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

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Hypothalamic Hamartomas near Georgia, US. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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17 providers found
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Referral may be required

    Neurosurgery

    61 Whitcher St NE Ste 3110, 
    Marietta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Benedict is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Benedict is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Oligodendroglioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Benedict is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sol Jacobs is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Jacobs is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1997. Dr. Jacobs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Referral may be required

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Olson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Olson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Awake Craniotomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Olson is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 1989. Dr. Olson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Referral required

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Lava is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine. Dr. Lava is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 1979. Dr. Lava is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Physician Assistant | Urology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Physician Assistant | Urology
    Referral may be required

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Mcdowell is a Physician Assistant and a Urologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Mcdowell, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). Mcdowell, PA is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants, 2013.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Piedmont Physicians Endocrinology Newnan

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

    Vanessa Ruiz is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Newnan, Georgia. Dr. Ruiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Thyroid Storm. Dr. Ruiz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Dr. Ruiz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    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 practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Hathaway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Anemia, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Hathaway is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hathaway is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Daniel Barrow is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Barrow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Barrow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Referral required

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Viraj Master is a Urologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Master is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Penile Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Master is board certified in American Board Of Urology, 2006. Dr. Master is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Referral may be required

    Au Medical Associates Inc

    1220 W Wheeler Pkwy, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerry Pruitt-Ii is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Pruitt-Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pruitt-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    General Practice
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    General Practice

    Children's Hospital Of Georgia

    1446 Harper St, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anah Bhatia is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Bhatia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothalamic Hamartomas and Precocious Puberty. Dr. Bhatia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Neurosurgery Associates LLC

    631 Professional Dr, Suite 360, 
    Lawrenceville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shashank Gandhi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Gandhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Osteotomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Gandhi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5461 Meridian Mark Rd Ste 540, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Chern is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Chern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Chern is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2174 N Druid Hills Rd NE Fl 4, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonam Bhalla is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Bhalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy in Children, and Epilepsy. Dr. Bhalla is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus

    5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl2, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jae Sim is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Sim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, Diabetes Insipidus (DI), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Sim is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2020. Dr. Sim is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Athens Neighborhood Pharmacy

    402 McKinley Dr, 
    Athens, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    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. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Hurley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Referral may be required

    Georgia Urology Sandy Springs

    5730 Glenridge Dr, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Canter is a Urologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Canter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Canter is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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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