The 20 Best Porencephaly Doctors Near Me in Florida, US

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The 20 Best Porencephaly Doctors in Florida, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 154 doctor with experience in Porencephaly near Florida, US. Of these, 140 are Experienced and 14 are Advanced.

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    Avi Oppenheimer
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology

    Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital

    3100 Weston Road, 
    Weston, FL 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Avi Oppenheimer is a Neuroradiologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Oppenheimer has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Internal Medicine

    Brooksville Primary Care

    11451 Cortez Blvd, 
    Brooksville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Seema Nishat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brooksville, Florida. Dr. Nishat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Schizencephaly, Porencephaly, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Nishat is currently accepting new patients.

    Badih A. Adada
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Back And Spine Center

    10050 SW Innovation Way Ste 102, 
    Port Saint Lucie, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Badih Adada is a Neurosurgery provider in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Dr. Adada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Microvascular Decompression, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Adada is currently accepting new patients.

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    Kara Alexander
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Avenue South, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Alexander is a diagnostic radiologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. She sees patients on the hospital’s St. Petersburg, Florida, campus. She joined the medical staff in 2025. She was previously a radiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Alexander earned her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita. She completed a diagnostic radiology residency at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. She then completed a diagnostic pediatric radiology fellowship followed by a pediatric musculoskeletal radiology fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Knock Knees, and Caffey Disease.

    Shira Mcmahan
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Family Health Center, Stuart

    3801 South Kanner Highway, 
    Stuart, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shira Mcmahan is a Neurologist in Stuart, Florida. Dr. Mcmahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Memory Loss, and Essential Tremor.

    Mauricio Mandel
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Martin Memorial Medical Center

    10000 SW Innovation Way, 
    Port Saint Lucie, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mauricio Mandel is a Neurosurgery provider in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Dr. Mandel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Spinal Stenosis, and Pallister-Hall Syndrome. Dr. Mandel is currently accepting new patients.

    Adriana Rodriguez
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Adriana Rodriguez is a Neurologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Rodriguez has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Vertebral Artery Dissection, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Partial Seizure.

    Angel W. Hernandez
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    601 5th Street South, Suite 560, Suite 560, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hernandez is a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist, and chief of pediatric neurology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. He joined the hospital staff in 2024. He was previously division chief of neurosciences and epilepsy, as well as medical director of the Jack H. Miller Magnetoencephalography Center, at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was also a professor in the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Department of Pediatrics in Grand Rapids. Dr. Hernandez has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and given many talks nationally and internationally. Dr. Hernandez earned his medical degree at Ponce Health Sciences University in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He completed a pediatric residency at Western Michigan University School of Medicine in Kalamazoo, a child neurology residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, and a pediatric epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Videos Meet Angel Hernandez, M.D. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Seizures, Memory Loss, and Partial Seizure.

    Samer Riaz
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurology

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samer Riaz is a Neurologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Riaz has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Photosensitive Epilepsy, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Seizures.

    Alfonso Rivera
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    1611 NW 12th Ave, Box 016960 (M851), 
    Miami, FL 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Alfonso Rivera is a Neuroradiologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Rivera has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Myriam Allende
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Myriam Allende is a Neuroradiologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Allende has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, CAPOS Syndrome, Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, and Splenectomy.

    Chetan C. Shah
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology

    Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville

    807 Children's Way, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Experience:
    5+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati 

    Chetan Shah is a Pediatric Radiologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 5 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Subependymal Nodular Heterotopia, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Harry S. Abram
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Advanced in Porencephaly

    Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville

    807 Children's Way, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Medicine runs in my family. Both of my parents were physicians (and role models) and my wife is a pediatrician and hospitalist at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. As a Nemours pediatric neurologist, I treat kids with a variety of medical problems involving the nervous system and brain. I enjoy educating families and making life a little easier for them. I’ve always enjoyed working with kids. I was a camp counselor when I was in college and medical school, and later a doctor at a camp for special needs kids. I like watching children grow and develop. Taking care of children is fun and rewarding. I feel strongly about helping children with neurological problems live up to their full potential. My passion is to educate kids and their parents, reassuring them that we’ll do whatever it takes to help make life as normal as possible. The children who come to me are often facing a serious condition that’s scary for the entire family. So more than making a difference medically, I always try to be compassionate and understand where they’re coming from, their anxieties, and concerns. I try to put myself in their place. Dr. Abram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Absence Seizure, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Ju Tang
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neurology
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neurology

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

    6535 Nemours Parkway, 
    Orlando, FL 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Ju Tang is a Neurologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Tang has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Kenneth Baker
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology

    Nemours Children's Health, Downtown Orlando

    1717 S. Orange Ave., 
    Orlando, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Baker is a Pediatric Radiologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Baker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Nasal Flaring.

    Matthias M. Zinn
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Advanced in Porencephaly

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

    6535 Nemours Parkway, 
    Orlando, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German

    Matthias Zinn is a Neurologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Zinn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Zika Virus Disease, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, Microcephaly, and Seizures.

    Hamid Razavi
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, German
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamid Razavi is a Neurosurgery provider in Weston, Florida. Dr. Razavi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Tissue Biopsy, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Christopher A. Gegg
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Advanced in Porencephaly

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

    6535 Nemours Parkway, 
    Orlando, FL 
    Experience:
    3+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Christopher Gegg is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Nemours Children’s Hospital and Nemours Children's Specialty Care, Pensacola. He has extensive experience in epilepsy surgery and seizure management, complex tethered cords and peripheral nerve repair, and is certified in the practice of Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Dr. Gegg leads the Brachial Plexus Center at Nemours Children’s Hospital. In addition to Areas of Expertise listed, my medical interests include: Disc herniations Spasticity Peripheral nerve injury Complex tethered spinal cord. Dr. Gegg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Cortical Dysplasia, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, and Chiari Malformation.

    Robert M. Deflorio
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology

    Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville

    807 Children's Way, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Deflorio is a Pediatric Radiologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Deflorio has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Scoliosis.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Office

    8100 SW 10th St Ste 1050, 
    Plantation, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mario Zaritzky is a Radiologist in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Zaritzky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Schizencephaly, Porencephaly, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Diffuse Panbronchiolitis.

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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 Florida, 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 Florida, 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 Florida, 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 Florida, 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 Florida, 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 Florida, 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 Florida, 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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