The 20 Best Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Doctors Near Me in Saint Petersburg, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) near Saint Petersburg, FL. Of these, 5 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Ophthalmology

    St Petersburg Outpatient Care Center - Hess Pediatric Ophthalmology

    601 5th Street South, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Hess specializes in pediatric ophthalmology in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Department of Pediatric Medicine. He served as chief of the medical staff from 2017-2019. He joined the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital medical staff in 2004. Dr. Hess earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. He trained as an ophthalmology resident at Medical College of Virginia and completed a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at Duke University Eye Center. Dr. Hess is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, and Amblyopia. Dr. Hess is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Avenue South, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Alexander is a diagnostic radiologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. She sees patients on the hospital’s St. Petersburg, Florida, campus. She joined the medical staff in 2025. She was previously a radiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Alexander earned her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita. She completed a diagnostic radiology residency at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. She then completed a diagnostic pediatric radiology fellowship followed by a pediatric musculoskeletal radiology fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Knock Knees, and Caffey Disease. Dr. Alexander is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology

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

    601 5th Street South, Suite 560, Suite 560, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Geller specializes in pediatric neurology for the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Institute for Brain Protection Sciences. He sees patients at the main campus in St. Petersburg and at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Outpatient Care, North Port. He joined the hospital staff in 2018. Dr. Geller previously was a pediatric neurologist and child neurology residency program director at Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. He retired as a captain from the U.S. Navy Medical Corps. His clinical and research interests include neurofibromatosis, neuro-oncology and pain management. Dr. Geller earned his medical degree from St. Louis University Medical School. He trained in pediatrics and served as chief resident at Naval Hospital in Oakland, California. He then completed a pediatric neurology residency and served as chief neurology resident at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He also completed a six-week externship at Queen Square Neurologic Institute in London, England. Dr. Geller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Dr. Geller is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Pediatrics.

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    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatrics | Palliative Medicine | Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatrics | Palliative Medicine | Pediatric Hematology Oncology

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

    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Stapleton is the division chief of oncology and director of pediatric neuro-oncology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Dr. Stapleton joined the hospital in 2007. She has formal training in pediatric neuro-oncology. She received the Armstrong Award for Quality and Patient Safety for Johns Hopkins All Children's in the 2024 Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards. Dr. Stapleton is on the Pediatric Palliative Care Team at Johns Hopkins All Children’s, and she specializes in symptom control and end of life care. She has been awarded numerous grants for phase I studies for patients with brain and spinal cord tumors as well as clinical research in pediatric palliative care. Dr. Stapleton’s research experience includes investigator-initiated and multi-center research projects. Dr. Stapleton is an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of South Florida and an assistant professor in the department of pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Stapleton completed her medical training at St. Louis University School of Medicine, residency training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and fellowship training at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Stapleton also served 13 years in the United States Air Force. Dr. Stapleton is a member of the American Board of Pediatrics, the Children’s Oncology Group, the Society of Neuro-Oncology, American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, and America Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Stapleton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Medulloblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Glioma, Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Stapleton is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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

    601 5th Street South, Suite 520, Suite 520, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Crenshaw is the medical director for the Clinical Genetics Program at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and also serves as an assistant professor with Johns Hopkins Medicine. Her research interests include congenital heart defects, chromosome abnormalities and Turner Syndrome. She has additional expertise in the genetics of congenital heart disease and connective tissue disorders. After graduating from Cornell University as a Cornell National Scholar and Hughes Research Scholar, Dr. Crenshaw received her medical degree from the State University of New York Health Sciences Center at Syracuse. She completed a pediatrics residency at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children in Falls Church, VA (a teaching affiliate of the University of Virginia), followed by a three-year medical genetics training program at Johns Hopkins University’s McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Crenshaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Turner Syndrome, Intersex, Mosaicism, and Cleft Lip and Palate. Dr. Crenshaw is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics and American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Pediatric Radiology
    Pediatric Radiology

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Schallert specializes in pediatric radiology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. She joined the medical staff in 2022 and sees patients on our main campus in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Schallert?earned her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. She completed an internship at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. She then completed a residency in diagnostic radiology from the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, followed by a pediatric radiology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Dr. Schallert is conversational in Spanish. Dr. Schallert is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her clinical expertise encompasses SVC Obstruction, Kienbock's Disease, Collins Pope Syndrome, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Dr. Schallert is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology

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

    601 5th Street South, Suite 320, Suite 320, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Dean is a hematologist-oncologist in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute. She joined the hospital staff in 2021. She was previously an attending physician with Pediatric Specialists of Virginia in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and with Children’s National Hospital. Dr. Dean was the director of the Long-Term Follow-Up program at Pediatric Specialists of Virginia and Children’s National Hospital and director of the neuro-oncology program at Pediatric Specialists of Virginia. She was also a senior physician on the leukemia and lymphoma team. She was an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Science. Dr. Dean has published peer-reviewed articles, authored book chapters and lectured both nationally and internationally. Her clinical and research interests include the impact of physical activity on overall function, cardiac function and quality of life in leukemia and lymphoma patients. Dr. Dean earned her medical degree from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She completed an internship and residency in pediatrics and a fellowship in pediatric hematology-oncology at St. Louis Children’s Hospital/Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Dean is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Dr. Dean is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Avenue South, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Cruz Flores is a pediatric oncologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. She joined the hospital staff in 2020. She earned her medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. She completed an internship and residency in pediatrics at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, where she also served as chief resident. She completed a fellowship in pediatric hematology-oncology at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center/Children’s Hospital New Orleans, followed by a fellowship in pediatric neuro-oncology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. Dr. Flores is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her clinical expertise encompasses Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Dr. Flores is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Pediatric Radiology
    Pediatric Radiology

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Quintana is a radiologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He joined hospital staff in 2010. Dr. Quintana earned his medical degree at the University of South Florida. He trained in general pediatrics at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami and completed a diagnostic radiology residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Quintana completed a pediatric radiology fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Quintana is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Dr. Quintana is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Pediatric Radiology
    Pediatric Radiology

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Ave S, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristi Bogan is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Bogan is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Bronchogenic Cyst, Nasal Flaring, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Avenue South, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Manning is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Manning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Disease, Urachal Cyst, Neurofibromatosis, and Peritonitis. Dr. Manning is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Pediatric Radiology
    Pediatric Radiology

    Pediatric Physician Services - Radiology

    St Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Esperanza Pacheco is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Pacheco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Dr. Pacheco is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Physician Assistant
    Physician Assistant

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

    601 5th Street South, Suite 320, Suite 320, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Claudia Lukas is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Ms. Lukas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Ms. Lukas is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants.

    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    7901 Fourth St. N., Suite 4531, 
    St. Petersburg, FL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Keup is a Radiologist and a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Keup is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His clinical expertise encompasses Corpus Callosum Agenesis, Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, and Gas Bloat Syndrome. Dr. Keup is board certified in American Board Of Radiology (Pediatric) , American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Anesthesiology
    Anesthesiology

    West Florida Pain MGMT. PA

    603 7th St S Ste 320, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Samlaska is an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Samlaska is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Pudendal Neuralgia, Wallerian Degeneration, and Giant Axonal Neuropathy.

    5200 Seminole Blvd, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Scannon is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Scannon is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)?

    Neurofibromatosis-1 (NF1) is an inherited disorder in which nerve tissue tumors (neurofibromas) form in the:

    • Upper and lower layers of the skin
    • Nerves from the brain (cranial nerves) and spinal cord (spinal root nerves)

    When should I see a Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor near Saint Petersburg, 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor near Saint Petersburg, 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctors near Saint Petersburg, 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctors near Saint Petersburg, 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor near Saint Petersburg, 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor near Saint Petersburg, 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctors near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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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