The 20 Best Porencephaly Doctors Near Me in houston, TX

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Porencephaly near houston, TX. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Porencephaly
    Distinguished in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 470, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maarten Lequin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lequin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Porencephaly, Familial Porencephaly, and Craniosynostosis. Dr. Lequin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required
    6400 Fannin St, Ste 2800, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacques Morcos is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Morcos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Meningioma, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Morcos is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Scurlock Tower

    6560 Fannin St Ste 900, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gavin Britz is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Britz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Apoplexy, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Britz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    6400 Fannin St Ste 2070, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dong Kim is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kim 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia, Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    David Sandberg is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Sandberg 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 Medulloblastoma, Hydrocephalus, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Sandberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Texas Childrens Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Dorfman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Dorfman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Appendicitis. Dr. Dorfman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Texas Childrens Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Whitehead is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Whitehead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome. Dr. Whitehead is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yen Tran is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Guillermo Aldave-Orzaiz is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Aldave-Orzaiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniopharyngioma, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, and Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). Dr. Aldave-Orzaiz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Edward C. Murphy, MD, PA

    6550 Fannin St Ste 2323, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Murphy is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, and Prolactinoma. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 470, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Crowe is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Crowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Crowe is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Synergy Radiology Associates

    7026 Old Katy Rd Ste 276, 
    Houston, TX 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Morgan Telesmanich is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Telesmanich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Porencephaly, Schizencephaly, Tenosynovitis, and Pleurisy. Dr. Telesmanich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2190 North Loop W Ste 250, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Chua-Tuan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chua-Tuan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. Chua-Tuan is currently accepting new patients.

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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 houston, TX?

    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 houston, TX?

    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 houston, TX?

    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 houston, TX?

    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 houston, TX?

    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 houston, TX?

    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 houston, TX?

    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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