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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 531 doctor with experience in Autism Spectrum Disorder near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 481 are Experienced, 44 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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531 providers found
    Elite in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shafali Jeste is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jeste is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Elite in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Elite in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Office

    300 Med Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Geschwind is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Geschwind is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Internal Medicine

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Nephrology And Infectious Diseases

    1245 16th St Ste 307, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alice Kuo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kuo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Rett Syndrome, Obesity, and Obesity in Children.

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    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Santa Monica

    2001 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 320, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa has over five years of experience in mental health care. She uses a holistic, individualized, evidence-based approach using the collaborate problem-solving model. Melissa has experience working in an inpatient psychiatric hospital specializing in family systems. Dr. Fillmore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Fillmore is board certified in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center. Dr. Fillmore is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Office

    300 Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peyman Golshani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Golshani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 15q11.2 Microdeletion, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Virtual Care, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sheila Cai is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Cai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Cai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    2001 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 320, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lukman-afis Babajide is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Babajide is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Babajide is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Pediatric Specialty Care

    1260 15th St Ste 1024, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Ahn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Ahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).

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

    Venice Family Clinic

    2509 Pico Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Lamp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lamp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Portera is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Portera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fragile X Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Uc Regents

    10833 Leconte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julian Martinez is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, RASopathies, 3MC Syndrome, and Stickler Syndrome.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rujuta Wilson is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Hypotonia, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kek Loo is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Loo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Nelson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pyle Disease, Hypotonia, Microcephaly, and Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.

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

    Office

    760 Westwood Plz Ste 48-270, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suma Jacob is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jacob is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anorexia, and Tourette Syndrome.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Office

    300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 3300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irene Koolwijk is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Koolwijk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics

    UCLA Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 265, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raman Sankar is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sankar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, 15q11.2 Microdeletion, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Beverly Hills

    8383 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 202, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Allie Shapiro is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Shapiro is board certified in Child And Adolescent Psychiatry - American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology and Psychiatry - American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Shapiro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy #339

    1450 10th St Fl 2, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Peterson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asthma in Children, and Roseola.

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

    Vitality & Longevity Medical Center A Professional Medical Corporation

    2221 Lincoln Blvd Ste 200, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Behroozan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Behroozan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His clinical expertise encompasses Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Herpetic Stomatitis, and Oral Herpes.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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