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    MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Tarlov Cysts near Boston, MA. Of these, 16 are Experienced.

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    16 providers found
      Adnan Majid
      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Internal Medicine

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

      185 Pilgrim Road, Farr Building, 1st Floor, 
      Boston, MA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Adnan Majid is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Majid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Pleural Effusion, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Hasan A. Zaidi
      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Neurosurgery

      Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

      60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
      Boston, MA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Zaidi is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and director of spine research at the Computational Neurosurgical Outcomes Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Given the complex nature of spine diseases, Dr. Zaidi believes in tailoring surgical techniques and individualizing care to treat each patient’s unique set of circumstances. He strongly adheres to the philosophy of caring for his patients as if they were his own family members. Dr. Zaidi believes that developing a surgical plan depends on a thoughtful conversation with his patients and their families and tailoring surgery to meet the patient’s goals and specific needs.Fascinated by the complexity of spinal disorders and the ability of spine surgery to restore function and improve the quality of a patient’s life, he pursued a specialized fellowship in complex spine surgery, adult spinal deformity surgery, as well as endoscopic surgery. He integrates novel, minimally invasive techniques and modern technological innovations to treat a variety of spinal pathologies.Dr. Zaidi’s clinical practice is focused on the treatment of global spinal imbalance among patients with degenerative spine disease, tumors and scoliosis; by restoring the natural curvature of the spine, surgery can reduce pain and improve function. His research focuses on developing novel surgical tools to improve the safety and efficacy of surgery, as well as analyzing surgical outcomes in order to improve surgical outcomes. Dr. Zaidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Hypothalamic Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Martina Stippler
      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

      110 Francis Street, Lowry Suite 3B, 
      Boston, MA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      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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      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

      330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 4, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean

      Jonathan Kim is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchogenic Cyst, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Stent Placement.

      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Radiology
      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Radiology

      Department Of Radiology

      300 Longwood Ave, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      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
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Neurosurgery

      New England Medical Center Group Practice Inc

      800 Washington St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marie Roguski is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Roguski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Dandy-Walker Syndrome, Subdural Hematoma, Glioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

      New England Medical Center Group Practice Inc

      800 Washington St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ron Riesenburger is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Riesenburger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

      Mass General Neurology

      55 Fruit Street, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Anne Oaklander is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Oaklander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Dr. Oaklander is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Neurosurgery

      Boston Pediatric Neurosurgical Foundation Inc

      300 Longwood Ave, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Katie Fehnel is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Fehnel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Hydrocephalus, Stroke, Cordotomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Neurosurgery

      Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

      75 Francis St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Omar Arnaout is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Arnaout is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Arnaout is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Neurosurgery

      Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

      75 Francis St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Chi is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Chi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

      Bmc Affiliated Physicians, Inc.

      736 Cambridge St, 
      Brighton, MA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Martin Acquadro is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Brighton, Massachusetts. Dr. Acquadro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Facet Joint Syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Cervical Spondylosis.

      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 
       (13.4 miles away)
      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.

      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Radiology
      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Radiology

      South Shore Hospital

      55 Fogg Rd, 
      South Weymouth, MA 
       (13.4 miles away)
      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
      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

      Anaesthesia Associates Of Massachusetts PC

      1 Orthopedics Dr, 
      Peabody, MA 
       (13.8 miles away)
      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
      Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
      Pain Medicine

      Office

      2014 Washington St, 
      Newton Lower Falls, MA 
       (10.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Antje Barreveld is a Pain Medicine provider in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts. Dr. Barreveld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Pudendal Neuralgia, Wallerian Degeneration, and Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.

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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 near Boston, MA?

      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 near Boston, MA?

      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 near Boston, MA?

      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 near Boston, MA?

      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 near Boston, MA?

      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 near Boston, MA?

      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 near Boston, MA?

      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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