The 20 Best Syringomyelia Doctors Near Me in Bethesda, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Syringomyelia near Bethesda, MD. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    10 Center Dr Rm 3D20, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Heiss is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Heiss is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation, Laminectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Experienced in Syringomyelia

    Washington Neurosurgical Associates

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 510, Suite 510, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Matthew D. Ammerman is an assistant clinical professor of neurosurgery at George Washington University School of Medicine. He practices out of Washington Neurosurgical Associates at Sibley Memorial Hospital and George Washington University Medical Center. Dr. Ammerman’s expertise is in minimally invasive techniques for spinal disease. Dr. Ammerman earned his undergraduate degree from Emory University and his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He continued his education at George Washington, completing a residency in neurological surgery. Dr. Ammerman then went on to complete a fellowship in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Dr. Ammerman supervises the monthly journal club for the neurosurgical residents at the George Washington University School of Medicine. He has also published research in medical journals and contributed textbook chapters. Dr. Ammerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Ammerman is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery

    National Capital Neurosurgery

    3202 Tower Oaks Boulevard, Suite 300, Suite 300, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Herzig is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Herzig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Laminectomy. Dr. Herzig is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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    Advanced in Syringomyelia
    Advanced in Syringomyelia

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    10 Center Dr Rm 12C103, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fredric Cantor is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Cantor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Chronic Pain, and Stroke.

    Distinguished in Syringomyelia
    Distinguished in Syringomyelia

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Keating is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Keating is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Experienced in Syringomyelia

    Office

    10 Center Dr Rm 3D20, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prashant Chittiboina is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Chittiboina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cushing's disease, Hemangioblastoma, Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome, Pituitary Tumor, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Orthopedics

    MedStar Health: Neurosurgery At Chevy Chase

    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1225, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Faheem Sandhu is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery

    MedStar Health: Neurosurgery At Chevy Chase

    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1225, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amjad Anaizi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Anaizi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannoma, Apoplexy, Acoustic Neuroma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery

    Gw Neurosurgery-Bethesda

    4920 Elm St Ste 250, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Sanchez is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Stem Cancer, Central Pain Syndrome, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery

    Gw Neurosurgery-Bethesda

    4920 Elm St Ste 250, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Rosner is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Rosner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Apoplexy, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Experienced in Syringomyelia

    Sylvan Manor HLTH Care Ctr

    2700 Barker St, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nayeema Chowdhury is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Chowdhury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hemiplegia, and Syringomyelia.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Experienced in Syringomyelia

    MedStar Health Headache Center At McLean

    1420 Beverly Rd Ste 300, 
    Mclean, VA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Ailani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mclean, Virginia. Dr. Ailani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Cluster Headache.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Experienced in Syringomyelia

    MedStar Health Headache Center At McLean

    1420 Beverly Rd Ste 300, 
    Mclean, VA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carrie Dougherty is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mclean, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Dougherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Experienced in Syringomyelia

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Kalhorn is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kalhorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 7, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikram Nayar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nayar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Pacemaker Implantation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lynes is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lynes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Orthopedics

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinay Deshmukh is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Deshmukh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery

    MedStar Georgetown Neurosurgery

    110 Irving St NW Ste G-19, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samir Sur is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Sur is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery

    Washington Brain And Spine Institute

    3202 Tower Oaks Blvd., Ste 100, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Rhee is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Rhee is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Syringomyelia
    Neurosurgery

    Virginia Neurosurgeons

    1625 N George Mason Dr Ste 445, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Murray is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Murray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemangioblastoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Murray is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgeons.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Syringomyelia?

    Syringomyelia is a cyst-like collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that forms in the spinal cord. Over time, it may damage the spinal cord.

    When should I see a Syringomyelia doctor near Bethesda, MD?

    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 Syringomyelia doctor near Bethesda, MD?

    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 Syringomyelia doctors near Bethesda, MD?

    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 Syringomyelia doctors near Bethesda, MD?

    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 Syringomyelia doctor near Bethesda, MD?

    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 Syringomyelia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Syringomyelia 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 Syringomyelia doctor near Bethesda, MD?

    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 Syringomyelia 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 Syringomyelia 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 Syringomyelia doctors near Bethesda, MD?

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

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