The 20 Best Porencephaly Doctors Near Me in Arkansas, US

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The 20 Best Porencephaly Doctors in Arkansas, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Porencephaly near Arkansas, US. Of these, 17 are Experienced.

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    Brett Ironside
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    CHI St. Vincent Neurology-LRDC

    10001 Lile Drive, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Professional Highlights: American Academy of Neurology Arkansas Neurological Society Arkansas Medical Society Pulaski County Medical Society Interests: Headaches Alzheimer’s Disease General Neurology. Dr. Ironside is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    North Arkansas Radiology

    1490 Byers St, 
    Batesville, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Wadley is a Radiologist in Batesville, Arkansas. Dr. Wadley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    North Arkansas Radiology

    1490 Byers St, 
    Batesville, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Mcclain is a Radiologist in Batesville, Arkansas. Dr. Mcclain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Bronchogenic Cyst, CAPOS Syndrome, and Small Bowel Resection.

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    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology

    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rudy Van Hemert Jr is a Neuroradiologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Van Hemert Jr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Stroke, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Arkansas Methodist Hospital

    Paragould, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Rodrigues is a Radiologist in Paragould, Arkansas. Dr. Rodrigues is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Breast Lump, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgery Arkansas PLLC

    9601 Baptist Health Dr Ste 750, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Burson is a Neurosurgery provider in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Burson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Family Medicine

    Stone County Family Care-White River Health

    105 Case Commons Dr, 
    Mountain View, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Bishop is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mountain View, Arkansas. Dr. Bishop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Pain, Chronic Cough, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Viktoras Palys is a Neurosurgery provider in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Palys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Washington Regional Medical System

    3336 N Futrall Dr, 
    Fayetteville, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Evans is a Neurosurgery provider in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Analiz Rodriguez is a Neurosurgery provider in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Rodriguez has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Turbinectomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    CHI St. Vincent Arkansas Neuroscience Institute

    6020 Warden Rd Ste 100, 
    Sherwood, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ali Krisht is a Neurosurgery provider in Sherwood, Arkansas. Dr. Krisht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Meningioma, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Krisht is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deanna Sasaki is a Neurosurgery provider in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Sasaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalocele, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Turbinectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Uams Sats Program

    4301 W Markham St, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karthika Veerapaneni is a Neurologist in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Veerapaneni has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, MELAS Syndrome, Memory Loss, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    CHI St. Vincent Arkansas Neuroscience Institute

    6020 Warden Rd Ste 100, 
    North Little Rock, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Shafizadeh is a Neurosurgery provider in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Shafizadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    CHI St. Vincent Arkansas Neuroscience Institute

    6020 Warden Rd Ste 100, 
    Sherwood, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Raja is a Neurosurgery provider in Sherwood, Arkansas. Dr. Raja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgery Arkansas PLLC

    9601 Baptist Health Dr Ste 750, 
    Little Rock, AR 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Reding is a Neurosurgery provider in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Reding has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Ascent Acquisitions Corp-CYPDC

    800 S Church St Ste 201, 
    Jonesboro, AR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alice Cherqui is a Neurosurgery provider in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Dr. Cherqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Porencephaly?

    Porencephaly is a rare condition that affects the central nervous system. People with Porencephaly develop fluid-filled cysts or cavities in the brain either before or shortly after birth. The severity of the condition and the associated signs and symptoms vary significantly based on the size, location, and number of cysts. Common features include developmental delay, reduced muscle tone (hypotonia), seizures, macrocephaly (unusually large head size), spastic hemiplegia, speech problems, delayed growth, and intellectual disability. Porencephaly is usually the result of damage from infection or stroke after birth. In these cases, the condition occurs sporadically in people with no family history of the condition. There is an inherited form of the condition called familial Porencephaly, which is caused by changes in the COL4A1 or COL4A2 genes and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.

    When should I see a Porencephaly doctor in Arkansas, 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 Porencephaly doctor in Arkansas, 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 Porencephaly doctors in Arkansas, 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 Porencephaly doctors in Arkansas, 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 Porencephaly doctor in Arkansas, 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 Porencephaly doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Porencephaly 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 Porencephaly doctor in Arkansas, 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 Porencephaly 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 Porencephaly 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 Porencephaly doctors in Arkansas, US?

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

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