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    MediFind found 53 doctor with experience in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak near Houston, TX. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

    Location:
    Houston, TX, US
    53 providers found
    Neurosurgery
    Neurosurgery

    MD Anderson

    2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Life Sciences Plaza, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaan Raza is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Raza and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Meningioma, Bone Tumor, Turbinectomy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

    Otolaryngology | Surgical Oncology
    Otolaryngology | Surgical Oncology

    MD Anderson

    2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Life Sciences Plaza, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ehab Hanna is an Otolaryngologist and a Surgical Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hanna and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Sinus Cancer, Turbinectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Neurosurgery
    Neurosurgery

    UT Physicians

    6400 Fannin St, Suite 2800, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacques Morcos is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Morcos and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Meningioma, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

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    Shirley Y. Su
    Otolaryngology
    Otolaryngology

    MD Anderson

    2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Life Sciences Plaza, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shirley Su is an Otolaryngologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Su and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. Her top areas of expertise are Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Turbinectomy, and Septoplasty.

    Otolaryngology
    Otolaryngology

    Sean Boutros MD PLLC

    9230 Katy Fwy, Suite 600, 
    Houston, TX 
     (9.1 mi)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arjuna Kuperan is an Otolaryngologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kuperan has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Nasal Polyps, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kuperan is currently accepting new patients.

    Otolaryngology
    Otolaryngology

    Cecil S.T. Yeung, MD Facs And Associates

    1103 Banks St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (2.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Marcus Hershey is an Otolaryngologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hershey and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Hershey is currently accepting new patients.

    1200 Binz St, Suite 970b, 
    Houston, TX 
     (2.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Levinthal is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Levinthal and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Cavernous Lymphangioma, Hygroma Cervical, Cystic Hygroma, and Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.

    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    1200 Binz St, Suite 1200, 
    Houston, TX 
     (2.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanaz Harirchian is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Harirchian and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. Her top area of expertise is Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.

    UT Physicians

    6400 Fannin St, Suite 2800, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Kitagawa is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kitagawa and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Delirium, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kitagawa is currently accepting new patients.

    Neurosurgery | Interventional Radiology
    Neurosurgery | Interventional Radiology

    UT Physicians

    6400 Fannin St, Suite 2800, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peng Chen is a Neurosurgery specialist and an Interventional Radiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chen and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    UT Physicians

    6400 Fannin St, Suite 2800, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Spiros Blackburn is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Blackburn and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Blackburn is currently accepting new patients.

    Otolaryngology
    Otolaryngology

    UT Physicians

    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 mi)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Yao is an Otolaryngologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Yao has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Sinusitis, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yao is currently accepting new patients.

    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    UT Physicians

    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rohan Samant is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Samant and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Glossectomy. Dr. Samant is currently accepting new patients.

    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology

    UT Physicians

    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohamed Shahin is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Shahin and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome, Ascites, Desmoid Tumor, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Shahin is currently accepting new patients.

    Otolaryngology
    Otolaryngology

    UT Physicians

    6410 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Martin Citardi is an Otolaryngologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Citardi and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Ethmoiditis, Endoscopy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Citardi is currently accepting new patients.

    Neurosurgery
    Neurosurgery

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    1504 Taub Loop, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.7 mi)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ali Jalali is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Jalali has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Craniosynostosis, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Jalali is currently accepting new patients.

    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    1504 Taub Loop, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.7 mi)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pascale Aouad is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Aouad has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. Her top areas of expertise are Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis, Gorham's Disease, Stroke, and Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    1504 Taub Loop, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.7 mi)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shankar Gopinath is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gopinath has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Craniectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Gopinath is currently accepting new patients.

    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

    Tmh Physician Associates PLLC

    6565 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Masayoshi Takashima is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Takashima and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Takashima is currently accepting new patients.

    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology

    Houston Radiology Associated

    6565 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 mi)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Marcin is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Marcin has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Marcin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 03/06/2025

    What is the definition of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak?

    A CSF leak is an escape of the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. This fluid is called the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

    When should I see a Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctors near Houston, TX?

    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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctors near Houston, TX?

    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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctors near Houston, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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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