The 20 Best Achondroplasia Doctors in The United States

Find the Top Achondroplasia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 559 doctor with experience in Achondroplasia near The United States. Of these, 481 are Experienced, 50 are Advanced, 16 are Elite and 11 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

    1600 Rockland Road, 
    Wilmington, DE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Bober is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Bober is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 69 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type 2 (MOPD2), Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type 1 (MOPD1), Achondroplasia, Osteotomy, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Bober is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics. Dr. Bober is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required

    Rubenstein Child Health Building

    200 North Wolfe Street, Rubenstein BLDG Lower Level, Rubenstein BLDG Lower Level, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julie Hoover-Fong is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Hoover-Fong is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achondroplasia, Rhizomelic Syndrome, Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia Strudwick Type, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Hoover-Fong is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics. Dr. Hoover-Fong is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

    1600 Rockland Road, 
    Wilmington, DE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ricki Carroll is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. She is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achondroplasia, Thanatophoric Dysplasia, Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia, Diastrophic Dysplasia, and Osteotomy. Dr. Carroll is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Carroll is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Orthopedics | General Surgery
    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Orthopedics | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1432 Southwest Blvd, 
    Jefferson City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Hoernschemeyer is an Orthopedics specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Jefferson City, Missouri. Dr. Hoernschemeyer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achondroplasia, Scoliosis, Acanthosis Nigricans, Spinal Fusion, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Hoernschemeyer is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hoernschemeyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware

    1600 Rockland Rd, 
    Wilmington, DE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Mackenzie is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Mackenzie is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4 (MPS IV, Morquio Syndrome), Brachydactyly Mononen Type, Achondroplasia, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Mackenzie is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    3333 Burnet Ave, Ml 4006, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Saal is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Saal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 200 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achondroplasia, Treacher Collins Syndrome, Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez Type, and Acrofacial Dysostosis Catania Type. Dr. Saal is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required

    Texas Childrens Physician Group

    6651 Main St, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carlos Bacino is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bacino is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achondroplasia, Angelman Syndrome, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, and Lissencephaly 1. Dr. Bacino is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    6431 Fannin St, Suite Msb 3.134, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacqueline Hecht is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hecht is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pseudoachondroplasia, Achondroplasia, Cleft Lip and Palate, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Orthopedics
    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Colorado

    13123 E 16th Ave, 
    Aurora, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Klane White is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. White is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achondroplasia, Brachydactyly Mononen Type, Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Charrow is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Charrow is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gaucher Disease Type 1, Gaucher Disease, Achondroplasia, Isovaleric Acidemia, and Splenectomy.

    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    202 N Yellowstone Dr, 
    Madison, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Pauli is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Pauli is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achondroplasia, Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia Strudwick Type, X-Linked Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Tarda, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    700 Davey Crockett Drive, Suite 500, Suite 500, 
    New Boston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Phillip Pace is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Boston, Texas. Dr. Pace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Chronic Pain, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Pace is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Pace is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Referral may be required

    Twin Cities Spine Center

    913 E 26th St, Suite 600, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Perra is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Perra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Perra is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Family Medicine

    Coastal Community Health Services Inc.

    202 Lakeshore Dr, 
    Saint Marys, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Briana Gray is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Marys, Georgia. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Gray is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Referral may be required

    University Orthopaedic Center

    590 S Wakara Way, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Carroll is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. She is also highly rated in 86 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Knock Knees, Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas, Osteotomy, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Carroll is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Carroll is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Los Angeles Pediatric Orthopaedics

    11710 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Cho is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Cho is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Family Medicine

    Access Health & Avera Medical Group — Carlson St, Marshall

    1521 Carlson St, 
    Marshall, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jill Vroman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marshall, Minnesota. Dr. Vroman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Vroman is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Vroman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Internal Medicine

    Texas Health Physicians Group

    8210 Walnut Hill Ln, Suite 718, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Natalia Palacio is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Palacio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Palacio is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Referral required

    Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dmitriy Niyazov is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Niyazov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d), Macroglossia, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Dr. Niyazov is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, Clinical Genetics And Genomics - General. Dr. Niyazov is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Geisinger Pottsville - 65 Forward Community Medicine

    529 Terry Reiley Way, 
    Pottsville, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ricky Heath is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Heath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Dementia, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Heath is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Achondroplasia?

    Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth that causes the most common type of dwarfism.

    When should I see an Achondroplasia doctor in The United States?

    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 Achondroplasia doctor in The United States?

    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 Achondroplasia doctors in The United States?

    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 Achondroplasia doctors in The United States?

    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 Achondroplasia doctor in The United States?

    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 Achondroplasia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Achondroplasia 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 Achondroplasia doctor in The United States?

    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 Achondroplasia 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 Achondroplasia 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 Achondroplasia doctors in The United States?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Achondroplasia 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 Achondroplasia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Achondroplasia 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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