The 20 Best Schizencephaly Doctors Near Me in Philadelphia, PA

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The 20 Best Schizencephaly Doctors near Philadelphia, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Schizencephaly near Philadelphia, PA. Of these, 47 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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55 providers found
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Experienced in Schizencephaly

    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 Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, Scoliosis, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

    Christopher J. Farrell
    Advanced in Schizencephaly
    Advanced in Schizencephaly

    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 Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Awake Craniotomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Farrell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Medical Genetics

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

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

    . Dr. Perszyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Succinyl-CoA:3-Ketoacid CoA Transferase Deficiency, Maternal Hyperphenylalaninemia, Dihydropteridine Reductase Deficiency, and Mucolipidosis 3.

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    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    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 Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    James J. Evans
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    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 Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Septoplasty, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

    Ethan J. Halpern
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Thoracic Surgery | Radiology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    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 Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Varicocele, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Prostatectomy.

    Terri Tuckman
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Experienced in Schizencephaly

    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 Schizencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Baker Cyst, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Angiomyoma.

    Advanced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Schizencephaly
    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 Schizencephaly. 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 Schizencephaly
    Experienced in Schizencephaly

    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 Schizencephaly. 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 Schizencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    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 Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Meningioma, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Radiology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    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 Schizencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Radiology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    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 Schizencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Biliary Dyskinesia, Scrotal Swelling, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Radiology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    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 Schizencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Biliary Dyskinesia, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    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 Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Experienced in Schizencephaly

    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 Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Amankulor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurosurgery

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

    H Chen is a Neurosurgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Ependymoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Experienced in Schizencephaly

    Penn Pituitary Center

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

    Grant Liu is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Thymectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurosurgery

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

    Daniel Yoshor is a Neurosurgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yoshor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Prolactinoma, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Yoshor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Zarnow is a Neuroradiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zarnow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Chiari Malformation, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mi Hwang is a Pediatric Radiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Traumatic Brain Injury, and Cortical Dysplasia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Schizencephaly?

    Schizencephaly is a rare congenital (present from birth) brain malformation in which abnormal slits or clefts form in the cerebral hemispheres of the brain. The signs and symptoms of this condition may include developmental delay, seizures, and problems with brain-spinal cord communication. People with Schizencephaly may also have an abnormally small head (microcephaly); hydrocephalus; intellectual disability; partial or complete paralysis; and/or poor muscle tone (hypotonia). Severity of symptoms depends on many factors including the extent of the clefting and whether or not other brain abnormalities are present. Although the exact cause of Schizencephaly is unknown, it has been linked to a variety of genetic and non-genetic factors.

    When should I see a Schizencephaly 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 Schizencephaly 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 Schizencephaly 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 Schizencephaly 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 Schizencephaly 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 Schizencephaly doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Schizencephaly 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 Schizencephaly 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 Schizencephaly 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 Schizencephaly 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 Schizencephaly doctors near Philadelphia, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Schizencephaly 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 Schizencephaly doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Schizencephaly 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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