The 20 Best Porencephaly Doctors Near Me in brooklyn, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Porencephaly near brooklyn, NY. Of these, 36 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Advanced in Porencephaly
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    Gramercy Park Physicians LLP

    10 Union Sq E, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Rapoport is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Rapoport is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Neurosurgery & Spine

    805 Northern Boulevard, Suite 100, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, French, Italian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Dehdashti is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Dehdashti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Moyamoya Disease, Pituitary Tumor, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery. Dr. Dehdashti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    SUNY Downstate Medical Center

    450 Clarkson Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Peters is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Peters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

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    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
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    The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center

    1 Brookdale Plz, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan-carlos Barrera-Martinez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Barrera-Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Seizures.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Office

    10 Union Sq E Frnt 5H, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dewitt Pyburn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Pyburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Seizures, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown

    51 West 51st Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raymond Sekula is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Sekula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, Microvascular Decompression, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Sekula is board certified in Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randy D'amico is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. D'amico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. D'amico is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. D'amico is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Referral may be required
    1421 3rd Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Black is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Black is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Nerve Decompression, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Black is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Radiology/Neuroradiology. Dr. Black is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required
    Mount Sinai Hospital, 
    ON, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)

    Shiri Shinar practices practicing medicine in Canada. Ms. Shinar is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dandy-Walker Syndrome, Cortical Dysplasia, Increased Head Circumference, Tubal Ligation, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Mount Sinai

    1468 Madison Ave Fl 33, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Morgenstern is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Morgenstern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plagiocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Sunken Fontanelles, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopy. Dr. Morgenstern is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Seaview Avenue

    501 Seaview Avenue, Suite 201, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raphael Sacho is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Sacho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Gastrostomy, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Sacho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Seaview Avenue

    501 Seaview Avenue, Suite 104, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vahid Ghiasian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Ghiasian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ghiasian is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology. Dr. Ghiasian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Long Island Neurosurgical Associates PC

    410 Lakeville Rd, Suite 204, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaun Rodgers is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Rodgers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Plagiocephaly, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Rodgers is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurology.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurology | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurology | Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Saint Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Lab

    1000 10th Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dana Klavansky is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Klavansky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Mount Sinai West

    1000 10th Ave Ste 10-C, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Saadi Ghatan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Ghatan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Hydrocephalus, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Ghatan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Mount Sinai West

    1000 10th Ave Ste 10-C, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fedor Panov is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Panov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Stroke, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Panov is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

    13420 Jamaica Ave, 
    Jamaica, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thambirajah Nandakumar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Jamaica, New York. Dr. Nandakumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Stroke, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Nandakumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    5 E 98th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Bronster is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bronster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Peripheral Neuropathy, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    5 E 98th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rita Okumu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Okumu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tolosa Hunt Syndrome, Papilledema, Optic Neuritis, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required
    Mount Sinai Hospital, 
    ON, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)

    Patrick Shannon practices practicing medicine in Canada. Mr. Shannon is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neu Laxova Syndrome, Fetal Akinesia Sequence, Fetal Edema, and Hydrops Fetalis.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 brooklyn, NY?

    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 brooklyn, NY?

    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 brooklyn, NY?

    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 brooklyn, NY?

    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 brooklyn, NY?

    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 brooklyn, NY?

    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 brooklyn, NY?

    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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