The 20 Best Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) Doctors in The United States

Dr. Jaishri Blakeley is the Marjorie Bloomberg Tiven Professor of Neurofibromatosis in Neurology, Oncology, and Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, director of the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Neurofibromatosis Center and director of the Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program (NTAP). She is an active clinician-scientist specializing in the care of people with NF1, NF2, LZTR1, SMARC1 schwannomatoses, and primary brain tumors. Her research expertise in the development of clinical trials for nervous system tumors and specifically, early clinical-translational studies including tumor pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic investigations, imaging biomarkers for rare nervous system tumors, and incorporation of patient-focused, functional endpoints into efficacy studies. She has been the national or international leader of 7 clinical trials focused on therapies for glioblastoma, NF1 and NF2. In 2012 she cofounded the NTAP to dramatically shift the landscape of NF1 via necessary, efficient, and expert discovery, translational and clinical research. NTAP focuses on therapeutics, fosters collaboration, facilitates open and timely sharing of results, and streamlines the research process to accelerate therapies for plexiform and cutaneous neurofibromas. Through NTAP, Dr. Blakeley has supported and collaborated with more than 80 laboratories and research teams across the globe enabling meaningful therapeutic development for NF1-associated neoplasms and supporting the development of an exceptional community of clinician scientists focused on NF1 via the Francis S. Collins Scholars Program in Neurofibromatosis Clinical and Translational Research. Her research and programmatic efforts are all in the service of improving outcomes for the patients with NF1, NF2, schwannomatosis, and primary brain cancer for whom she is honored to provide care. Dr. Blakeley is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Schwannomatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Laminectomy. Dr. Blakeley is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

. Dr. Redd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Meniere Disease.

Scott Plotkin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Plotkin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannomatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Neurofibromatosis, and Acoustic Neuroma.

Ashok Asthagiri is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Asthagiri is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome, Neurofibromatosis, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Justin Jordan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Schwannomatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), and Tissue Biopsy.

Christine Dinh is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Dinh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), and Neurofibromatosis.

Gregory Lekovic is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Lekovic is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Schwannoma, Nerve Decompression, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lekovic is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery.

Charles Yates is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Yates is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, and Jones Syndrome.

Phioanh Nghiemphu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nghiemphu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Brain Tumor.

James Tonsgard is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tonsgard is rated as an Elite 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 Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), and RASopathies.

Fred Telischi is an Otolaryngologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Telischi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Mastoidectomy.

John Slopis is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Slopis is rated as an Elite 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 Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), and Schwannomatosis.

D Bradley is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Bradley is rated as an Elite 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 Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

David Jung is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Jung is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Otosclerosis, and Mastoidectomy.

Aaron Plitt is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Plitt 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 Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Hydrocephalus, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Endoscopy. Dr. Plitt is board certified in  .

. Dr. Barnowsky 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 Gastric Lymphoma, Lung Nodules, Chronic Cough, and Pleurisy.

. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

David Straus is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Straus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Straus is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Allan Belzberg is a neurosurgeon specializing in surgery of the peripheral nervous system. As Director of Peripheral Nerve Surgery at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, he treats tumors including schwannoma, neurofibroma and nerve sheath tumor. Dr. Belzberg performs surgical repair of nerve damage caused by trauma as well as neurosurgery on carpal tunnel, peroneal nerve and other peripheral nerve conditions. Dr. Belzberg also directs the Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Clinic at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and co-directs the Neurosurgery Pain Research Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Belzberg currently sees patients at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center located in Baltimore on Wednesdays and the Green Spring Station location on Fridays. Dr. Belzberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannomatosis, Neurofibromatosis, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Rhizotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Belzberg is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

. Dr. Neal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema. Dr. Neal is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.