The 20 Best Hypothalamic Hamartomas Doctors Near Me in Philadelphia, PA

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Hypothalamic Hamartomas near Philadelphia, PA. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Distinguished in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
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    Penn Translational Medicine And Human Genetics

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Nathanson is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nathanson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cowden Syndrome, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, and Hypothalamic Hamartomas. Dr. Nathanson is board certified in Clinical Genetics And Genomics, 2020.

    Advanced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Advanced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Vision Institute

    203 Lothrop Street, Floor 6, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Creole, French, Haitian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabrielle Bonhomme, MD, specializes in neuro-ophthalmology & comprehensive ophthalmology and is certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Ophthalmology and is affiliated with UPMC St Margaret and UPMC Presbyterian. She completed her medical degree at University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Bonhomme is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, and Hypothalamic Hamartomas. Dr. Bonhomme is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Bonhomme is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Vision Institute

    1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marie Errera is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Errera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroretinitis, Uveitis, Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Errera is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Advanced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Referral may be required

    Abramson Cancer Center Perelman 2nd Floor West

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Naomi Haas is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Haas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and Wilms Tumor. Dr. Haas is board certified in Medical Oncology, 1995 and Internal Medicine, 1988. Dr. Haas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Scheie Eye Institute Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Albert Maguire is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Maguire is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Choroideremia, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Maguire is board certified in Ophthalmology, 1991. Dr. Maguire is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurosurgery

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Zager is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zager is rated as an Advanced 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 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, Neurofibromatosis, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zager is board certified in Neurological Surgery, 1992. Dr. Zager is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Department Of Urology

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 209, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Maranchie is a surgical oncologist specializing in urologic cancers of the urinary tract and male genitalia.  She completed urology residency at Harvard University in 1999, followed by a fellowship in Urologic Oncology at the National Cancer Institute.  Her practice is focused on the care of patients with cancer of the kidney, bladder and testis, employing minimally invasive approaches, nephron-sparing and nerve-sparing surgery and urinary tract reconstruction.  She has specialty expertise in familial or inherited cancer syndromes, offering targeted surveillance with organ-preserving surgery when indicated.LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Maranchie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Maranchie is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Maranchie is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vickie & Jack Farber Institute For Neuroscience - 950 Pulaski Drive

    950 Pulaski Drive, Suite 120, 
    King Of Prussia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Judy is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Judy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Meningioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Judy is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Judy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine - Ophthalmology

    16 Woodbine Lane, 
    Danville, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Vrabec is a board-certified and fellowship-trained ophthalmologist subspecializing in medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery. Her clinical and research interests include diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease and vitreoretinal surgery. She earned her medical degree from Medical College of Pennsylvania, and completed her ophthlamology residency retinal research fellowship and combined medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital. Dr. Vrabec 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Vrabec is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vickie & Jack Farber Institute For Neuroscience - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Sperling is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sperling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sperling is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Sperling is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vickie & Jack Farber Institute For Neuroscience - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Skidmore is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Skidmore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Skidmore is board certified in Neurology, Epilepsy, Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Neurology. Dr. Skidmore is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Hamot

    120 East 2nd Street, Floor 3, 
    Erie, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Gonzalez-Martinez, a board-certified neurosurgeon subspecialized in epilepsy and functional neurosurgery, is a world-renowned pioneer in novel surgical methods for treating medically refractory epilepsy such as stereo-electroencephalography (SEEG), SEEG-guided laser ablative procedures, neuromodulatory interventions, and robot-guided surgeries, bringing for the first time innovative surgical procedures and less invasive interventions to the United States and other countries. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Absence Seizure, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Martinez is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Castellano, MD, PhD, is a neurologist and is certified in neurology and epilepsy by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Castellano joined the UPMC Epilepsy Division in 2018. He is an assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York and completed his residency and fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Castellano 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 Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Epilepsy. Dr. Castellano is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Castellano is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite F158, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Niranjan, MD, specializes in neurosurgery. He practices at the University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurological Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian.  Dr. Niranjan is associate professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from King George’s Medical College in Lucknow, India, where he also completed his neurosurgical residency. Dr. Niranjan then completed a fellowship in image-guided neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh.A leading expert on stereotactic radiosurgery, Dr. Niranjan has helped develop guidelines for stereotactic radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia, pituitary adenomas, arteriovenous malformations, acoustic neuromas, and brain metastases.Dr. Niranjan has co-authored more than 120 articles in journals such as Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurosurgery, and Journal of Neuro-oncology; contributed more than 55 book chapters; and edited two books on stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Niranjan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Niranjan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    LVPG Ophthalmology-Emrick Blvd

    3100 Emrick Blvd, 
    Bethlehem, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philosophy of care | My primary goal as your physician is to be your partner in care. I strive to get to know my patients so we can develop a care plan together that will manage your condition while fitting into your lifestyle and goals of care. I also think it is critical you understand your condition, so I will take the time to explain what is going on and to answer any questions you may have. | Why I entered medicine | I have always enjoyed working with people. I enjoy using what I have learned through residency and fellowship to save or restore sight. | Community involvement | I am an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Glaucoma Society. | Personal interests | When I am not at the office, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two young daughters. Dr. Olson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Hyphema, and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. Dr. Olson is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.

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

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Gardner is the Peter J. Jannetta Endowed Chair of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and director of the Center for Skull Base Surgery. He specializes in endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery, pituitary tumors, Neuroendoport brain surgery, and vascular neurosurgery. Dr. Gardner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Nerve Decompression, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Gardner is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Gardner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Center For Diabetes And Endocrinology

    400 Oxford Drive, Suite 100, 
    Monroeville, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mahmud holds board certifications in endocrinology, obesity medicine and internal medicine. His clinical interests are neuroendocrinology (pituitary and adrenal disorders), obesity medicine, thyroid cancer and diabetes management.He is a part of the neuroendocrine unit, specializing in perioperative management of pituitary and skull base surgery patients. He also specializes in obesity medicine and participates in our clinic's medical weight loss programs. Dr. Mahmud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prolactinoma, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Mahmud is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mahmud is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Geisinger State College - Neurology

    200 Scenery Drive, 
    State College, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Schaefer is a neurologist board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Her clinical interests include neuromuscular disease. She earned her medical degree from the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. She completed her residency at the University of Maryland Medical System followed by a fellowship in neuromuscular disease at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Schaefer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome. Dr. Schaefer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics

    Geisinger Lewistown - Community Medicine

    21 Geisinger Lane, 
    Lewistown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Rayalam is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. He obtained his medical degree from Rangaraya Medical College. He completed his residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center and a fellowship in geriatric medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Rayalam is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine in Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Rayalam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombophlebitis, Renovascular Hypertension, Lung Metastases, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Rayalam is board certified in The American Board Of Family Medicine In Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Rayalam is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite F158, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lunsford is the Lars Leksell Professor and Distinguished Professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is also the director of the Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery and the Residency Training Program at UPMC. Dr. Lunsford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Lunsford is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 near Philadelphia, PA?

    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 near Philadelphia, PA?

    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 near Philadelphia, PA?

    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 near Philadelphia, PA?

    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 near Philadelphia, PA?

    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 near Philadelphia, PA?

    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 near Philadelphia, PA?

    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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