The 20 Best Porencephaly Doctors Near Me in Missouri, US

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The 20 Best Porencephaly Doctors in Missouri, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Porencephaly near Missouri, US. Of these, 32 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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36 providers found
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Radiology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Radiology

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Medical Center

    5325 Faraon St, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Mena is a Radiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Mena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Biliary Dyskinesia, Nasal Flaring, Blau Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurology

    Professional Physicians Pain Services LLC

    10012 Kennerly Rd Ste 404, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Venkat Rao is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Stroke.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Urology Of St. Louis

    Neurosurgery Of St. Louis, 12855 North 40 Drive Suite 125 North Tower, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Travers is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Travers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, and Chiari Malformation.

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    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Mullin is a Radiologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Mullin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, CAPOS Syndrome, and Nasal Flaring.

    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    4500 Forest Park Ave Ste 1B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Zipfel is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zipfel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Endovascular Embolization, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Leuthardt is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Leuthardt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Advanced in Porencephaly

    Mid Missouri Neurosurgery LLP

    1605 E Broadway Ste 100, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Bondurant is a Neurosurgery provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bondurant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgical Specialists Of West County Inc

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 297A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Sweeney is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sweeney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Delirium, Laminectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Philippe Mercier
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Philippe Mercier is a neurosurgeon with expertise in: epilepsy surgery; neuro-oncology; trauma; spine surgery; pediatric neurosurgery; pain surgery; hydrocephalus; and spasticity surgery. He provides comprehensive care using the latest medical advancements, including image-guided stereotactic surgery and endoscopic cranial surgery. He also performs minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Mercier is interested in research to develop a model of glioblastoma invasion to advance pediatric and adult treatment of severe head injury. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Mercier is a member of the American Association of Neurosurgery, the Congress of Neurological Surgery, the Canadian Federation of Neurological Surgery, the American Epilepsy Society, and the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery. He is a native of Canada. Dr. Mercier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Pica, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Microvascular Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Jeroen Coppens
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurology | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurology | Neurosurgery

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Jeroen Coppens provides surgical treatment for pituitary tumors, cerebral aneurysms, and meningiomas (tumors of brain and spinal cord). As a neurosurgeon, he performs operations for patients with neurological disorders such as cavernous malformations, arteriovenous malformations, and vascular malformations. Dr. Coppens applies the latest surgical procedures in his work, including minimally invasive techniques for pituitary tumors. His research interests include cerebral aneurysms and pituitary tumors. Dr. Coppens is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Coppens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Joanna Kemp
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Joanna Kemp is a neurosurgeon who treats patients of all ages, including newborns, children, and adults. She treats craniofacial and other congenital brain/spine disorders; hydrocephalus; spinal dysraphism/myelomeningocele; brain and spine tumors; head trauma; traumatic brain and spine injuries; spasticity; epilepsy; vascular malformations; and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. She is also interested in neuro-oncology. Dr. Kemp provides high quality medical care to both pediatric and adult neurosurgical patients, employing evidence-based medicine in every case and educating her patients and their families accordingly. Her patients appreciate the compassion, trustworthiness, and knowledge she brings to their care, thoroughly answering questions and reassuring them throughout the treatment process. Dr. Kemp is an associate professor with the Division of Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery in the Department of Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She's also a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Fun fact: Dr. Kemp has an identical twin sister. Dr. Kemp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Fangxiang Chen
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    SSM Health Neurosciences

    12266 DePaul Drive, Suite 100, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Fangxiang Chen is a neurosurgeon who provides comprehensive neurosurgical services for patients ages 18 and older. He primarily focuses on treating spine pain, spine tumors, neck pain, and brain tumors. He specializes in various complex neurosurgeries, including skull base, cerebrovascular, minimally invasive spine, spinal fusions, endoscopic, microvascular decompression surgeries for trigeminal neuralgia and facial spasm, and carotid artery endarterectomies. Dr. Chen is committed to caring for his patients and their families, sharing critical education and support throughout their health care journey. He promises them his best possible knowledge, surgical skills, and effort, while being attentive, caring, and approachable. His goal is to ensure each patient experiences the best outcome possible. Dr. Chen is a member of the Congress of Neurosurgical Surgeons (CNS). He has also been widely published in neurosurgery journals. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Chicoine is a Neurosurgery provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Chicoine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Neurofibromatosis, RASopathies, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Internal Medicine

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Dacey is an Internal Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Dacey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Office

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1235, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Larry Hollenbeck is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hollenbeck has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Septic Arthritis, Tomaculous Neuropathy, and Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Internal Medicine

    Saint Luke's East Hospital

    20 NE Saint Lukes Blvd Ste 200, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Sue Bequette is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Sue Bequette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Sports Rehab & Physical Therapy Associates Inc

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 710, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darren Lovick is a Neurosurgery provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lovick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Cervical Spondylosis, Apoplexy, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    660 S Euclid Ave Ste 8057, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Rich is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Glioma, Endovascular Embolization, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Dowling is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Dowling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    General Surgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carolyn Quinsey is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Quinsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

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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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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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