, US?

    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 Hypothalamic Hamartomas 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 Hypothalamic Hamartomas 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 Hypothalamic Hamartomas doctors in Georgia, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hypothalamic Hamartomas 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 Hypothalamic Hamartomas doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hypothalamic Hamartomas 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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