The 20 Best Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Doctors Near Me in Connecticut, US

Find the Top Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) near Connecticut, US. Of these, 15 are Elite, 11 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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36 providers found
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
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    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    85 Retreat Ave, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexis Demopoulos is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Demopoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Oligodendroglioma.

    Referral may be required

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    1505 Post Rd E Ste 102, 
    Westport, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Patrignelli is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Westport, Connecticut. Dr. Patrignelli is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, and Giant Congenital Nevus. Dr. Patrignelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Internal Medicine

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fady Hannah-Shmouni is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Hannah-Shmouni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Creatine Deficiency, Erdheim-Chester Disease, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, Carney Complex, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Referral may be required

    Children's Eye Care Of Connecticut

    1086 Elm St, Ste 101a, 
    Rocky Hill, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Janine Collinge is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Dr. Collinge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Amblyopia, and Esotropia. Dr. Collinge is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Collinge is currently accepting new patients.

    Plastic Surgery
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northeast Medical Group

    5520 Park Ave, Ste 207, 
    Trumbull, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Agag is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dr. Agag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Vulvectomy, and Penectomy. Dr. Agag is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Agag is currently accepting new patients.

    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    CCMC - Neurology

    282 Washington St, Ste 2A, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Francis Dimario is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Dimario is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His clinical expertise encompasses Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Lyme Disease, and Sturge-Weber Syndrome. Dr. Dimario is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Child Neurology , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Child Neurology . Dr. Dimario is currently accepting new patients.

    Ophthalmology
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    The Eye Care Group

    1201 W Main St, Ste 100, 
    Waterbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yanina Kostina is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Kostina is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Horner Syndrome, Papilledema, Cataract, and Strabismus. Dr. Kostina is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kostina is currently accepting new patients.

    Referral may be required

    The Eye Care Group

    1201 W Main St, Ste 100, 
    Waterbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danielle Rudich is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Rudich is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Horner Syndrome, Papilledema, Strabismus, and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Rudich is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Rudich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Referral may be required

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joachim Baehring is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Baehring is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Referral may be required

    Yale University

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Szekely is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Szekely is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Neurofibromatosis, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Referral may be required

    Kalman L Watsky

    330 Orchard St Ste 103, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kalman Watsky is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Watsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Contact Dermatitis, Parapsoriasis, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacky Yeung is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Yeung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Brain Tumor, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    20 York St, Yale Children's Hospital, West Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maurice Mahoney is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Mahoney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His clinical expertise encompasses Wildervanck Syndrome, Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Turner Syndrome.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asher Marks is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Marks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Ganglioglioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Internal Medicine
    100 Grand St, 
    New Britain, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bianca Thakkar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Thakkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her clinical expertise encompasses Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, SVC Obstruction, Jaundice, and Diarrhea.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Connecticut Children's Medical Center

    282 Washington St, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Cantor is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Cantor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Ganglioglioma, and Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.

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

    Hebrew Home And Hospital Inc

    1 Abrahms Blvd, 
    West Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Uchenna Iloeje is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Iloeje is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis B, Schwannomatosis, Hepatitis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Referral may be required

    UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    263 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Becker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Becker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Gliosarcoma.

    Orthopedics
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Connecticut Children's Walk-In Orthopedics And Sports Medicine-Farmington

    399 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Smith is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Pediatric Radiology
    Pediatric Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Connecticut Children's

    282 Washington St, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sobia Mirza is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Mirza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d). Dr. Mirza is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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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