The 20 Best Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

Find the Top Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome near Washington, DC. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Medical Genetics
    Advanced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Tifft is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tifft is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sandhoff Disease, Gangliosidosis, GM1 Gangliosidosis, and Tay-Sachs Disease.

    Advanced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dina Zand is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Zand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria, Cerebellar Hypoplasia, Lissencephaly 1, and Miller-Dieker Syndrome.

    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Neuroscience Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 1300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Youssef Kousa is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kousa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Van Der Woude Syndrome, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Anencephaly, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Kousa is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2020.

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    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    CN Shepherd Park

    7125 13th Place Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Cara Biddle is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Biddle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Biddle is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2004.

    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Rare Disease Institute

    7125 13th Place Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seth Berger is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Berger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, and Mosaicism. Dr. Berger is board certified in Medical Biochemical Genetics: American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2019, Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2016, and Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2017.

    Distinguished in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    10 Center Drive Msc 1851, Bldg. 10, Room 10c-103, Nhgri, Nih, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Gahl is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gahl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2, Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome, Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1, Oculocutaneous Albinism, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology | Neonatology
    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology | Neonatology
    Referral may be required

    Gw Maternal Fetal Medicine-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shriddha Nayak is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist and a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nayak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Cervical Dysplasia, and Zika Virus Disease. Dr. Nayak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Markello is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Markello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Albinism, Mosaicism, Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2, and Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1.

    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rita Driggers is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Driggers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polyhydramnios, Hydrops Fetalis, Fetal Edema, and Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. Dr. Driggers is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Distinguished in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Northern Virginia

    3023 Hamaker Court, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Mulkey is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Mulkey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Encephalitis Lethargica. Dr. Mulkey is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2011.

    Advanced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Advanced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Dept Of Transfusion Medicine/Nih Clinical Center

    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karin Weiss is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulnar-Mammary Syndrome, Increased Head Circumference, Gaucher Disease Type 2, Microcephaly, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    49 Convent Dr Rm 4a56, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Biesecker is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Biesecker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proteus Syndrome, Proteus-Like Syndrome, Acromicric Dysplasia, and Lenz Microphthalmia Syndrome.

    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    8901 Wisconsin Ave, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clesson Turner is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Hypotonia, Cortical Dysplasia, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    5131 Dudley Ln, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maximilian Muenke is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Muenke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Holoprosencephaly, Turner Syndrome, Corpus Callosum Agenesis, and Chromosome 7q Duplication.

    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Northern Virginia

    3023 Hamaker Court, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Natasha Shur is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Shur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency, Phenylketonuria (PKU), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Increased Head Circumference. Dr. Shur is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2007 and Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2018.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    Alpha GI Care PC

    7247 Hanover Pkwy Ste A, 
    Greenbelt, MD 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzan Ebrahimi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Ebrahimi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ebrahimi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required
    3300 Gallows Rd, Women's And Children's, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Titilope Oduyebo is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Oduyebo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Zika Virus Disease, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Tetanus, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Tao Yu MD LLC

    121 Congressional Ln Ste 404, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Tao Yu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Osteoporosis, Atherosclerosis, Endoscopy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome?

    Achalasia microcephaly syndrome is an extremely rare genetic syndrome that appears in infants and is characterized by microcephaly (abnormally small head), intellectual disability, achalasia (esophageal dysfunction), and failure to thrive (growth and development delay).

    When should I see an Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 an Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome doctors near Washington, DC?

    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 Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome doctors near Washington, DC?

    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 an Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome 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 an Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome 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 Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome 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 Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome doctors near Washington, DC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome 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 an Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome 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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