The 20 Best Vein of Galen Aneurysm Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Vein of Galen Aneurysm near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Elite in Vein of Galen Aneurysm

    Cerebrovascular & Stroke Program

    1825 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Hetts is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hetts is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Distinguished in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Distinguished in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    Birthmarks & Vascular Anomalies Center

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 4B, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Christopher Dowd is an expert in neurointerventional radiology, the minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving blood vessels of the brain and spine. He has special interests in treating brain aneurysms and vascular malformations using endovascular techniques. After receiving his undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard University, Dowd earned his medical degree at the University of Virginia. He completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at University of California, San Diego, and fellowships in neuroradiology and interventional radiology at UCSF, where he joined the faculty in 1987. Dowd is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Clinical Teacher of the Year award from the UCSF Department of Dermatology and Elliot Lasser Award from the UCSD Department of Radiology. Dr. Dowd is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Dowd is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology and American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology.

    Distinguished in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neuroradiology

    Ucsf

    1001 Potrero Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jared Narvid is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Narvid is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Meningioma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Osteotomy.

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    Distinguished in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neuroradiology

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Cooke is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Cooke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Advanced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    Neurointerventional Radiology

    505 Parnassus Ave., Third Floor, Room L-349, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Matthew Amans is a neurointerventional radiologist, a specialist in less invasive procedures to diagnose and treat disorders involving blood vessels of the brain and spine, such as stroke. He cares for both adults and children. He focuses particularly on treating dural arteriovenous fistulas (abnormal vein-artery connections in the brain's protective membrane), acute strokes, cerebral aneurysms and idiopathic intracranial hypertension (high pressure inside the skull for unknown reasons). His expertise includes using directed chemotherapy for cerebral tumors, including pediatric retinoblastoma. Amans' interest in pulsatile tinnitus – in which people perceive a rhythmic noise in their ears that has no outside source – led him to found the UCSF Pulsatile Tinnitus Clinic. He serves as co-director of the clinic, a team of doctors and researchers that has achieved great success in identifying and curing the underlying causes of pulsatile tinnitus. Patients from around the world come to the clinic for diagnosis and treatment, particularly if they have a complex dural arteriovenous fistula or idiopathic intracranial hypertension that requires a venous sinus stent (a tiny tube placed to widen the vein). Amans also leads a UCSF laboratory dedicated to pulsatile tinnitus and funded by the National Institutes of Health. His research team has developed new noninvasive methods of evaluating blood flow abnormalities in the brain's vessels, including a way to visualize flow in the cerebral veins. These pioneering efforts illuminate how flow patterns can generate vascular diseases and the perception of sound experienced in pulsatile tinnitus. In addition to diagnostic techniques, the lab has developed novel therapies for vascular diseases, using technologies that disrupt flow. Amans earned his medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in radiology at Weill Cornell Medical College, followed by fellowships in neuroradiology and neurointerventional radiology at UCSF. Amans is a senior member of the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery and a senior member of the American Society of Neuroradiology. He has leadership roles in numerous professional organizations, including the American Society of Neuroradiology, American College of Radiology, International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and American Heart Association. He is also a reviewer for various medical journals serving the fields of radiology, neurosurgery and neurology. A music lover, Amans plays the guitar professionally and writes songs in his free time. Dr. Amans is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Endovascular Embolization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Amans is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology and American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Amans is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neuroradiology
    601 Duboce Ave., Suite 175A, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Warren Kim is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Kim is board certified in Neuroradiology - Board Certified. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neuroradiology
    601 Duboce Ave., Suite 175A, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fabio Settecase is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Settecase is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy. Dr. Settecase is board certified in Neuroradiology - Board Certified. Dr. Settecase is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Radiology | Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Radiology | Radiation Oncology

    John W. Lee, MD Private Practice

    2333 Buchanan St, Level B, Dept Of Radiation Oncology, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caring, compassionate, and patient centered care. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vulvar Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, and Astrocytoma. Dr. Lee is board certified in Radiology Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neurology | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neurology | Intensive Care Medicine

    HHT Center Of Excellence

    185 Berry St., Suite 180, Lobby 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nerissa Ko is a neurointensivist, a neurologist trained in critical care. She specializes in caring for hospital patients undergoing treatments for conditions involving both the nervous system and blood vessels. In her research, Ko studies outcomes for patients who suffer from subarachnoid hemorrhages, bleeding into the space between the brain and its surrounding membrane. Ko earned her medical degree at the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. She completed a residency in neurology as well as fellowships in critical care medicine and neurocritical care at UCSF Medical Center. Ko is a member of several medical associations, including the American Heart Association and the Neurocritical Care Society. Dr. Ko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Ko is board certified in American Board Of Medical Specialties, Neurocritical Care, American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Psychiatry, Vascular Neurology, and American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Psychiatry, Neurology. Dr. Ko is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    Radiology At China Basin

    185 Berry St., Lobby 6, Suite 180 And 190, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Javier Villanueva-Meyer is a neuroradiologist who specializes in brain tumor imaging. He is experienced in CT, MRI and X-ray imaging of the head and neck, brain, spine and peripheral nervous system. He also performs image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat conditions of the nervous system, with techniques including percutaneous biopsy (image-guided skin punctures to obtain samples for analysis), lumbar puncture, myelography (examining the spinal canal), cisternography (examining the fluid around the brain and spinal cord), epidural injection and selective nerve root injection. He has a special interest in improving the quality of care in the practice of radiology and biomedical imaging. Villanueva-Meyer's research focuses on the how best to use molecular imaging techniques for brain cancer patients. He works closely with colleagues in the UCSF Brain Tumor Center to evaluate emerging imaging and interpretation technologies. Villanueva-Meyer earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. At UCSF, he completed a residency in diagnostic radiology and a fellowship in neuroradiology. Also at UCSF, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship funded by the National Institutes of Health as part of a program that prepares doctors to conduct research in areas that will most serve the nation's needs. Dr. Villanueva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Craniectomy, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Villanueva is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology and American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Villanueva is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Pediatric Neurology

    University Of California At San Francisco

    1825 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Fullerton is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Fullerton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgery At San Francisco Parnassus

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lee Tan is a neurosurgeon with expertise in both minimally invasive and traditional open surgical techniques for patients with various spinal disorders. The conditions he treats include scoliosis, kyphosis, flat back syndrome, chin-on-chest deformity, cervical disc herniation, cervical stenosis, ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis. Trained in neurological and orthopedic spine surgery, he can assess patients from an interdisciplinary perspective. Tan's research interests include spinal biomechanics, motion-preservation surgical techniques and improving surgical outcomes for patients with spinal deformities. Tan received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in neurological surgery at Rush University Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in complex spine surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Tan is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons and North American Spine Society. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Epidural Abscess, Spinal Tumor, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Tan is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Tan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    Radiology At Parnassus – Main Hospital

    505 Parnassus Ave., Third Floor, Room M-372, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Kambiz Nael is a neuroradiologist, a specialist in imaging techniques for diagnosing problems in the head, spine and neck. He cares for patients who need evaluations for strokes, brain aneurysms and other conditions involving the nervous system. Nael's research focuses on using quantitative neuroimaging (computational techniques that can enhance traditional scanning methods for the nervous system) to more precisely diagnose cerebrovascular diseases (conditions that impair blood flow in the brain), such as stroke. Nael earned his medical degree at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran. He completed a residency in diagnostic radiology and a fellowship in neuroradiology at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Nael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Thrombectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Nael is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology and American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Nael is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neuroradiology

    California Pacific Medical Center-Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerome Barakos is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Barakos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Stroke.

    Advanced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology At Mount Zion

    1600 Divisadero St., Basement Level, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Steve Braunstein is a radiation oncologist who cares for both adult and pediatric patients. He specializes in treating brain and spinal tumors, sarcomas, lymphoma and pediatric cancers. He also provides palliative radiotherapy to reduce symptoms in patients with advanced cancer. His expertise encompasses a number of technologies that use radiation as therapy, with a special focus on intraoperative radiotherapy and radiosurgery – using targeted high-dose radiation to destroy tumors, either as an alternative to surgical procedures or in combination with them. Braunstein's primary areas of research include improving radiation planning and treatment through the use of both gene marker analysis and advanced imaging technologies. He also studies how to improve the coordination, timing and delivery of health care that involves a variety of disciplines, including symptom management and cancer specialties. After earning his medical degree as well as a doctorate in biomedical sciences at New York University School of Medicine, Braunstein completed a residency in radiation oncology at UCSF. Braunstein is program director of UCSF's residency program and has a special interest in educating residents and medical students. He received a UCSF Medical Center Exceptional Physician Award in 2013. Braunstein serves as an editor for the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics. He belongs to the American Society for Radiation Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Children's Oncology Group, Radiological Society of North America, North American Skull Base Society, International Gamma Knife Research Foundation and International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society. He is active on committees within the National Cancer Institute, Children's Oncology Group and NRG Oncology. Dr. Braunstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Osteotomy. Dr. Braunstein is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology. Dr. Braunstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgery At San Francisco Parnassus

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ethan Winkler is a neurosurgeon who cares for both adult and pediatric patients. He treats conditions involving the brain, neck or spine, including brain aneurysms (weak, bulging spots on brain arteries), arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistulas (irregular connections between arteries and veins), cavernous malformations (abnormal clusters of small blood vessels that may leak), moyamoya disease (in which progressively narrowing carotid arteries limit blood flow to the brain), stroke and carotid artery disease (in which fatty deposits narrow the vessels bringing blood to the brain). He performs both open microsurgery (techniques using high magnification and very fine instruments) and minimally invasive procedures. In research, Winkler focuses on understanding the mechanisms that result in stroke, such as blood vessel malformations and aneurysms. He directs the UCSF Vascular Anomalies & Stroke Computation Laboratory, which brings together genetic, stem cell and bioengineering technologies to understand how these conditions occur and to design better therapies. To improve patient care, he also seeks to develop safer ways to operate on the brain's blood vessels. Winkler earned his medical degree and a doctorate in neurobiology from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry. He completed a residency in neurological surgery at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in endovascular neurosurgery and a fellowship in cerebrovascular and skull base neurosurgery at Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Winkler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Laminectomy. Dr. Winkler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Glastonbury is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Glastonbury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Prolactinoma, Osteotomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neuroradiology

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Orit Glenn is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Glenn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Cerebellar Degeneration, and Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.

    Advanced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Advanced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm

    Sutter Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dimitrios Giannakidis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Giannakidis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Vein of Galen Aneurysm
    Neurosurgery | Neurology

    Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation

    1100 Sutter St, Flr 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lewis Leng is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Leng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysm. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Calcification of Infancy, PHACE Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Leng is board certified in Neurological Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Vein of Galen Aneurysm?

    Vein of Galen aneurysm is a rare form of arteriovenous malformation in which the embryonic precursor to the vein of Galen, a vein at the base of the brain, dilates causing too much blood to rush to the heart. This can lead to rapid heart failure. Other features may include increased head circumference resulting from hydrocephalus, unusually prominent veins on the face and scalp, developmental delay, persistent headache, and other neurological findings. Vein of Galen aneurysm is often recognized on an ultrasound late in pregnancy. In other cases, it is diagnosed after birth. Although the exact cause remains unknown, this condition appears to result from a defect in early fetal development.

    When should I see a Vein of Galen Aneurysm doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Vein of Galen Aneurysm doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Vein of Galen Aneurysm doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Vein of Galen Aneurysm doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Vein of Galen Aneurysm doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Vein of Galen Aneurysm doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Vein of Galen Aneurysm 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 Vein of Galen Aneurysm doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Vein of Galen Aneurysm 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 Vein of Galen Aneurysm 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 Vein of Galen Aneurysm doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Vein of Galen Aneurysm 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 Vein of Galen Aneurysm doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Vein of Galen Aneurysm 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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