@as72: I saw Dr. Theodosopoulos. I think to secure an appointment with a neurosurgeon UCSF requires you to forward any MRI scans that you have had done previously whereby the meningioma was cited by a radiologist. If the MRI scan was forwarded digitally to UCSF then you could just have a ZOOM/video visit with Dr. Theodosopoulos if that is more convenient for you. That is what I did. He needs to know your symptoms and relaying that information and reviewing the MRI (with you, online) will guide him in determining what course of action he thinks is appropriate. I was very happy with Dr. Theo. He answered all my questions and when I apologized for asking too many he said, "Don't apologize, that's what we're here for." I am so happy to hear that you are being seen at UCSF. U.S. New & World Report rated UCSF #2 in the United States for neurosurgery for 2025-2026. (N.Y.U. was rated #1) And, Dr. Theo. is in charge of overseeing meningioma surgeries as well as the radiation clinic if it is decided that surgery (craniotomy) isn't a good option. I would really like to hear how your visit goes so please keep me posted. You can send a personal message through this forum via @mkoch if you'd prefer.