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    MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Porencephaly near Iowa, US. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    23 providers found
      Advanced in Porencephaly
      Advanced in Porencephaly

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1214 S Grant Rd, 
      Carroll, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Moore is a Neurologist in Carroll, Iowa. Dr. Moore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Moebius Syndrome, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Porencephaly
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Porencephaly
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      State University Of Iowa

      865 Lincoln Rd, Suite 500, 
      Bettendorf, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joan Maley is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Maley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.

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      Advanced in Porencephaly
      Advanced in Porencephaly

      Spectrum Healthcare Partners, PA

      2350 Timber Creek Dr, 
      Marion, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brenton Harris is a Radiologist in Marion, Iowa. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Diverticular Disease, Emphysema, and Vertigo. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

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      Sangeeta Shah
      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Experienced in Porencephaly

      MercyOne Waterloo Neurology

      2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 201, 
      Waterloo, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sangeeta Shah is a Neurologist in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Memory Loss, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

      Alireza Yarahmadi
      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Experienced in Porencephaly

      MercyOne North Iowa Specialty Care

      1000 4th Street Southwest, 
      Mason City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alireza Yarahmadi is a Neurologist in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Yarahmadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Neuroradiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Neuroradiology | Radiology

      State University Of Iowa

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Kwofie is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kwofie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Prolactinoma, and Rhabdoid Tumor. Dr. Kwofie is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Neuroradiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Neuroradiology | Radiology

      State University Of Iowa

      105 E 9th St, University Of Iowa Health, 
      Coralville, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jack Kademian is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Coralville, Iowa. Dr. Kademian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Dr. Kademian is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Experienced in Porencephaly

      State University Of Iowa

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Howard is a Neurosurgery provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Craniectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Experienced in Porencephaly

      Diagnostic Imaging Associates, P.C.

      1111 6th Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Seth Gibson is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Gibson is currently accepting new patients.

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

      State University Of Iowa

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Takashi Sato is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma. Dr. Sato is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Experienced in Porencephaly

      State University Of Iowa

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeremy Greenlee is a Neurosurgery provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Greenlee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Rathke Cleft Cyst, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Greenlee is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Experienced in Porencephaly

      State University Of Iowa

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kathleen Dlouhy is a Neurosurgery provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Dlouhy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Dlouhy is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Experienced in Porencephaly

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1015 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Olesya Grinenko is a Neurologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Grinenko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Grinenko is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Experienced in Porencephaly

      Radiology Consultants Of Iowa Plc

      1948 1st Ave Ne, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Glenn Hammer is a Radiologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Hammer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Herniated Disk, Tenosynovitis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Hammer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Experienced in Porencephaly

      Radiology Consultants Of Iowa Plc

      1948 1st Ave Ne, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joel Dennhardt is a Radiologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Dennhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, and Osteopenia. Dr. Dennhardt is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Neurosurgery
      1026 A Avenue Ne, Suite 5000, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mary Hlavin is a Neurosurgery provider in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Hlavin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Apoplexy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Neuroradiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Neuroradiology | Radiology

      State University Of Iowa

      105 E 9th St, University Of Iowa Health, 
      Coralville, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Minako Hayakawa is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Coralville, Iowa. Dr. Hayakawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Hayakawa is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Neurosurgery

      MD West One, PC

      1 Edmundson Pl, Suite 200, 
      Council Bluffs, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Guy Music is a Neurosurgery provider in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Music is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Music is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Neurology | Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Neurology | Sleep Medicine
      2140 John F Kennedy Rd, Suite C, 
      Dubuque, IA 
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ronald Sims is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Sims has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, and Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis. Dr. Sims is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Porencephaly
      Experienced in Porencephaly

      Radiology Consultants Of Iowa Plc

      1948 1st Ave Ne, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gerald Decker is a Radiologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Decker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Decker is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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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