The 20 Best Porencephaly Doctors Near Me in Philadelphia, PA

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The 20 Best Porencephaly Doctors near Philadelphia, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Porencephaly near Philadelphia, PA. Of these, 51 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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55 providers found
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Radiology - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, Scoliosis, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

    Tina C. Loven
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    St. Christopher's Hospital For Children Global Neuroscience Institute

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Loven is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Increased Head Circumference, Sunken Fontanelles, and Plagiocephaly.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Drexel Neurosciences Institute

    219 N Broad St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Binning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

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    Christopher J. Farrell
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Advanced in Porencephaly

    Jefferson Neurological Surgery Associates

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Farrell is a Neurosurgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Awake Craniotomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Farrell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    St. Christopher's Hospital For Children Global Neuroscience Institute

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Liebman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    St. Christopher's Hospital For Children

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Rahme is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Endovascular Embolization, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Neurology - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Tele-Radiology Solutions

    22 Llanfair Road, Unit 6, 
    Ardmore, PA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Eigles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Pleural Effusion.

    James J. Evans
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Jefferson Neurological Surgery Associates

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Evans is a Neurosurgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Septoplasty, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

    Joseph H. Piatt
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    General Surgery | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    General Surgery | Pediatrics

    Pediatrics - 33 South 9th Street

    33 South 9th Street, Suites 300, 301, & 1210, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Piatt is a General Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Piatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Increased Head Circumference, Hydrocephalus, Moyamoya Disease, and Plagiocephaly. Dr. Piatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Ethan J. Halpern
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Thoracic Surgery | Radiology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Thoracic Surgery | Radiology

    Interventional Radiology - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 South 11th Street, Suite 5340, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ethan Halpern is a Radiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Halpern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Varicocele, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Prostatectomy.

    Terri Tuckman
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Radiology - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 South 11th Street, Suite 3350, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terri Tuckman is a Radiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tuckman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Baker Cyst, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Angiomyoma.

    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Penn Gamma Knife Center

    801 Spruce Street, Spruce Building, 1st Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lee is a Neurosurgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Awake Craniotomy, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Penn Neurosurgery Pennsylvania Hospital

    801 Spruce Street, Spruce Building, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Jackson is a Neurosurgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Mondini Dysplasia, Awake Craniotomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology

    Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ajay Kumar is a Neuroradiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Meningioma, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Radiology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Radiology

    Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jill Langer is a Radiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Langer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Radiology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Radiology

    Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wendy Klein is a Radiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Biliary Dyskinesia, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neuroradiology

    Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vivek Patel is a Neuroradiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Radiology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Radiology

    Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Jones is a Radiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Biliary Dyskinesia, Scrotal Swelling, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurosurgery

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nduka Amankulor is a Neurosurgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Amankulor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Amankulor is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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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