The 20 Best Tarlov Cysts Doctors Near Me in Massachusetts, US

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The 20 Best Tarlov Cysts Doctors in Massachusetts, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Tarlov Cysts near Massachusetts, US. Of these, 37 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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41 providers found
    Advanced in Tarlov Cysts
    Advanced in Tarlov Cysts

    Emerson Hospital

    133 Old Road To 9 Acre Cor, 
    Concord, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Colm Mcmahon is a Radiologist in Concord, Massachusetts. Dr. Mcmahon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Baker Cyst, Tenosynovitis, Wandering Spleen, and Diverticular Disease.

    James H. Stephen
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Brigham And Women's Neurosurgery At South Shore Health

    851 Main Street, Suite 6, 
    South Weymouth, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. James Stephen is an neurosurgeon with the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Department of Neurosurgery. His clinical practice location is at South Shore Hospital.  Dr. Stephen completed Neurosurgical Residency at the University of Pennsylvania and an enfolded Pediatric Spinal Deformity Fellowship at the Philadelphia Shriner’s Hospital for Children.  Prior to medical school, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a Master’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Michigan.  Throughout his education and training, he has participated in translational research in biofluid mechanics, stem cells, and quality of life outcomes in pediatric deformity surgery.  Dr. Stephen’s clinical practice specializes in treating a broad variety of spinal disorders.  His training and experience in engineering influences his approach to solving the complexities of spinal pathology.  He has expertise in the field of spinal navigation and image-guidance, spinal robotics, motion-preserving techniques such as cervical disc replacement, treatment of complex spinal fractures, and minimally invasive techniques to the spine.  Dr. Stephen has unique expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with Chiari I malformation.  He was previously the Primary Surgeon and Medical Director of the Colorado Chiari Institute in Denver, Colorado where he specialized in treating patients from across the country with Chiari I malformation.  He looks forward to continuing to provide expert care to Chiari patients in his new role.  Dr. Stephen treats every patient as if they were a family member or an old friend.  He patiently listens to their goals and concerns, explains treatment options, and guides patients through the decision-making and treatment process.  He believes that combining the latest surgical techniques with a personal approach to each unique patient leads to the best possible outcome. Dr. Stephen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Tarlov Cysts, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Martina Stippler
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Lowry Suite 3B, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Offers Telehealth

    Martina Stippler is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Stippler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Pituitary Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Laminectomy.

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    Stephen M. Gutting
    Advanced in Tarlov Cysts
    Advanced in Tarlov Cysts

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Gutting is a Neurosurgery provider in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Gutting has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Anna Jaques Hospital

    25 Highland Ave, 
    Newburyport, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyle Winking is a Radiologist in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Dr. Winking is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Splenogonadal Fusion Limb Defects Micrognatia, Thyroid Nodule, Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, and Primary Familial Brain Calcification.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Heywood Hospital

    242 Green St, 
    Gardner, MA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Sicard is a Radiologist in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Sicard has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Visceromegaly, Emphysema, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Radiology
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Radiology

    South Shore Hospital

    55 Fogg Rd, 
    South Weymouth, MA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Cleary is a Radiologist in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Cleary has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Neuroradiology

    Berkshire Medical Center

    725 North St, 
    Pittsfield, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Winger is a Neuroradiologist in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Winger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Herniated Disk, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Anna Jaques Hospital

    25 Highland Ave, 
    Newburyport, MA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Cooper is a Radiologist in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Dr. Cooper has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Splenogonadal Fusion Limb Defects Micrognatia, Scoliosis, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Berkshire Medical Center

    725 North St, 
    Pittsfield, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Britton Limes is a Radiologist in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Limes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Dyskinesia, Tenosynovitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Emphysema.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Anna Jaques Hospital

    25 Highland Ave, 
    Newburyport, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fareed Riyaz is a Radiologist in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Dr. Riyaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Radiology
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Radiology

    Heywood Hospital

    242 Green St, 
    Gardner, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Chen is a Radiologist in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Nasal Flaring, Vertigo, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Lawrence General Hospital

    1 General St, 
    Lawrence, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Corinne Sadoski is a Radiologist in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Dr. Sadoski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Ascites, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Radiology
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Radiology

    Department Of Radiology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Yang is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Cortical Dysplasia, Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria, Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, and Polymicrogyria.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Falmouth Hospital

    100 Ter Heun Dr, 
    Falmouth, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robb Hoehlein is a Radiologist in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Hoehlein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Anna Jaques Hospital

    25 Highland Ave, 
    Newburyport, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Hall is a Radiologist in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Breast Lump, Emphysema, and Pectus Carinatum.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Lawrence General Hospital

    1 General St, 
    Lawrence, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zinaida Matlyuk is a Radiologist in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Dr. Matlyuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Anaesthesia Associates Of Massachusetts PC

    1 Orthopedics Dr, 
    Peabody, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Karshbaum is a Radiologist in Peabody, Massachusetts. Dr. Karshbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Nasal Flaring, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Anna Jaques Hospital

    25 Highland Ave, 
    Newburyport, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Rosin is a Radiologist in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Dr. Rosin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Breast Lump, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Galactocoele.

    Advanced in Tarlov Cysts
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Tarlov Cysts
    Pain Medicine

    Southcoast Health Non-Surgical Weight Management Program (Wareham)

    100 Rosebrook Way, 
    Wareham, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ivan Urits is a Pain Medicine provider in Wareham, Massachusetts. Dr. Urits is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Neuralgia, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Tarlov Cysts?

    Tarlov cysts are fluid-filled sacs that are usually found at the bottom of the spine (the sacrum). They grow in the roots of the nerves that grow out of the spinal cord. Most of the time, Tarlov cysts don't cause symptoms. When symptoms occur, they may include pain in the lower back, buttocks, or stomach. Other symptoms may include muscle weakness, numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or sexual dysfunction. The cause of Tarlov cysts is unknown. Diagnosis of a Tarlov cyst is made based on the symptoms and through imaging studies.

    When should I see a Tarlov Cysts doctor in Massachusetts, US?

    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 Tarlov Cysts doctor in Massachusetts, US?

    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 Tarlov Cysts doctors in Massachusetts, US?

    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 Tarlov Cysts doctors in Massachusetts, US?

    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 Tarlov Cysts doctor in Massachusetts, US?

    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 Tarlov Cysts doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tarlov Cysts 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 Tarlov Cysts doctor in Massachusetts, US?

    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 Tarlov Cysts 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 Tarlov Cysts 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 Tarlov Cysts doctors in Massachusetts, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tarlov Cysts 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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