The 20 Best Pineocytoma Doctors Near Me in North Carolina, US

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The 20 Best Pineocytoma Doctors in North Carolina, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Pineocytoma near North Carolina, US. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Katherine B. Peters
    Advanced in Pineocytoma
    Advanced in Pineocytoma

    Duke Cancer Center

    20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a neurologist and cancer doctor who treats brain tumors and researches ways to improve quality of life for brain tumor patients. As a college student, I thought I was going to be a scientist, but fell in love with studying the brain and its inner workings. I enjoy being at Duke, because I work with some of the top clinicians and researchers in the field, and a generous and warm-hearted staff that helps patients and their loved ones through treatment. It is hard to pick one thing I enjoy about my job. I enjoy seeing patients and their loved ones, being at the cutting edge of research and teaching the next generation of doctors. I think it is the chance to do so many different things that makes my job special. Outside of work, I enjoy shopping at farmer’s markets, cooking and exercising. I also collect Swatch watches - I have over 400!. Dr. Peters is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Gliosarcoma, Glioblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Neuroepithelioma.

    John P. Kirkpatrick
    Advanced in Pineocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Pineocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Duke Cancer Center

    20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I'm a radiation oncologist, and I specialize in treating brain, base of skull and spine tumors, as well as tumors that arise in the body but go to the brain or the spine, as in certain cases of lung, breast and kidney cancer and melanoma. When I meet with a patient, it’s important for me to introduce them and their family to our team of doctors, therapists, nurses and treatment planners. The patient and their family will also become members of this team – truly the most important part - so we can work together to tailor care based on their wants and needs. At Duke, we’ve developed techniques to precisely and accurately treat small, complex lesions and tumors. We can minimize the amount of radiation that goes into normal tissues and at the same time maximize the amount of radiation where it is needed. Our team is geared to delivering every treatment to each patient exactly as planned, especially in complicated and difficult situations. As a patient or a physician, I think there’s no better place to be than Duke. I love my work, feel honored that my patients place their trust in our team and me and work hard to earn that trust. Dr. Kirkpatrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Stephen X. Skapek
    Advanced in Pineocytoma
    Advanced in Pineocytoma

    Duke Children's Health Center Hematology/Oncology Clinic

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    As a physician, I care for children who may have cancer or a type of blood disease. I work with them and their families from the initial evaluation to establish a diagnosis, all the way through developing and carrying out a treatment plan. As we work together, I prioritize listening to their concerns, understanding their values, and working as a team. I also value transparency and honesty as we share information along the pathway toward healing. I consider it a tremendous honor and privilege to work with children and their parents, and I strive to do everything I can to help. Dr. Skapek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Rhabdomyosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Pineoblastoma, and Pineocytoma.

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    Advanced in Pineocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Pineocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton & Advanced Radiation Center

    1310 E. Morehead St., 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Chan is a Radiation Oncologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Trigeminal Neuralgia, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Justin T. Low
    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Experienced in Pineocytoma

    Duke Cancer Center Brain Tumor Clinic

    20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a neurologist specializing in neuro-oncology. I care for adult patients with brain and spinal cord tumors. I also conduct scientific research in the lab, where we are working on improving our understand of brain tumors and how to better treat them. My hobbies include classical music, running, hiking, and photography. Dr. Low is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioblastoma.

    Annick Desjardins
    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Neurology | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Neurology | Neurosurgery

    Duke Cancer Center

    20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    My primary focus is patient care and clinical research. My clinical research focuses on providing innovative and aggressive therapies to adults with primary brain tumors. I always keep the patient's quality of life foremost in my practice. I completed my residency in adult neurology at the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec. I finished a two-year fellowship in neuro-oncology at The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke. Upon completion of my fellowship in 2005, I joined the Center as faculty. I am a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada. Dr. Desjardins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliosarcoma, Glioblastoma, and Neuroepithelioma.

    Gerald A. Grant
    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics

    Duke Cancer Center Brain Tumor Clinic

    20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a neurosurgeon and care for children and young adults. I focus on minimally invasive approaches to improve the quality of life of my patients. Your patient experience is very important to me, and I will strive to provide the best possible care for you and your family. I will always go the extra mile to try to improve your care. I care for conditions that affect the brain and spine, including tumors, epilepsy, Chiari malformations, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, vascular conditions such as AVMs and Moya Moya disease, and complex tethered cords. I learn so much from my patients and really look forward to getting to know all of them. I strive to bring the best collaborative team to the table to achieve the best possible outcome. I am delighted to provide the most innovative, holistic, and compassionate neurosurgical care at Duke Health. I am also a professor and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Medulloblastoma, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Experienced in Pineocytoma

    Mecklenburg Radiology Associates - Presbyterian

    200 Hawthorne Ln, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Altman is a Radiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Altman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Chiari Malformation.

    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Experienced in Pineocytoma

    University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

    143 W Franklin St, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mauricio Castillo is a Radiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Castillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Brain Herniation, Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, and Chiari Malformation Type 1.

    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Neuroradiology

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Kaya is a Neuroradiologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Kaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Chylous Ascites, Kimura Disease, and Mikulicz Disease.

    Advanced in Pineocytoma
    Neurology
    Advanced in Pineocytoma
    Neurology

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marta Penas is a Neurologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Penas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioma.

    Advanced in Pineocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Pineocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    UNC Hospitals Imaging And Spine Center

    1350 Raleigh Rd, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dominique Omar is a Neurosurgery provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Omar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Pineocytoma, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sujit Prabhu is a Neurosurgery provider in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Prabhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Friedman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Medulloblastoma, Brain Stem Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Experienced in Pineocytoma

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Kamiya is a Neurologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Kamiya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Mccutcheon is a Neurosurgery provider in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Mccutcheon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Experienced in Pineocytoma

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Weinberg is a Neurosurgery provider in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Weinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Sawaya is a Neurosurgery provider in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Sawaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Pineocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Lang is a Neurosurgery provider in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Lang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Pineocytoma?

    A Pineocytoma is a tumor of the pineal gland, a small organ in the brain that makes melatonin (a sleep-regulating hormone). Signs and symptoms of Pineocytomas include headaches, nausea, hydrocephalus, vision abnormalities, and Parinaud syndrome. Pineocytomas are usually slow-growing and rarely spread to other parts of the body.

    When should I see a Pineocytoma doctor in North Carolina, 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 Pineocytoma doctor in North Carolina, 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 Pineocytoma doctors in North Carolina, 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 Pineocytoma doctors in North Carolina, 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 Pineocytoma doctor in North Carolina, 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 Pineocytoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pineocytoma 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 Pineocytoma doctor in North Carolina, 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 Pineocytoma 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 Pineocytoma 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 Pineocytoma doctors in North Carolina, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pineocytoma 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 Pineocytoma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pineocytoma 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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