The 20 Best Myelomeningocele Doctors Near Me in Miami, FL

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 130 doctor with experience in Myelomeningocele near Miami, FL. Of these, 116 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Distinguished in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    Office

    1150 NW 14th St Ste 507, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodrigo Ruano is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Ruano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Lung Agenesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Orlando Health Women’s Institute Fetal Care Center

    83 W. Miller St., 1st Floor, 
    Orlando, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Emanuel ""Mike"" Vlastos is a board-certified maternal-fetal medicine physician at Orlando Health Women's Institute Fetal Care Center. He diagnoses and treats fetal anomalies, identifies birth defects and performs fetal procedures and surgeries, often before the baby is born. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Vlastos serves as director of the Orlando Health Women's Institute Fetal Care Center, part of the Center for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and director of Advanced Fetal Services at Orlando Health. He has expertise in: Prenatal treatment for spina bifida (myelomeningocele) Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome Bladder outlet obstructions Congenital diaphragmatic hernia He travels internationally to lecture and is a noted researcher whose work has appeared in peer-reviewed journals. As a consultant, Dr. Vlastos has helped establish fetal myelomeningocele repair programs in St Louis; Chicago; Kansas City; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Heidelberg, Germany. Dr. Vlastos' Training Dr. Vlastos earned his medical degree and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in biology from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed residencies in family practice at the University of Wyoming in Casper, and obstetrics and gynecology at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. He subsequently completed a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, where he was fellow of the year. About Dr. Vlastos Dr. Vlastos is a member of the North American Fetal Treatment Network and the National Consortium for Prenatal Repair of Fetal Myelomeningocele. He also is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP). He has been recognized in the Best Doctors in America: Midwest Edition several times.". Dr. Vlastos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, ABO Incompatibility, and Mosaicism. Dr. Vlastos is board certified in Maternal Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics And Gynecology.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatrics | Urology
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatrics | Urology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Urology Group

    4712 N Armenia Ave, Ste 200, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Natalia Ballesteros is a Pediatrics specialist and a Urologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Ballesteros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Testicular Torsion, Undescended Testicle, Hydrocele, Hypospadias, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Ballesteros is board certified in AB Urology - Urology and AB Urology (Pediatric Urology).

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    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    601 5th Street South, Suite 500, Suite 500, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu

    Dr. Akbari specializes in pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. He joined the medical staff in 2022. He also is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He also is director of Clinical Research in the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery in the Institute for Brain Protection Sciences. Previously, Dr. Akbari was an attending physician at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Akbari earned his medical degree and a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He also completed a residency in neurosurgery and served as chief resident at Washington University. He completed a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Alabama in Birmingham. Dr. Akbari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy. Dr. Akbari is board certified in American Board Of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    601 5th Street South, Suite 500, Suite 500, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hartnett-Wright is a pediatric neurosurgeon based at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and Tampa General Hospital. She joined the hospital staff in 2022. Dr. Hartnett-Wright earned her medical degree from University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas. She completed her neurosurgery residency at the University of South Florida. She also completed a rotating residency at Texas Children’s Hospital. Following her residency, she completed a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. As a physician research assistant, she contributed to research on traumatic brain injury and spinal cord tumors. Her subspecialty areas include trauma, spina bifida/congenital disorders involving the nervous system, and care for older pediatric patients transitioning into adulthood. Dr. Hartnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation, Subdural Hematoma, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Hartnett is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Orthopedics | Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Orthopedics | Pediatric Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Children's Orthopaedic And Scoliosis Surgery LLP

    625 6th Avenue South, Suite 450, 
    St. Petersburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Fitzgerald is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Fitzgerald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Myelomeningocele, Cerebral Palsy, Kyphosis, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Fitzgerald is board certified in AB Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    601 5th Street South, Suite 201, Suite 201, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Chinarian specializes in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Institute for Brain Protection Sciences. He joined the hospital in 2015. His focus is on the care of children with disabilities, whether congenital or acquired. Since joining the hospital, he has started and/or been involved in numerous multidisciplinary clinics, including Torticollis Clinic, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Clinic, Spina Bifida Clinic,Stroke Clinic, Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic, Spasticity Clinic, and most recently Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinic. In addition, he sees patients from infancy to young adulthood with various developmental disabilities, especially a large population of patients with cerebral palsy. After graduating from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Chinarian completed a combined residency in pediatrics and physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) at Wayne State University in 1994. Dr. Chinarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel, Cerebral Palsy, Myelomeningocele, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Dr. Chinarian is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation and American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatrics | Urology
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatrics | Urology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Urology Group

    4712 N Armenia Ave, Ste 200, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Corbyons is a Pediatrics specialist and a Urologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Corbyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Undescended Testicle, Testicular Torsion, Hypospadias, and Posterior Urethral Valves. Dr. Corbyons is board certified in AB Urology - Urology and AB Urology (Pediatric Urology).

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatrics | Urology
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatrics | Urology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Urology Group

    4712 N Armenia Ave, Ste 200, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Telugu

    Sisir Botta is a Pediatrics specialist and a Urologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Botta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Undescended Testicle, Prune Belly Syndrome, Hydrocele, and Testicular Torsion. Dr. Botta is board certified in AB Urology (Pediatric Urology) and AB Urology - Urology.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Referral required

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    601 5th Street South, Suite 500, Suite 500, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Aramaic, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jallo is the vice dean and physician-in-chief at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. He also is the David M. Goldenberg Family Endowed Chair in the Institute for Brain Protection Sciences and a professor of neurosurgery, pediatrics and oncology with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Jallo joined Johns Hopkins in 2003 as a pediatric neurosurgeon. In 2013, he became the pediatric neurosurgery division director at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Jallo moved to Johns Hopkins All Children's in 2015 to launch the Institute for Brain Protection Sciences, a multidisciplinary institute that unites clinicians, researchers and educators focused on promoting optimal neurodevelopment and caring for children with injuries and illnesses that can affect the brain. His areas of expertise include tumors of the brain and spinal cord, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring for eloquent tumors, use of minimally invasive technologies such as endoscopy and keyhole surgery and surgical treatment of epilepsy. Dr. Jallo has published more than 245 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 89 book chapters and is co-editor of five textbooks on pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric epilepsy surgery and neuroendoscopy. In addition, Dr. Jallo has been principal investigator for NIH and private foundation grants focused on treatment of pediatric central nervous system tumors and other neurosurgical challenges. Dr. Jallo earned his medical degree at the University of Virginia Medical School and completed his residency in neurosurgery at New York University Medical Center and fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Beth Israel Medical Center, Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery, in New York. Dr. Jallo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subependymoma, Ependymoma, Spinal Tumor, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy. Dr. Jallo is board certified in American Board Of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Back And Spine Center

    10050 SW Innovation Way Ste 102, 
    Port Saint Lucie, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Badih Adada is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Dr. Adada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Microvascular Decompression, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Adada is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Adada is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Referral may be required

    Children's Urology Group

    4712 N Armenia Ave, Ste 200, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yifan Griffin is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Testicular Torsion, Hypospadias, Undescended Testicle, and Hydrocele. Dr. Griffin is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Orlando Health Women’s Institute Fetal Care Center

    83 W. Miller St., 1st Floor, 
    Orlando, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Cole Greves is a double-board-certified maternal fetal care surgeon and co-director of the Orlando Health Women's Institute Fetal Care Center. He also serves as the director of complex fetal care at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies. Dr. Greves works with women whose pregnancies are complicated by maternal medical problems or fetal congenital diseases. His expertise includes: Fetal in-utero repair of myelomeningocele Teratomas Pulmonary masses Congenital masses and lesions Congenital central nervous system brain and spinal anomalies Fetal hydrocephalus Dr. Greves' Training Dr. Greves earned a bachelor's degree in human physiology, genetics and cell biology at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and received his medical degree from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. He completed his residency at Orlando Health and a fellowship in maternal fetal medicine at the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital in New York. Dr. Greves earned a Master of Business Administration at the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he was selected for Phi Kappa Phi honor society. About Dr. Greves Dr. Greves is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Greves served as medical director of the Orlando Health Winnie Palmer's antepartum and women's intensive care unit and assistant director of medical education. He is chairman of the Florida Maternal Mortality Review Committee, associate director for maternal health of the Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative and an obstetrics consultant to the Florida Department of Health. Dr. Greves is the immediate past chair of District XII of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He serves on several regional and national boards and committees, where he has been recognized for his work in physician advocacy, patient safety and the delivery of high-quality and equitable care. Dr. Greves has conducted extensive research during his career, and he is the principal investigator on a Cesarean section study and co-investigator on a sepsis study. He also is a frequent presenter at medical conferences and meetings. He serves on the faculty of the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando. Dr. Greves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. His clinical expertise encompasses Preeclampsia, Premature Infant, ABO Incompatibility, and Placental Insufficiency. Dr. Greves is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal-Fetal Medicine and American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology.

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville

    807 Children's Way, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Corbett is a Urologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Corbett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydronephrosis, Hypospadias, Ureterocele, Nephrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Orlando Health Women’s Institute Fetal Care Center

    83 W. Miller St., 1st Floor, 
    Orlando, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Samer Elbabaa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Elbabaa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, Hydrocephalus, Myelomeningocele, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy. Dr. Elbabaa is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatric Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

    6535 Nemours Parkway, 
    Orlando, FL 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    In addition to the other expertises listed, Dr. Seth has expertise in treating:Disorders of sexual developmentUrinary tract infections. Dr. Seth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bladder, Undescended Testicle, Hypospadias, and Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome. Dr. Seth is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville

    807 Children's Way, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Stec is a Urologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Stec is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Exstrophy of the Bladder, Undescended Testicle, Hydrocele, Osteotomy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Stec is board certified in American Board Of Urology.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5153 N 9th Ave Ste 300, 
    Pensacola, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Dmytrenko is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pensacola, Florida. Dr. Dmytrenko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1 Deficiency, Epilepsy, and Headache.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Obstetrics and Gynecology | Neonatology
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Obstetrics and Gynecology | Neonatology
    Referral may be required

    Florida Woman Care LLC

    770 Northpoint Pkwy Ste 200, 
    West Palm Beach, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eftichia Kontopoulos is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in West Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Kontopoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Anemia, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kontopoulos is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Kontopoulos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Internal Medicine

    Professional Health Care Of Pinellas, LLC

    1839 Central Ave, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Fadi Saba is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Saba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 140 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Myelomeningocele?

    Myelomeningocele is a birth defect in which the backbone and spinal canal do not close fully before birth.

    The condition is a type of neural tube defect (NTD).

    When should I see a Myelomeningocele doctor near Miami, FL?

    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 Myelomeningocele doctor near Miami, FL?

    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 Myelomeningocele doctors near Miami, FL?

    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 Myelomeningocele doctors near Miami, FL?

    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 Myelomeningocele doctor near Miami, FL?

    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 Myelomeningocele doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Myelomeningocele 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 Myelomeningocele doctor near Miami, FL?

    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 Myelomeningocele 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 Myelomeningocele 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 Myelomeningocele doctors near Miami, FL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Myelomeningocele 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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