The 20 Best Myelomeningocele Doctors Near Me in Bronx, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 81 doctor with experience in Myelomeningocele near Bronx, NY. Of these, 70 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele

    Montefiore Department Of Neurosurgery

    111 East 210th Street, Foreman Pavillion, N7B, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Joshua Kobets, MD, is Attending Physician at Montefiore and Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Kobets specializes in pediatric neurological surgery with a focus on minimally invasive tumor resection, neuro-endoscopy for hydrocephalus, craniofacial reconstruction, Chiari malformation surgery, tethered cord syndrome repair, and pediatric cranial trauma management. Dr. Kobets is rated as an Advanced 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 Hydrocephalus, Myelomeningocele, Epidural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Obstetrics and Gynecology | Neonatology
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Obstetrics and Gynecology | Neonatology

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    As the Chief of the Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) division and the Hillary Rodham Clinton Professor of Women's Health, Dr. Simpson supports a skilled team of physicians with expertise in maternal medicine, critical-care obstetrics, prenatal pediatrics, high-risk deliveries, and research, offering the best maternal and fetal care in the region. She also serves as a leader at CUIMC's Carmen and John Thain Center for Prenatal Pediatrics, where patients with pregnancies complicated by fetal malformations, genetic syndromes, or multiple gestations receive comprehensive, multidisciplinary care in a state-of-the-art facility.As former Director of CUIMC's Ob/Gyn Ultrasound program, she has assembled an outstanding group of sonographers and physicians to provide the best available sonographic imaging to women with high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Simpson's specialized training in fetal echocardiography complements her expertise in prenatal diagnosis. She performs invasive fetal procedures such as chorionic villus sampling, amniocentesis, fetal blood sampling, and others required in complex cases, including, fetoscopy and laser photocoagulation for twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Dr. Simpson has served on the board of directors for the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine, and was a recipient of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award in 2010. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Omphalocele, Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Myelomeningocele, and Endoscopy. Dr. Simpson is board certified in Obstetrics And Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, Floor 2, Suite 215, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Vincent Duron, MD is Co-Director of Fetal Therapy, Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Director of Pediatric Trauma and Surgical Critical Care. He practices the full spectrum of pediatric general surgery. He is an expert in minimally invasive surgery, specializing in surgery for congenital anomalies, biliary atresia, lung anomalies, and pectus excavatum. He performs fetal surgery for various conditions, including fetoscopic repair of myelomeningocele/spina bifida and fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) for congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Dr. Duron is a well-funded surgeon-scientist. His research focuses on fluid optimization for critically ill children and fetal and neonatal diagnostics and surgery. He has received multiple research and teaching awards and is a frequently invited speaker, author, and reviewer. He is dedicated to global health and regularly returns to Iquitos, Peru, to train local surgeons in pediatric surgery. Dr. Duron is rated as an Advanced 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Duron is board certified in Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Duron is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele

    Montefiore At 3316 Rochambeau Avenue

    3316 Rochambeau Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mandana Behbahani, MD, is an attending physician and Assistant Professor, Neurological Surgery at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Behbahani specializes in pediatric neurological surgery with a focus on pediatric neuro-oncology, skull base, neuro-endoscopy, epilepsy, and vascular pathologies. Dr. Behbahani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brachial Plexopathy, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Central Pain Syndrome, Tissue Biopsy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele

    Department Of Neurosurgery

    3316 Rochambeau Ave, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Eskandar is a world-renowned neurosurgeon and a prominent neurosurgical leader. He is an expert in the management of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), brain tumors, epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia and Parkinson Disease. Dr. Eskandar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Seizures, Epilepsy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Eskandar is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele

    The Department Of Rehabilitation Medicine

    150 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Rehabilitation Medicine, Electrodiagnosis, Rheumatology. Dr. Saad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Paraplegia, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Physiatry

    The Department Of Rehabilitation Medicine

    150 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yuxi Chen is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 2, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Syringomyelia, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Obstetrics and Gynecology | Neonatology
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Obstetrics and Gynecology | Neonatology

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Breslin is a member of the team of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) clinicians who provide invasive and non-invasive procedures for fetal diagnosis and therapy including amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, fetal blood sampling, in-utero transfusions and other invasive clinical procedures. Dr. Breslin's clinical and research interests include prenatal diagnosis, evaluation of fetal malformations and management of complicated multiple pregnancies. Dr. Breslin completed medical school at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, following which she underwent specialty training in OBGYN at the Rotunda Maternity Hospital prior to moving to NYC. Dr. Breslin completed residency and subspecialty fellowship training in MFM at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Breslin has presented at national conferences and published several peer-reviewed research manuscripts and book chapters related to fetal procedures, clinical obstetrics and fetal diagnosis. Dr. Breslin is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Dr. Breslin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Omphalocele, Retroversion of the Uterus, Premature Infant, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Breslin is board certified in OBGYN - Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Dr. Breslin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Myelomeningocele
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Distinguished in Myelomeningocele
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens - Maternal Fetal Medicine

    5645 Main St Ste 3, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Skupski is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Skupski is rated as a Distinguished 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 Myelomeningocele, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Gestational Diabetes, Preeclampsia, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Internal Medicine

    665 Pelham Parkway North, #301

    665 Pelham Parkway North, #301, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Shear is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Shear is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Asthma in Children, Asthma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Miller is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Omphalocele, Polyhydramnios, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Feldstein has been the director of the Division of Pediatric Neurological Surgery since his arrival in 1994. Among his interests and expertise is a national reputation in the management of Chiari Malformations and spinal dysraphism. He has an active practice in such subspecialty areas as brain and spinal cord tumors, craniofacial abnormalities, vascular malformations such as Moyamoya, AVMs and cavernous malformations. In an effort to decrease operative time and morbidity as well as hospital stay he has begun to utilize endoscopic assistance to perform common procedures through smaller incisions. This is currently seen in the management of craniosynostosis, chiari malformations and in certain forms of hydrocephalus. Dr. Feldstein’s practice is based at the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York.His special interests include spinal dysraphism/tethered spinal cord, craniofacial surgery, brain tumors, chiari malformations, syringomyelia, vascular (Moyamoya, Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformations). Dr. Feldstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Myelomeningocele, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Feldstein is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Feldstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    161 Fort Washington Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Friedman is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, Hysterectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Uma Reddy is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gestational Diabetes, Placental Insufficiency, Newborn Transient Tachypnea, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, and Hysterectomy.

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele

    NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital

    5141 Broadway, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Mandigo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Mandigo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemangioblastoma, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Mandigo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Urology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Urology | Pediatrics

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Belinda Li is an Assistant Professor at Columbia University Medical Center in New York, NY. She is a fellowship-trained and board-certified Pediatric Urologist. She graduated with a dual Bachelor’s in Biology and Anthropology from Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her medical education at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY and her residency at Loyola University Chicago. She then went on to her Fellowship training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.She practices in all areas of Pediatric Urology ranging from minor to complex reconstruction including undescended testicles, hypospadias, hydronephrosis, and vesicoureteral reflux and has published numerous articles in these areas. She has special research interests in neurogenic bladder, urinary tract reconstruction, and social determinants of health and delivery and access to quality care. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Uropathy, Undescended Testicle, Bladder Outlet Obstruction, Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Physiatry | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Physiatry | Pediatrics

    CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion

    180 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hana Azizi, MD, is an assistant professor in rehabilitation medicine at Columbia University Medical Center's Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine.Dr. Hana Azizi graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Montefiore Medical Center.She then pursued a fellowship training in Pediatric Rehabilitation at Rusk Rehabilitation Institute/New York University Langone Health. She works with children and their families using an interdisciplinary approach to address the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of congenital and childhood-onset physical impairments.Physical Medicine and Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine.Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship, NYU Langone Rusk Rehab. Dr. Azizi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Spasticity. Dr. Azizi is board certified in Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Azizi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Taemin Oh is the Co-Director of Complex Pediatric Spinal Neurosurgery and the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgical Scoliosis. His primary focus is guiding young patients through their surgical journey and advocating for their care.As a pediatric neurosurgeon, he has an active practice offering contemporary treatments for common neurosurgical conditions such as hydrocephalus, brain cysts/tumors, aneurysms/arteriovenous malformations, and craniosynostosis. In addition, he has specialized expertise on managing pediatric spinal pathologies, including pediatric scoliosis and spinal deformity, spina bifida, tethered cord, cerebral palsy, spasticity, Chiari malformation, and cervical deformity. He is well-versed in both traditional open surgery and minimally invasive, fusionless surgeries, including vertebral body tethering.After graduating with honors from Yale University, Dr. Oh earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of California, San Francisco.He is one of the few pediatric neurosurgeons in the country, and the sole one in New York City, who has dual training in pediatric neurosurgery and pediatric spine surgery, completing two highly regarded fellowships at the University of Utah and Shriner's Hospital for Philadelphia. This comprehensive training has equipped him to address pediatric patients' unique challenges. Reflecting on his expertise in pediatric spine surgery, he has a dual appointment with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia.Dr. Oh is actively involved in research on motion-preserving alternatives to spinal fusion, such as vertebral body tethering, minimally invasive pediatric spine surgery, and spinal column shortening to relieve tension on the spinal cord in patients with tethered cord syndrome. With more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and an H-index of 32, his research is widely recognized and frequently cited in the field. His work has helped shape the direction of pediatric scoliosis care, vertebral body tethering, and other innovative surgical approaches. By combining his research with his surgical expertise, Dr. Oh is expanding access to fusionless alternatives that improve recovery and preserve mobility for children across New York and beyond. His goal is simple: to make surgery safer, recovery faster, and outcomes better for every patient he treats. Dr. Oh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Hypothalamic Tumor, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatric Surgery

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Enrico Danzer is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Danzer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Omphalocele, and Endoscopy. Dr. Danzer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatrics | Physiatry
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatrics | Physiatry

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation At Manhasset

    1554 Northern Boulevard, 4th Floor, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradford Landry is a Physiatrist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Landry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Myotonia Congenita, and Spasticity. Dr. Landry is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Bronx, NY?

    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 Bronx, NY?

    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 Bronx, NY?

    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 Bronx, NY?

    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 Bronx, NY?

    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 Bronx, NY?

    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 Bronx, NY?

    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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