The 20 Best Neural Crest Tumor Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Neural Crest Tumor near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    500 Pasteur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Chang is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. He is also highly rated in 90 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neurology

    Office

    453 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Felix Chang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neuroradiology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Halverson is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Halverson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

    Are you looking for a specific type of Neural Crest Tumor?

    Common conditions include: Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2, Neuroblastoma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Schwannomatosis

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    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neuroradiology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruno Soares is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Soares is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pentalogy of Cantrell, Chiari Malformation, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Stroke.

    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Radiology
    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Radiology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Liu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome, and Aberrant Subclavian Artery.

    Advanced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neurosurgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yusuke Hori is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hori is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neural Crest Tumor, Brain Tumor, Bone Tumor, Rhizotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Radiation Oncology

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Hiniker is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hiniker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. She is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhabdomyosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Bone Tumor.

    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Moss is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Moss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, Spinal Fusion, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neurosurgery

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Lim is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Microvascular Decompression, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Pediatric Neurology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Beres is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Beres is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. She is also highly rated in 133 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Optic Glioma, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.

    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reena Thomas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Gliosarcoma, and Glioblastoma.

    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Recht is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Recht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neurology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Finley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Finley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, Hemiplegia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kate Therkelsen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Therkelsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm R211, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Mahaney is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Mahaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. She is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation, Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neurosurgery | Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neurosurgery | Hematology | Oncology

    Redwood City Medical Center

    905 Maple Street, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Peak is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Peak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioma. Dr. Peak is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Pediatrics

    Facial Reconstructive Surgical And Medical Center

    750 Welch Rd Ste 317, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sonia Partap is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Partap is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Medulloblastoma, Glioma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    Advanced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Pediatric Neurology

    Facial Reconstructive Surgical And Medical Center

    750 Welch Rd Ste 317, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Campen is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Campen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Medulloblastoma, and Optic Glioma.

    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Pediatrics

    Facial Reconstructive Surgical And Medical Center

    750 Welch Rd Ste 317, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Fisher is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Medulloblastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Neural Crest Tumor
    Neurosurgery

    Stanford Childrens Health

    730 Welch Rd Fl 2, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laura Prolo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Prolo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neural Crest Tumor. She is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Craniosynostosis, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Prolo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Neural Crest Tumor?

    Neural crest tumors are various tumors arising from neural crest cells which travel through the body. Neural crest tumors fall into four categories that are determined by their cell lineage: 1) sympathetic-adrenal tumors (pheochromocytoma, paraganglioma, and peripheral neuroblastic tumors (pNTS), including ganglioneuroblastoma and ganglioneuroma); Schwann cell tumors (benign nerve sheath tumors, neurofibroma, schwannoma, and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors; melanocytic tumors (melanoma); and multiple lineage tumor syndromes (MEN; parathyroid adenomas, endocrine tumors of the gastroenteropancreatic tract and pituitary adenomas, medullary thyroid cancer, and diffuse gastrointestinal ganglioneuromatosis.

    When should I see a Neural Crest Tumor doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Neural Crest Tumor doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Neural Crest Tumor doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Neural Crest Tumor doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Neural Crest Tumor doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Neural Crest Tumor doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Neural Crest Tumor 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 Neural Crest Tumor doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Neural Crest Tumor 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 Neural Crest Tumor 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 Neural Crest Tumor doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Neural Crest Tumor 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 Neural Crest Tumor doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Neural Crest Tumor 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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