The 20 Best Apert Syndrome Doctors Near Me in California, US

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The 20 Best Apert Syndrome Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in Apert Syndrome near California, US. Of these, 53 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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61 providers found
    Advanced in Apert Syndrome
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Advanced in Apert Syndrome
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    4650 West Sunset Boulevard, Ms#96, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Urata is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Urata is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Plagiocephaly, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Urata is currently accepting new patients.

    William Y. Hoffman
    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery

    Birthmarks & Vascular Anomalies Center

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 4B, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. William Hoffman is a plastic surgeon who specializes in treating children with a wide variety of craniofacial (skull or face) abnormalities, including cleft lip and cleft palate, craniosynostosis, facial palsy, and hemangiomas and other birthmarks or vascular anomalies. An innovator in the field of craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery, he routinely performs complex and intricate surgeries, and works with orthodontists and other specialists to correct abnormalities in children's facial appearances while improving their breathing and ability to eat. He also treats adults, performing complex facial reconstructions as well as aesthetic facial surgeries, including facelifts, rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). Hoffman is widely published, and his research interests include the biology of hemangiomas, fetal surgery for facial deformities and improving cleft lip surgery. Working with the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Hoffman led a successful effort to pass legislation in California that greatly expands insurance coverage for children with cleft lip and palate. Hoffman has been named to U.S. News & World Report's list of America's best doctors for the past 15 years, a distinction reserved for the top 1 percent of physicians in the nation for a given specialty. Hoffman earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry. At UCSF, he completed a residency in general surgery and a residency in plastic surgery, serving as chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in craniofacial and cleft lip surgery at NYU Langone Health. Hoffman is treasurer of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons. He serves as a senior examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery and on its craniofacial surgery advisory council. He is past president of the American Association of Pediatric Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Bifid Nose, Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Craniectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    General Surgery
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Hanak is a General Surgeon in Orange, California. Dr. Hanak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Increased Head Circumference, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Myelomeningocele. Dr. Hanak is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    Neurosurgery | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    Neurosurgery | Pediatric Neurology
    505 South Main Street, Suite 300, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joffre Olaya is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Olaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Syringobulbia, Seizures, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Olaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    Palliative Medicine
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Keating is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Keating is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Acrodysostosis, Acrofacial Dysostosis Nager Type, Acrofacial Dysostosis Weyers Type, and Townes-Brocks Syndrome. Dr. Keating is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    UC Davis Medical Center MIND Institute

    2825 50th St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Madelena Martin is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Sacramento, California. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Pompe Disease, Danon Disease, Phenylketonuria (PKU), and Fabry Disease. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    General Surgery
    403 West Adams Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joan Wright is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Symphalangism Distal, Macrodactyly of the Hand, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, and Polydactyly. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    General Surgery
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Yengo is a General Surgeon in Orange, California. Dr. Yengo has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, Sunken Fontanelles, Craniectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Yengo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Apert Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Apert Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hermann Lorenz is a Plastic Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lorenz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Pierre Robin Sequence, Micrognathia, Osteotomy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Apert Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Apert Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery

    Center For Female Urology And Neuro Urology

    1000 Welch Rd Ste 100, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rohit Khosla is a Plastic Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Khosla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Craniosynostosis, Pierre Robin Sequence, Myringotomy, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Apert Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Apert Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derrick Wan is a Plastic Surgeon in Redwood City, California. Dr. Wan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Micrognathia, Pierre Robin Sequence, Treacher Collins Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Apert Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Apert Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dena Matalon is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Matalon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Campomelia Cumming Type, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, Coffin-Lowry Syndrome, and Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome.

    Advanced in Apert Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Advanced in Apert Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    Los Angeles Medical Center

    4760 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stacey Francis is a Plastic Surgeon and an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Francis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Pierre Robin Sequence, Orofaciodigital Syndrome 1, Orofaciodigital Syndrome Type 2, Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome, and Myringotomy. Dr. Francis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Apert Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Apert Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

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

    Jeffrey Hammoudeh is a Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hammoudeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Newborn Head Molding, Pierre Robin Sequence, Micrognathia, Osteotomy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Apert Syndrome
    Advanced in Apert Syndrome

    Genetics Center

    211 S Main St, 
    Orange, CA 
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Touran Zadeh is a Pediatrics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Zadeh has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Branchio-Oculo-Facial Syndrome (BOFS), Ring Chromosome 14, Ring Chromosome 4, and Ring Chromosome 13.

    Alexander Y. Lin
    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    General Surgery | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    General Surgery | Plastic Surgery

    Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery Clinic

    1600 Divisadero St., Room H2907, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Lin is a General Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Plagiocephaly, Sunken Fontanelles, Metopic Ridge, Osteotomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Choc Neuro Surg

    1010 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Loudon is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in Orange, California. Dr. Loudon has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Bulging Fontanelles, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Hydrocephalus, and Sunken Fontanelles.

    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Family Health Clinic

    2480 Sonoma St, Mercy Family Health Center, 
    Redding, CA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Holt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Redding, California. Dr. Holt has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hallermann-Streiff Syndrome, Orofaciodigital Syndrome Type 2, Weill-Marchesani Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm R211, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Mahaney is a Neurosurgery provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Mahaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation, Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Plastic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Apert Syndrome
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Plastic Surgery | General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karl Bruckman is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Bruckman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apert Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Micrognathia, TMJ Disorders, Osteomyelitis in Children, Osteotomy, and Septoplasty.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Apert Syndrome?

    Apert syndrome is a genetic condition in which the seams between the skull bones close earlier than normal. This affects the shape of the head and face. Children with Apert syndrome often have deformities of the hands and feet as well.

    When should I see an Apert Syndrome doctor in California, US?

    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 Apert Syndrome doctor in California, US?

    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 Apert Syndrome doctors in California, US?

    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 Apert Syndrome doctors in California, US?

    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 Apert Syndrome doctor in California, US?

    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 Apert Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Apert 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 Apert Syndrome doctor in California, US?

    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 Apert 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 Apert 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 Apert Syndrome doctors in California, US?

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

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