The 20 Best Porencephaly Doctors Near Me in Newark, DE

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The 20 Best Porencephaly Doctors near Newark, DE

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Porencephaly near Newark, DE. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Pawan Rastogi
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Delaware Neurosurgical Group

    774 Christiana Road, Suite 202, 
    Newark, DE 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pawan Rastogi is a Neurosurgery provider in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Rastogi has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spondylolisthesis, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Michael G. Sugarman
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Delaware Neurosurgical Group

    774 Christiana Road, Suite 202, 
    Newark, DE 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Sugarman is a Neurosurgery provider in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Sugarman has been practicing medicine for over 49 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Syringobulbia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Franziska Herpich
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Christiana Care Health Services Inc

    4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd, 
    Newark, DE 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Franziska Herpich is a Neurologist in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Herpich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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    John M. Picard
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Christiana Care Health Services Inc

    4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd, 
    Newark, DE 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Picard is a Neurologist in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Picard has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Victoria Mawn
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Internal Medicine

    Primary Care Limestone

    4512 Kirkwood Highway, Suite 300, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Victoria Mawn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Mawn has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology

    Christiana Care Neurology Specialists

    200 Hygeia Dr Ste 1420, 
    Newark, DE 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mitra Assadi is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Assadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Kluver Bucy Syndrome, and Cluster Headache.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Christiana Care Neurology Specialists

    200 Hygeia Dr Ste 1420, 
    Newark, DE 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Etsegenet Tizazu is a Neurologist in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Tizazu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Nadiv Shapira M.D. LLC

    774 Christiana Rd Ste 202, 
    Newark, DE 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kennedy Yalamanchili is a Neurosurgery provider in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Yalamanchili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Laminectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Douglas B. Gersh MD. LLC

    774 Christiana Rd Ste 201, 
    Newark, DE 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Carunchio is a Neurologist in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Carunchio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Memory Loss, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Christianacare

    4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd, 
    Newark, DE 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Ruta is a Neurologist in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Ruta has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology

    Christianacare Union Hospital

    106 Bow St, 
    Elkton, MD 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Nussbaum is a Neuroradiologist in Elkton, Maryland. Dr. Nussbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Ascites.

    Anthony E. Munson
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Christiana Care Health Services Inc

    501 W 14th St Wilmington Hospital Gateway, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Munson is a Neurologist in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Munson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Dysarthria, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Jeffrey W. Campbell
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery

    Nemours DuPont Hospital For Children

    1600 Rockland Road, Department Of Critical Care, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Campbell is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Achondroplasia, Increased Head Circumference, Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia, Bone Graft, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology | Radiology

    Nemours DuPont Hospital For Children

    1600 Rockland Road, Billing Extracts, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Harty is a Pediatric Radiologist and a Radiologist in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Harty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Caffey Disease, X-Linked Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Tarda, Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Congenita, and Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology

    Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware

    1600 Rockland Rd, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Archana Malik is a Pediatric Radiologist in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Scoliosis, and Caffey Disease.

    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology

    Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware

    1600 Rockland Rd, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Schenker is a Pediatric Radiologist in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Schenker has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis-Pseudoglioma Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Advanced in Porencephaly

    Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware

    1600 Rockland Rd, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Wright is a Psychiatrist in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Wright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Bone Dysplasia Corpus Callosum Agenesis, Corpus Callosum Agenesis, Aicardi Syndrome, and Acrocallosal Syndrome.

    Jonathan Miller
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington

    1600 Rockland Rd, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, Scalded Skin Syndrome, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    St. Francis Hospital

    701 N Clayton St, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Strenger is a Neurosurgery provider in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Strenger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology

    Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware

    1600 Rockland Rd, 
    Wilmington, DE 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Saul is a Pediatric Radiologist in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Saul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Scoliosis, and Hypochondroplasia.

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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 near Newark, DE?

    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 near Newark, DE?

    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 near Newark, DE?

    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 near Newark, DE?

    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 near Newark, DE?

    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 near Newark, DE?

    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 near Newark, DE?

    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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