The 20 Best Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Adult Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) And Schwannomatosis Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Line Jacques is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Jacques is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Schwannoma, Neurofibromatosis, Chiari Malformation Type 2, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Jacques is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Jacques is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    Radiology At Parnassus – Main Hospital

    505 Parnassus Ave., Third Floor, Room M-372, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Kambiz Nael is a neuroradiologist, a specialist in imaging techniques for diagnosing problems in the head, spine and neck. He cares for patients who need evaluations for strokes, brain aneurysms and other conditions involving the nervous system. Nael's research focuses on using quantitative neuroimaging (computational techniques that can enhance traditional scanning methods for the nervous system) to more precisely diagnose cerebrovascular diseases (conditions that impair blood flow in the brain), such as stroke. Nael earned his medical degree at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran. He completed a residency in diagnostic radiology and a fellowship in neuroradiology at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Nael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Thrombectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Nael is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology and American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Nael is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neuroradiology

    UCSF Precision Spine And Peripheral Nerve Center

    185 Berry St # 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Chin is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Sciatica, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Lordosis.

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    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neuroradiology

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinil Shah is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangiomatosis, Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy, Tongue Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Cochlear Implant Center

    2380 Sutter St., First Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Charles Limb is a specialist in ear disorders (otology), including neurological ear disorders (neurotology), as well as skull base surgery. He focuses particularly on treating hearing loss and auditory conditions. His expertise includes all surgeries of the temporal bone. Chief of the UCSF Division of Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery, he is also director of the UCSF Douglas Grant Cochlear Implant Center. In his research, Limb has investigated the neural basis of musical creativity and has studied music perception in deaf individuals with cochlear implants. Limb received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from Yale School of Medicine. He completed a residency and fellowship in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Center for Hearing and Balance, and a second postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. Limb is the UCSF Francis A. Sooy Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Previously, he was associate professor of otolaryngology – head and neck surgery and a faculty member at the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Limb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hearing Loss, Meniere Disease, Infant Hearing Loss, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Limb is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Neurotology and American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Limb is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurosurgery | Neurology

    Brain Tumor Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jennie Taylor specializes in caring for adults with primary brain tumors, or tumors that start in the brain. As a member of the UCSF Brain Tumor Research Center, she is involved in developing new treatment strategies, innovative imaging techniques and comprehensive tumor analyses, with the goal of improving outcomes for patients with brain tumors. Taylor's research interests include analyzing molecular and imaging markers of resistance to current standard treatments for brain tumors. She also focuses on improving quality of life for patients with primary brain tumors as well as for their caregivers. Taylor earned her medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. She completed an internship in medicine and a residency in neurology at the University of Virginia. She completed a fellowship in neuro-oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute while earning a master's degree in public health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Taylor is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, Society for Neuro-Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioblastoma. Dr. Taylor is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)

    Adult Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) And Schwannomatosis Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos is director of the Skull Base Tumor Program and vice chair of neurological surgery at UCSF. Before joining UCSF, he served as director of skull base surgery at the University of Cincinnati for 10 years. Theodosopoulos cares primarily for patients with skull base lesions, particularly malignancies and acoustic neuromas – noncancerous tumors that grow on nerves near the ear. His expertise includes endoscopic treatment of pituitary adenomas and chordomas as well as minimally invasive approaches to the skull base. Theodosopoulos has been a pioneer in the development of new surgical approaches to the skull base. He served as co-principal investigator for the largest prospective multicenter trial of surgical treatment for acoustic neuromas, and he currently serves on the Acoustic Neuroma Association's medical advisory board. He also has extensive expertise in research on patient outcomes. As a resident at UCSF, he completed the full curriculum for outcomes research and clinical epidemiology, and he continues to be involved in outcomes research at both the local and national levels. Theodosopoulos earned his undergraduate degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and completed medical school at Stanford University. He completed his neurosurgical training at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Theodosopoulos has been on the faculty for more than 50 national and international surgical courses. He serves on the education committee for the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He serves as residency program director for neurological surgery at UCSF. Dr. Theodosopoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Theodosopoulos is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Theodosopoulos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)

    Brain Tumor Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nancy Bush is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Bush is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Astrocytoma. Dr. Bush is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Bush is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgery At San Francisco Parnassus

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ramin Morshed is a neurosurgeon who cares for patients with brain tumors, including tumors of the skull base. He is experienced in treating a wide range of neurological conditions, including meningiomas, vestibular schwannomas, pituitary adenomas, chordomas, chondrosarcomas, brain metastases, glioblastomas, astrocytomas and oligodendrogliomas. He also cares for patients with vascular compression syndromes (caused by abnormal pressure on nerves from blood vessels), including trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm. His surgical expertise includes endoscopic treatment of abnormalities at the skull base; other minimally invasive cranial approaches; and brain mapping, a technique used in brain tumor removal that minimizes harm to nearby critical brain functions. Morshed directs skull base translational research within the UCSF Department of Neurological Surgery. The goal of his investigatory work is to improve outcomes for patients with a variety of brain tumors. He is particularly interested in using genetic information to predict outcomes for those with meningiomas, brain metastases, vestibular schwannomas and gliomas. Morshed earned his medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed a residency in neurosurgery at UCSF and a fellowship in skull base oncology at the Mayo Clinic. Morshed is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Morshed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Rhizotomy, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Morshed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Otolaryngology

    Gender Affirming Health Program

    1725 Montgomery St., Suite 250, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. VyVy Young is an otolaryngologist who cares for patients with disorders affecting voice, breathing, coughing or swallowing. Her many interests include the aging voice, vocal cord growths (both cancerous and noncancerous), vocal cord surgery, vocal cord paralysis, spasmodic dysphonia (spasming of voice-related muscles), airway stenosis (narrowing), vocal cord dysfunction and swallowing difficulties, including those that can arise after surgery. Young's research focuses on age-related voice changes, transgender voice concerns and advancing treatment of vocal cord paralysis. Young earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where she also completed a residency in otolaryngology. She then completed a fellowship in laryngology and caring for the professional voice at the University of Pittsburgh Voice Center. A member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Young chairs its voice committee, is chair-elect of the women in otolaryngology communications committee, and serves on several other of the academy's committees, including the patient safety and quality improvement committee. She is a member of the Society of University Otolaryngologists, serving on its gender disparity committee and as a representative to its board of governors. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, American Laryngological Association and American Broncho-Esophagological Association. Young also has a passion for medical education. She serves as associate director for UCSF's residency program in otolaryngology, training future ear, nose, and throat surgeons. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Laryngocele, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Perichondritis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Young is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)

    Brain Tumor Center

    400 Parnassus Ave # 8, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ezequiel Goldschmidt is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Goldschmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)

    General Neurology Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave # 8, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Liza Ashbrook is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ashbrook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Restless Legs Syndrome, Headache, REM Behavior Disorder, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Otolaryngology

    Salivary Gland Surgery Center At Mount Zion

    2380 Sutter St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yew Cheng is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ear Tag, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, and Cholesteatoma.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurosurgery

    University Of California Sfgh Medical Group

    1001 Potrero Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajiv Saigal is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Saigal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Pediatric Neurology

    Brain Tumor Clinic

    1825 4th St # 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alyssa Reddy is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Glioma.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurosurgery

    Brain Tumor Clinic

    1825 4th St # 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kurtis Auguste is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Auguste is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Craniectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Otolaryngology

    Adult Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) And Schwannomatosis Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave Fl 8, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Sharon is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Sharon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Meniere Disease, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Cholesteatoma, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)

    Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway, Lower Level, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Sonne is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Sonne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Knobloch Syndrome, and Pleurisy. Dr. Sonne is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2648 International Blvd Ste 402, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Floyd Huen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Huen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) and Splinter Hemorrhages.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Family Medicine

    Office

    13601 San Pablo Ave, 
    San Pablo, CA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Pehling is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Pablo, California. Dr. Pehling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)?

    Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is a disorder in which tumors form on the nerves of the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system). It may be passed down (inherited) in families.

    Although it has a similar name to neurofibromatosis type 1, it is a different and separate condition.

    When should I see a Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctor near San Francisco, 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctor near San Francisco, 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctors near San Francisco, 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctors near San Francisco, 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctor near San Francisco, 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) 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 2 (NF2) doctor near San Francisco, 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) 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 2 (NF2) 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 2 (NF2) doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) 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 2 (NF2) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) 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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