The 20 Best Achondroplasia Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 92 doctor with experience in Achondroplasia near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 82 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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92 providers found
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Los Angeles Pediatric Orthopaedics

    150 N Robertson Blvd, Suite 360, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Cho is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. 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, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Cho is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Achondroplasia
    Distinguished in Achondroplasia
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Moise Danielpour is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Danielpour is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achondroplasia, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Hydrocephalus.

    Distinguished in Achondroplasia
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Achondroplasia
    Family Medicine

    Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc.

    1901 W Kettleman Ln Ste 200, 
    Lodi, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Mullen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lodi, California. Dr. Mullen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypochondroplasia, Achondroplasia, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Chronic Cough.

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    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Internal Medicine

    St John's Community Health

    808 W 58th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sushant Bandarpalle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bandarpalle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Monkeypox, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Bandarpalle is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Bandarpalle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    4327 Golden Center Dr, 
    Placerville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Veronica Velasquez-Morfin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Placerville, California. Dr. Velasquez-Morfin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Opioid Use Disorder, Sciatica, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Family Medicine

    Marcos Borrero MD. Inc.

    3490 Palm Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcos Borrero is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Borrero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Osteomyelitis in Children, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Family Medicine

    Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Specialists

    31720 Temecula Pkwy Ste 203, 
    Temecula, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Curtiss Combs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temecula, California. Dr. Combs is rated as an Experienced 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.

    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Neonatology
    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Neonatology
    Referral may be required

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plaza, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Krakow is a Medical Genetics specialist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Krakow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Chondrodystrophy, Acromicric Dysplasia, and Acrofacial Dysostosis Catania Type.

    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Family Medicine

    Adventist Health Lodi Memorial

    975 S Fairmont Ave, 
    Lodi, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tareq Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lodi, California. Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangitis, Achondroplasia, Hypochondroplasia, and CHST3-Related Skeletal Dysplasia.

    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services-Walnut Creek-Pediatric Neurolog

    106 La Casa Via, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Mahaney is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Mahaney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. She is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation, Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Referral may be required

    Cedars Sinai Faculty Physicians

    23560 Crenshaw Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Tuchman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Tuchman is rated as an Advanced 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 Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonas Owen is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Owen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas, Achondroplasia, Hypochondroplasia, and Osteochondroma.

    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Referral may be required
    444 South San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 901, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Kropf is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kropf is rated as an Advanced 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 Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Kyphosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Kropf is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Referral may be required

    Shriners Children's-Northern California

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rolando Roberto is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Roberto 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, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

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

    Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group Inc

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Randolph is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Randolph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. She is also highly rated in 110 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chromosome 11 Uniparental Disomy, Neurofibromatosis, Chromosome 6q Duplication, and Chromosome 8p Deletion.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Experienced in Achondroplasia

    Family Medicine Center At Lakeshore

    1569 Sloat Blvd., Suite 333, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Hill-Sakurai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hill-Sakurai 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Hill-Sakurai is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine, Family Medicine. Dr. Hill-Sakurai is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Spine Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Suite A2300, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammad Diab is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Diab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Diab is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery., Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Diab is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    101 East Valencia Mesa Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Muhonen is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Muhonen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Sunken Fontanelles, Bulging Fontanelles, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Muhonen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3010 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marilyn Jones is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Akinesia Sequence, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, Hypertrichosis-Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Referral may be required

    Shriners Childrens Southern California

    909 S Fair Oaks Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Nguyen is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Claw Foot, Clubfoot, and Scoliosis. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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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