The 20 Best Porencephaly Doctors Near Me in Seattle, WA

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The 20 Best Porencephaly Doctors near Seattle, WA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Porencephaly near Seattle, WA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurology

    Optum – Madison Center

    904 7th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fei Pan is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Pan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Essential Tremor, and Seizures. Dr. Pan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Nixon is a Pediatric Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Nixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Optic Glioma, Hydrocephalus, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

    Caoilin Hoctor
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Physician Assistant

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caoilin Hoctor, PA-C, strives to provide the highest quality care while maintaining an efficient and organized practice. She values trust and clear communication with her patients.A graduate of a surgically focused PA program, Caoilin is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants. Ms. Hoctor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.

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    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Advanced in Porencephaly

    The Association Of University Physicians

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Ellenbogen is a Neurosurgery provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ellenbogen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Syringobulbia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Zachary Litvack
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 205, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Litvack values a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to caring for patients suffering from benign or malignant brain tumors, head and neck cancers involving the brain and spine, chronic pain and degenerative spinal disorders. Dr. Litvack applies his unique expertise in skull base surgery, neuroendoscopy, minimally invasive cranial, and minimally invasive spinal surgery to restore patients to health while minimizing the physical and emotional impact of surgery. His patients benefit from being fully informed of their disease and their treatment options. Dr. Litvack and his patients also benefit from 24/7 access to a team of fellowship-trained physicians and surgeons with extensive experience in Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Neuroanesthesia, Neuro-endocrinology, Neuro-ophthalmology, Neuro-Oncology and Radiation Oncology. Dr. Litvack has also been selected by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Metropolitan Magazine as a Top Doctor in the field of Neurosurgery. Dr. Litvack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Charles Cobbs
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Charles Cobbs is a Neurosurgeon that specializes in brain tumor surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, and neurosurgery. He is the Director of The Ben and Catherine Ivy Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment. In his free time he enjoys the outdoors, running, cycling and skiing. Dr. Cobbs was also selected by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine as a Top Doctor in the field of Neurosurgery for consecutive years. Dr. Cobbs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Akshal S. Patel
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery | Neuroradiology
    550 17th Avenue, Suite 110, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Patel is a neurosurgeon at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute. His philosophy of care is to provide comprehensive care and superior service in order to help and change the lives of his patients for the better. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Ben And Catherine Ivy Center For Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment

    550 17th Ave Ste 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Smith is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    1200 12th Avenue South, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ishwar Bhat is a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Novotny is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Novotny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy in Children, Hemimegalencephaly, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susanne Yoon is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Cameron Smith
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Internal Medicine

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Burien

    16045 1st Ave S, 1st Floor, 
    Burien, WA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cameron Smith, MD, is an internal medicine physician who offers primary care for adults, with a focus on patient-centered, evidence-based preventive care and management of chronic medical conditions.Dr. Smith strives to develop a strong doctor-patient relationship and, as a team, provide the best care for his patients.Dr. Smith is a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    1135 116th Ave NE Ste 500, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amitoz Manhas is a Neurosurgery provider in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Manhas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Meningioma, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Office

    1940 116th Ave NE Ste 200B, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Okonkwo is a Neurologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Okonkwo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Migraine, Seizures, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Neuroscience Institute Neurosurgery At Medical Arts Center

    4033 Talbot Rd S Ste 520, 
    Renton, WA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Salinas is a Neurosurgery provider in Renton, Washington. Dr. Salinas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Meningioma, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Uw Medicine/Valley Medical Center

    400 S 43rd St, 
    Renton, WA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Baburaj Thankappan is a Neurologist in Renton, Washington. Dr. Thankappan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Seizures.

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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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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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