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Brain Metastases Specialists

61 verified specialists treating brain metastases from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Brigham and Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Patrick Wen

Patrick Wen, MD

Director, Center for Neuro-Oncology; Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Neuro-Oncology
Andrew Lassman

Andrew Lassman, MD

Professor of Neurology; Chief, Division of Neuro-Oncology; John Harris Professor of Neurology

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Neuro-Oncology
Fabio Iwamoto

Fabio Iwamoto, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology at CUMC; Deputy Director, Division of Neuro-Oncology

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Neuro-Oncology
John Kresl

John Kresl, MD, PH.D

Oncology

Phoenix, AZ30+ years
Radiation Oncology
Daphne Haas-Kogan

Daphne Haas-Kogan, M.D.

Willem and Corrie Hees Family Professor of Radiation Oncology, Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Neuro-Oncology
Howard Fine

Howard Fine, M.D.

Louis and Gertrude Feil Professor of Medicine; Professor of Neurology; Professor of Neurology in Medicine; Professor of Neurology in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine; Founding Director, Brain Tumor Center; Associate Director for Translational Research, Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Neuro-Oncology
Stuart Grossman

Stuart Grossman, M.D.

Professor of Oncology, Medicine, and Neurological Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Oncology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Medical Oncology
Vinay Puduvalli

Vinay Puduvalli, M.D.

Professor and Chair, Department of Neuro-Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine

Neurology

Houston, TX30+ years
Neuro-Oncology
Alexandra Miller

Alexandra Miller, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Neuro-Oncology
Lynne Taylor

Lynne Taylor, MD

Co-director of the Alvord Brain Tumor Center at UW Medical Center, UW Alexander M. Spence Endowed Chair in Neuro-oncology, UW Professor of Neurology and Oncology

Neurology

Seattle, WA30+ years
Neuro-Oncology
Priscilla Brastianos

Priscilla Brastianos, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Neuro-Oncology
Antonio Omuro

Antonio Omuro, MD

Professor

Neurology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Neuro-Oncology
Karen Fink

Karen Fink, PH.D., M.D.

Neurology

Prosper, TX30+ years
Neuro-Oncology
Ugonma Chukwueke

Ugonma Chukwueke, M.D.

Neuro-oncologist, Associate Director of the Center for Central Nervous System (CNS) Lymphoma, Physician Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA15+ years
Neuro-Oncology
Karan Dixit

Karan Dixit, MD

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Hematology

Chicago, IL15+ years
Hematology & Oncology
Elizabeth Gerstner

Elizabeth Gerstner, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Associate Neuro-Oncologist, Massachusetts General Hospital

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Neuro-Oncology
Wendy Sherman

Wendy Sherman, MD

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL15+ years
Neuro-Oncology
Jessica Schulte

Jessica Schulte, M.D., PH.D.

Neurology

New York, NY10+ years
Neuro-Oncology
Ron Shiloh

Ron Shiloh, MD

Instructor in Radiation Oncology, Part-Time, Harvard Medical School

Oncology

Boston, MA20+ years
Breast Oncology
Craig Nolan

Craig Nolan, MD

Assistant Professor, Neurology & Neuroscience, Weill Cornell Medical College

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Neuro-Oncology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of brain metastases specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Brain Metastases as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a brain metastases specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for brain metastases depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these brain metastases specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Brain Metastases?
Brain Metastases is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches brain metastases care.