The 20 Best Schwannoma Doctors Near Me in Albany, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Schwannoma near Albany, NY. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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23 providers found
    Advanced in Schwannoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Schwannoma
    Radiation Oncology
    2215 Burdett Ave, 
    Troy, NY 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Duncan Savage is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Troy, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 45 years. Dr. Savage is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Savage is board certified in American Board Of Radiology Subspecialty, Radiation Oncology. Dr. Savage is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Heller is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Heller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Boulos is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Boulos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

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    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology

    Albany Medical Center Surgeons Pavilion

    50 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Tu is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Tu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Otosclerosis, Otosclerosis, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, and Mastoidectomy.

    Advanced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Kenning is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Kenning is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology | General Surgery

    Albany ENT & Allergy Services PC

    123 Everett Rd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gavin Setzen is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Setzen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, and Perichondritis. Dr. Setzen is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Setzen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Farhangi is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Farhangi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliosarcoma, and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Parnes is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Parnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meniere Disease, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery | Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery | Nurse Practitioner

    Albany Medical College

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Fitzgerrald is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Ms. Fitzgerrald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Radiation Induced Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, and Prolactinoma.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandra Paul is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Dalfino is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Dalfino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John German is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. German is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Cervical Myelopathy, Syringomyelia, Craniectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darryl Dirisio is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Dirisio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    General Surgery

    University Ear Nose And Throat Of Northeastern New York LLP

    35 Hackett Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Cevera is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Cevera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Tinnitus.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd Ste 205, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Dailey is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Dailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, Jones Syndrome, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    General Surgery

    Office

    50 New Scotland Ave Fl 4, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Kim is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hearing Loss, Meniere Disease, Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology | General Surgery

    Albany ENT & Allergy Services PC

    123 Everett Rd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Kaufman is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Kaufman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Kaufman is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Kaufman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery

    Albany ENT & Allergy Services PC

    123 Everett Rd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nora Perkins is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Albany, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Perkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, and Laryngeal Nerve Damage. Dr. Perkins is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Perkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology

    Robert H. Dropkin MD Laura A Costello MD OB/GYN LLP

    6 Executive Park Dr, 
    Albany, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Devito is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Devito is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery

    New York Spine And Neurosurgery Associates PC

    1182 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 100, 
    Latham, NY 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Lovely is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Latham, New York. Dr. Lovely is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Schwannoma?

    A Schwannoma is a tumor of the peripheral nervous system or nerve root. A Schwannoma develops from cells called Schwann cells, a type of cell that wraps itself around peripheral nerves and provides protection and support. Schwannomas are almost always benign (not cancerous), but rarely, may become cancerous (a malignant Schwannoma). Symptoms of a Schwannoma may be vague and will vary depending on its location and size, but may include a lump or bump that can be seen or felt, pain, muscle weakness, tingling, numbness, hearing problems, and/or facial paralysis. Sometimes Schwannomas do not cause any symptoms. Schwannomas usually develop in otherwise healthy people for unknown reasons. In some cases, a Schwannoma is caused by a genetic disorder such as neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2), Schwannomatosis, or Carney complex. People with these genetic disorders usually have more than one Schwannoma. Schwannomas may be diagnosed using imaging studies. A biopsy may confirm the diagnosis.

    When should I see a Schwannoma doctor near Albany, NY?

    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 Schwannoma doctor near Albany, NY?

    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 Schwannoma doctors near Albany, NY?

    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 Schwannoma doctors near Albany, NY?

    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 Schwannoma doctor near Albany, NY?

    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 Schwannoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Schwannoma 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 Schwannoma doctor near Albany, NY?

    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 Schwannoma 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 Schwannoma 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 Schwannoma doctors near Albany, NY?

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

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