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

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The 20 Best Autism Spectrum Disorder Doctors near Poway, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 200 doctor with experience in Autism Spectrum Disorder near Poway, CA. Of these, 182 are Experienced and 18 are Advanced.

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

    Neighborhood Healthcare-Gold Family Health Center

    13010 Poway Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alejandra Postlethwaite is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Poway, California. Dr. Postlethwaite is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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

    Office

    15611 Pomerado Rd Ste 535, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pria Persaud is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Poway, California. Dr. Persaud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

    Stephen F. Signer
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - San Diego, Innovation Drive

    15373 Innovation Dr, Ste 390, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Signer is a Psychiatrist in San Diego, California. Dr. Signer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Schizophrenia. Dr. Signer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neighborhood Healthcare-Gold Family Health Center

    13010 Poway Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Claire Andersen is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Poway, California. Dr. Andersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Major Depression, Selective Mutism, and Anorexia.

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

    Neighborhood Healthcare-Gold Family Health Center

    13010 Poway Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zulma Curet is a Pediatrics provider in Poway, California. Dr. Curet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Jaundice, and Anemia.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Family Medicine

    Neighborhood Healthcare-Gold Family Health Center

    13010 Poway Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Mould is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Mould is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Ascites, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Office

    15725 Pomerado Rd Ste 203, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hilary Bowers is a Pediatrics provider in Poway, California. Dr. Bowers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top area of expertise is Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Office

    15725 Pomerado Rd Ste 203, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dori Mortimer is a Pediatrics provider in Poway, California. Dr. Mortimer 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 Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Palomar Health Medical Group

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sonal Khattri is a Pediatrics provider in Poway, California. Dr. Khattri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Delayed Growth, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Dr. Khattri is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Renova San Diego

    12396 World Trade Dr Ste 109, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Court is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Court is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Sharp Healthcare

    10670 Wexford St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Martinez is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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

    Childrens Primary Care Medical Group Inc

    12036 Scripps Highlands Dr # 102, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thuan Diep is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Diep is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Viral Gastroenteritis.

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

    Childrens Primary Care Medical Group Inc

    12036 Scripps Highlands Dr # 102, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tari Park is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Park 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 Obesity in Children.

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

    Rancho Bernardo Medical Offices

    17140 Bernardo Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Schuermeyer is a Psychiatrist and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in San Diego, California. Dr. Schuermeyer has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Selective Mutism. Dr. Schuermeyer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Rancho Bernardo Medical Offices - Psychiatry Department

    17140 Bernardo Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Breda Velasquez is a Psychiatrist and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in San Diego, California. Dr. Velasquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Tourette Syndrome, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Velasquez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Rancho Bernardo Medical Offices

    17140 Bernardo Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Curtis Leong is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Leong 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 Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Kaiser Permanente Tehachapi BLVD Medical Office

    17140 Bernardo Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Washburn is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Washburn 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.

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

    Mark Lyman Magulac M.D. A Professional Corp.

    11440 W Bernardo Ct Ste 300, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Magulac is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in San Diego, California. Dr. Magulac is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

    Nathan Mcfarland
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    10039 Vine St, 
    Lakeside, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Mcfarland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeside, California. Dr. Mcfarland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Family Medicine

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown-Ophthalmology

    16899 W Bernardo Dr Fl 2, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jayakumar Priyanga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Priyanga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, Vaginal Cysts, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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 Poway, 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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