The 20 Best Autism Spectrum Disorder Doctors Near Me in Oakland, CA

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The 20 Best Autism Spectrum Disorder Doctors near Oakland, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 248 doctor with experience in Autism Spectrum Disorder near Oakland, CA. Of these, 235 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Elite in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    UCSF Path Program Continuity Clinic

    675 18th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Mccracken is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mccracken is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Tourette Syndrome.

    Matthew State
    Elite in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Elite in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute

    401 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Matthew State is a psychiatrist who specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry as well as human genetics. He is chair of the psychiatry department, president of the Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute and a member of the Weill Institute for Neurosciences. Over the past 15 years, State's laboratory has played a leading role in elucidating how rare and de novo (new) genetic mutations can contribute to autism spectrum and Tourette disorders. State earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in psychiatry and a fellowship in child psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA. He then earned his doctoral degree in genetics at Yale University. State has received numerous honors, including the Tarjan Award from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Ruane Prize from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation and Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health from the National Academy of Medicine. He was elected to membership in the National Academy of Medicine in 2013. He is the Oberndorf Family Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at UCSF. Dr. State is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Transient Tic Disorder.

    Dongmei Yue
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Psychiatry
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Psychiatry
    601 Duboce Ave., Suite 250, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dongmei Yue is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yue is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Liver Embolization.

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    Nicola Klein
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics

    Kaiser Permanente Northern California

    1950 Franklin St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicola Klein is a Pediatrics provider in Oakland, California. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Tetanus, Pertussis, Measles, and Diphtheria.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Internal Medicine

    Asian Health Services

    818 Webster St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daveena Ma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Ma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Meghaa S. Bhargava
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Oakland

    3300 Webster St, Ste 612, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Meghaa Bhargava (pronounced May-ga Bar-guv) has a collaborative and evidence-based approach to treatment, empowering every individual to integrate their unique life experience into their care plan. Dr. Bhargava loves puppies and the beach!. Dr. Bhargava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

    Marisa Gardner
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology

    Fetal Treatment Center

    744 52nd St., Third Floor, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Marisa Gardner is a pediatric neurologist who cares for children with all forms of neurological disease. She has special interests in neurology of newborns and epilepsy. She has additional training in interpreting electroencephalograms, tests that record the brain's electrical activity. She cares for young patients from birth through age 21. Gardner directs the Neonatal Neurologic Care Program at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. She also consults on cases in which there is concern about a neurological condition in the fetus. Gardner collaborates on several research projects related to diagnosing, treating and preventing seizures in newborns. Gardner earned her medical degree at UCSF, where she also completed a residency in pediatrics, followed by fellowships in pediatric neurology and epilepsy. She belongs to the Child Neurology Society and American Epilepsy Society. In her free time, Gardner loves to play the piano, dance and spend time with her kids. Dr. Gardner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Myotonia Congenita, Zika Virus Disease, and Microcephaly.

    Satoko Miyamoto
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Berkeley Shattuck

    2150 Shattuck Ave, Ste 725, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Satoko has over 20 years of experience in mental health care. She has a patient-centered approach and uses cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, family dynamics, and mindfulness. Satoko believes everyone should feel heard, safe, supported, and understood. She empowers patients to explore difficult situations and is dedicated to helping them learn skills to be resilient and gain more insight, balance, peace, and happiness in their lives. Dr. Miyamoto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology

    Fetal Treatment Center

    1855 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elliott Sherr is a Pediatric Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sherr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Corpus Callosum Agenesis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, West Syndrome, and Cerebellar Agenesis.

    Neal L. Rojas
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    1625 Van Ness Avenue Care Center

    1625 Van Ness Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neal Rojas is a Pediatrics provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Rojas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Rojas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Oakland Medical Center

    1200 Clay St, 3rd Floor, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nischal Sagar is a Psychiatrist in Oakland, California. Dr. Sagar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Sagar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    The Permanente Medical Group Inc

    1800 Harrison St Fl 7, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Cunningham is a Pediatrics provider in Oakland, California. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Syndactyly Type 1, Proximal Symphalangism, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics

    Asian Health Services

    818 Webster St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chi Le is a Pediatrics provider in Oakland, California. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Diarrhea, Roseola, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Mindful Health Solutions A Professional Medical Corporation

    3300 Webster St, Suite 402, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Minzenberg is a Psychiatrist in Oakland, California. Dr. Minzenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Sleep Medicine

    Kaiser Health Plan Pediatric PHY 118

    3505 Broadway, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Iqbal Rashid is a Sleep Medicine provider in Oakland, California. Dr. Rashid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Medical Genetics
    3505 Broadway, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryce Mendelsohn is a Medical Genetics provider in Oakland, California. Dr. Mendelsohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Chromosome 10q Deletion, Chromosome 13q Duplication, Dihydropteridine Reductase Deficiency, and Maternal Hyperphenylalaninemia.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology

    Kaiser Health Plan Pediatric PHY 118

    3505 Broadway, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Atefeh Hosseini is a Pediatric Neurologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Hosseini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Autosomal Recessive Congenital Methemoglobinemia, and PEPCK 1 Deficiency.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Kaiser Health Plan Pediatric PHY 118

    3505 Broadway, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dawn Sung is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Oakland, California. Dr. Sung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Major Depression.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | Psychiatry

    Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - Child And Family Psychiatry

    3505 Broadway, 8th Floor, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Plauche is a Psychiatrist and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Oakland, California. Dr. Plauche is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Plauche is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Kaiser Health Plan Pediatric PHY 118

    3505 Broadway, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Fong is a Pediatrics provider in Oakland, California. Dr. Fong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Autism Spectrum Disorder?

    Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder. It often appears in the first 2 to 3 years of life. ASD affects the brain's ability to develop normal social and communication skills.

    When should I see an Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor near Oakland, 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor near Oakland, 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder doctors near Oakland, 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder doctors near Oakland, 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor near Oakland, 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor near Oakland, 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder doctors near Oakland, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Autism Spectrum Disorder 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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