The 20 Best Porencephaly Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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The 20 Best Porencephaly Doctors near Pittsburgh, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Porencephaly near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 9 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Paul A. Gardner
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Gardner is the Peter J. Jannetta Endowed Chair of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and director of the Center for Skull Base Surgery. He specializes in endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery, pituitary tumors, Neuroendoport brain surgery, and vascular neurosurgery. Dr. Gardner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Nerve Decompression.

    Constantinos G. Hadjipanayis
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite F158, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Costas G. Hadjipanayis, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who has devoted his entire career to the treatment of brain tumor patients. He completed his neurosurgical residency and graduate PhD training at the University of Pittsburgh with additional neurosurgical oncology training at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Hadjipanayis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Robert M. Friedlander
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery | Infectious Disease | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery | Infectious Disease | Pediatrics

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Friedlander is the Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery and the Walter E. Dandy Distinguished Professor of Neurological Surgery, Neurology, and Neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Clinically, he focuses on the operative management of complex cerebrovascular disorders, Chiari Malformations, and brain tumors. Before joining UPMC, Dr. Friedlander was Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School and Vice Chair of Neurosurgery and associate director of cerebrovascular surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Dr. Friedlander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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    Camilo G. Gracia
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Camilo Garcia Gracia, MD, specializes in epilepsy neurology and is board-certified in neurology, epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Garcia Gracia completed fellowships at Cleveland Clinic, residencies at Cleveland Clinic and Universidad Javeriana and medical degree at National University of Colombia. Dr. Gracia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Photosensitive Epilepsy, Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Allegheny General Hospital

    320 E North Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brendan Mullen is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mullen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Folliculitis, and Boils.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurology

    Office

    490 E North Ave Ste 500, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ye Liang is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Liang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, L1 Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 4, and Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

    6400 Brooktree Ct, Ste 350, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Kaiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

    6400 Brooktree Ct, Ste 350, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Allegheny Clinic

    320 E North Ave Ste 208, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Oliver is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Oliver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Schizencephaly, Porencephaly, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Family Medicine

    Office

    200 Quinn Dr Ste 160, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Bubenheim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bubenheim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Allegheny General Hospital

    320 E North Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Samples is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Samples is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH).

    Distinguished in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    12311 Perry Hwy Ste 200, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jody Leonardo is a Neurosurgery provider in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leonardo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Arachnoid Cysts, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Vertebroplasty.

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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 Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, 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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