The 20 Best Achondroplasia Doctors Near Me in houston, TX

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Achondroplasia near houston, TX. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Advanced.

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    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    6431 Fannin St, Suite Msb 3.134, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    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
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Elite in Achondroplasia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required

    Texas Childrens Physician Group

    6651 Main St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    6410 Fannin St, Ste 500, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Swahili
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Hillman is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hillman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome, Microcephaly, and Chromosome 6 Uniparental Disomy. Dr. Hillman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    6701 Fannin St, Suite 1560, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lindsay Burrage is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Burrage is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Hypotonia, Argininosuccinic Aciduria, and Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. Dr. Burrage is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Referral may be required
    1699 Hermann Dr Unit 7119, 
    Houston, TX 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shashikant Kulkarni is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Thanatophoric Dysplasia, Apert Syndrome, Acrocephalopolydactyly, and Hydrops Fetalis.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    1504 Taub Loop, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Afrikaans, Dutch, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ignatia Van Den Veyver is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Van Den Veyver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydatidiform Mole, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, Ectodermal Dysplasias, and Clouston Syndrome. Dr. Van Den Veyver is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    1 Baylor Plz, Bcm 320, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrea Petersen is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Petersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. She is also highly rated in 94 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses 2q37 Deletion Syndrome, WAGR Syndrome, Culler Jones Syndrome, and Polysyndactyly Cardiac Malformation. Dr. Petersen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    325 W 20th St Ste 101, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Herrera is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Herrera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Occupational Asthma, High Cholesterol, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Herrera is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Referral may be required

    Texas Childrens Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Baldwin is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Baldwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Clubfoot, and Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly.

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

    Texas Childrens Physician Group

    6651 Main St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keren Machol is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Machol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly, Micrognathia, MELAS Syndrome, and Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. Dr. Machol is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Referral may be required

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Phillips is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, and Clubfoot. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bret Bostwick is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bostwick is rated as an Experienced 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 Learman Syndrome, Micrognathia, Acheiropody, and Meier-Gorlin Syndrome.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christine Eng is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Eng 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 Hypotonia, Gaucher Disease Type 1, Micrognathia, Meier-Gorlin Syndrome, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Eng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Beaudet is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Beaudet 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 Angelman Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Primary Carnitine Deficiency, and Hypotonia.

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

    Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

    6445 Main St Ste 2500, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karim Shafi is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Shafi is rated as an Experienced 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 Diastrophic Dysplasia, Cervical Spondylosis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Shafi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Achondroplasia
    Family Medicine

    STAT Home Health Houston Bellaire LLC

    4710 Bellaire Blvd Ste 390, 
    Bellaire,, TX 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynda Moses is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellaire,, Texas. Dr. Moses is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achondroplasia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Moses is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Texas Children's Hospital Bellaire Specialty Care

    6330 West Loop S Ste 300, 
    Bellaire, TX 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Gerow is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bellaire, Texas. Dr. Gerow 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, Kyphosis, and Spinal Fusion.

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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 near houston, TX?

    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 houston, TX?

    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 houston, TX?

    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 houston, TX?

    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 houston, TX?

    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 houston, TX?

    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 houston, TX?

    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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