The 20 Best Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) Doctors Near Me in Englewood, NJ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 493 doctor with experience in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) near Englewood, NJ. Of these, 373 are Experienced, 91 are Advanced and 29 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building

    177 Ft. Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Ernst Garçon is board certified in diagnostic radiology with subspecialty training in neuroradiology. He is an associate professor of radiology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and an attending radiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, he is the associate chair of community outreach for the Department of Radiology. He also teaches and supervises radiology residents and medical students.Dr. Garçon has extensive experience in all aspects of neuroimaging and a clinical focus on non-vascular neurointerventional procedures and neurodegenerative imaging. He is a member of the Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology, American Society of Neuroradiology, and the American Society of Spine Radiology.Dr. Garçon's extensive global health work has led to significant improvements for diagnostic imaging in Haiti. In partnership with several global health foundations and organizations, he helped to develop Haiti's first radiology residency program and helped launch the first radiologic technologist program in the country. He has also organized and provided on-site radiology education for physicians and residents at the State University of Haiti Hospital in Port au Prince and has hosted several externships for Haitian residents at Columbia.Dr. Garçon is a co-chair of the Department of Radiology's Diversity Committee, promoting the recruitment and development of minority faculty. His work is focused on inspiring young students with disenfranchised backgrounds who are interested in medicine and wish to pursue a career in radiology. Dr. Garcon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Stroke, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Radiation Induced Meningioma. Dr. Garcon is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology. Dr. Garcon is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Distinguished in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)

    New Jersey Brain And Spine

    20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 907, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Kaptain is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Kaptain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Kaptain is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Distinguished in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Distinguished in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew B. Lassman, MD, FAAN, FASCO, is a Professor of Neurology and Associate Dean of Clinical Research Compliance at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Lassman also serves as Chief of the Division of Neuro-Oncology and Vice Chair for Clinical Research in the Department of Neurology, and as Associate Director for Clinical Trials at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. As a clinician-scientist, Dr. Lassman focuses both his research and clinical efforts on improving the understanding and treatment of brain tumors.Dr. Lassman has particular expertise in translational clinical trials for brain tumors, with molecular correlative analyses to understand the reasons for treatment success or failure, and to refine treatment paradigms. Dr. Lassman has led retrospective studies, single institution prospective clinical trials, and multicenter prospective trials conducted nationally through the National Cancer Institute sponsored National Clinical Trials Network. His contributions to the field of Neuro-Oncology have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Preuss Award in Neuro-Oncology from the American Academy of Neurology, the Boyer Clinical Research Award from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and the Gary Lichtenstein Humanitarian Award from Voices Against Brain Cancer.Dr. Lassman earned his BS and MS degrees in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, as part of a combined four-year program at Yale University. He attained his MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed Neurology residency at the Neurological Institute of New York, at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Lassman completed his fellowship in Neuro-Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where he joined the faculty and served as fellowship director, until his return to NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Lassman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri. Dr. Lassman is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Lassman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building

    177 Ft. Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander G. Khandji, MD, FACR, is professor of radiology in neurological surgery and neurology, vice-chair for clinical affairs in the department, and associate director of the radiology service at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He was chief resident during his residency here and later completed training in neuroradiology at the Neurological Institute. His special interests include MRI, diagnostic neuroangiography and percutaneous diagnostic and interventional spinal procedures. He is especially interested in developing noninvasive techniques to evaluate vascular lesions of the brain and the spinal cord using MR arterial spin labelling. He also involved with the neuroendocrine unit here at Columbia to evaluate paients with endocrine disorders using MRI as well as venous petrosal sinus sampling. Dr. Khandji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Arachnoiditis, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly. Dr. Khandji is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology. Dr. Khandji is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Radiation Oncology

    CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital And Vanderbilt Clinic

    622 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tony J. C. Wang, M.D., is the Co-Director of the Center for Radiosurgery, Chair of the Quality and Patient Safety Committee in Radiation Oncology at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and Professor of Radiation Oncology (in Neurological Surgery) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He is recognized internationally for his extensive expertise in malignant and benign brain tumors. His research interests are in Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery and brain tumors resulting in over 100 peer-reviewed publications. He has given over 50 invited lectures and visiting professorships nationally and internationally.He serves on several national and international working groups developing guidelines for brain tumor management and stereotactic radiosurgery. He is an editor for 2 radiation oncology textbooks and a writer for over 15 book chapters. He serves as an Editor of Translational Cancer Research, Assistant Editor on the Radiosurgery & Radiation Oncology Section of Neurosurgery, the official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and as a reviewer for JAMA Oncology, Journal of Clinical Oncology, and International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, and Physics as well as many others.Dr. Wang received his B.A. and M.D. degrees from University of Missouri Kansas City Medical School, during which time he was also a Clinical Research Training Program Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland. He received internship training at Flushing Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Wang received his radiation oncology training at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia campus), where he was Chief Resident from 2011-2012.As a member of the Brain Tumor Center and Pituitary Tumor Center at Columbia, Dr. Wang is part of a multidisciplinary team that brings expertise from multiple specialties, including neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, neuroradiology, and neuro-endocrinology. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Wang is board certified in Radiation Oncology. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neurosurgery

    Weill Cornell Medicine Brain & Spine Center At Upper East Side Campus

    525 E 68th St, Starr Pavilion, Room 651, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Stieg is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Stieg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Nerve Decompression, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Stieg is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neurosurgery

    Metropolitan Neurosurgery Associates

    309 Engle Street, 
    Englewood, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Yao is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Yao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Septoplasty, and Microdiscectomy.

    Advanced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Radiation Oncology

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Ingenito is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Ingenito is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes. Dr. Ingenito is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neurology | Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neurology | Hematology | Oncology

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deric Park is a Neurologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gliosarcoma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Glioma. Dr. Park is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Advanced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)

    Hackensack Radiology Group, PA

    30 Prospect Avenue, Department Of Radiology, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vadim Spektor is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Spektor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Headache, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). Dr. Spektor is board certified in American Board Of Radiology and American Board Of Radiology.

    Distinguished in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Distinguished in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fabio Iwamoto is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Iwamoto is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Iwamoto is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neurology

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Pan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Pan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Oligodendroglioma. Dr. Pan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neurosurgery

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Bruce is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bruce is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Bruce is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Experienced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul F. Kent finished his undergraduate studies at the St. Lawrence University, followed by a combined MD/Ph.D. program at SUNY Upstate Medical University, with a doctorate in physiology. He was a resident and chief resident in Neurology, and completed his fellowship in Epilepsy/EEG at the SUNY Upstate Medical University. As an associate professor of neurology at SUNY Upstate Medical University, he was the Director of Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring. Since 2015, he has been an attending neurologist at the Columbia Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring Program. His research interests include developing optical imaging techniques for the Operating Room to image cortical function and epileptic activity. Dr. Kent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Kent is board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Epilepsy. Dr. Kent is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Experienced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)

    Montefiore At 60 East 208th Street

    60 East 208th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ridhi Gupta is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemochromatosis, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Richter Syndrome, and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).

    Distinguished in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neuroradiology

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sasan Karimi is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Karimi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Meningioma, Gastric Lymphoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Vertebroplasty.

    Distinguished in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neuroradiology

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vesselin Miloushev is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Miloushev is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Caffey Disease, Lacrimal Gland Tumor, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neuroradiology

    Englewood Hospital And Medical Center

    350 Engle St, 
    Englewood, NJ 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Chen is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Englewood, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Headache.

    Experienced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neuroradiology

    Englewood Hospital And Medical Center

    350 Engle St, 
    Englewood, NJ 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ajay Nemade is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Englewood, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Nemade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Headache.

    Experienced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
    Neuroradiology

    Englewood Hospital And Medical Center

    350 Engle St, 
    Englewood, NJ 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Herman is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Herman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Herniated Disk, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.

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    When should I see a Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) doctor near Englewood, NJ?

    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 Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) doctor near Englewood, NJ?

    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 Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) doctors near Englewood, NJ?

    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 Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) doctors near Englewood, NJ?

    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 Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) doctor near Englewood, NJ?

    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 Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) 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 Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) doctor near Englewood, NJ?

    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 Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) 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 Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) 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 Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) doctors near Englewood, NJ?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) 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 Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) 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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