The 20 Best Baller-Gerold Syndrome Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 9 doctor with experience in Baller-Gerold Syndrome near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 7 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Baller-Gerold Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Baller-Gerold Syndrome
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    Main Hospital-Diabetes Complex Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Keating, MD, is currently a McCullough distinguished professor, interim senior vice president, Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine Center and chief of Neurosurgery at Children’s National Hospital. A graduate of Georgetown University Medical School, he completed a neurosurgery residency and fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery/craniofacial surgery at the Albert Einstein and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. Following his training, Dr. Keating served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed at the Oakland Naval Hospital serving as the chief from 1991-1994. After his time in the Navy, he returned to the Bronx where he was on staff at Montefiore Medical Center as well as the Bronx Municipal Hospital Center for two years before coming back to Washington, D.C., in 1996 to join the faculty at Children’s National Dr. Keating's past appointments include the president of the medical staff at Children’s National, as well as head of credentials. He currently maintains a busy practice of pediatric neurosurgery, with an emphasis on tumors, Chiari malformations, craniofacial reconstruction, spinal dysraphism, spasticity and brachial plexus surgery. As a member of the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery and International Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery, he has published and presented extensively in the field. His publications include the previous texts, “An Atlas of Orbitocranial Surgery” and “Tumors of the Pediatric Nervous System” (2nd edition published in 2013), with current work on Neurosurgical Operative Atlas, (2nd ed. Goodrich JT, and Keating RF, Thieme) due for publication in 2018. He is also chair, medical advisory committee on the Board of the American Syringomyelia Alliance Project as well as a founding member of the Posterior Fossa Society and maintains long-standing membership in the CNS, AANS, ASPN and ISPN. Dr. Keating is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baller-Gerold Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy. Dr. Keating is board certified in Neurological Surgery: American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 2000 and Neurological Surgery: American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 1993.

    Advanced in Baller-Gerold Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Baller-Gerold Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Diabetes Complex Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel A. Donoho, MD, received an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College (economics) and medical degree from SUNY- Stony Brook, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Donoho’s research included clinical and translational research in neuroendocrinology, including studies investigating growth hormone replacement and oxytocin function. Dr. Donoho completed his internship and neurological surgery residency at the University of Southern California where he learned from the mentorship of renowned surgeons including Steven L. Giannotta, MD, J. Gordon McComb MD and Martin Weiss, MD He has published over 50 manuscripts and book chapters and given many presentations and invited lectures on innovations in adult and pediatric brain and spinal disorders. During his residency, he completed a prestigious fellowship in endoscopic, minimally disruptive surgery for tumors and other conditions of the skull base under the tutelage of Edward R. Laws, Jr. MD at Harvard Medical School. Following completion of his post-graduate training, he completed a top-tier subspecialty fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Texas Children’s Hospital and he was a clinical instructor in the Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Donoho is excited to join Children’s National Hospital and George Washington University as an assistant professor of pediatric neurosurgery. His clinical interests include brain tumors, pituitary tumors and craniopharyngiomas, rathke’s cleft cysts, spinal tumors, hydrocephalus, myelomeningocele, spina bifida, Chiari malformation, spinal malformations and trauma, spinal dysraphism and craniocervical spinal disorders. He is available for pediatric and prenatal consultations in person and via telehealth. Dr. Donoho’s research appointments are in the faculty of the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, the Children’s National Center for Neuroscience Research and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation. His research group studies surgical education and technological innovations that improve surgical safety. He founded one of the first neurosurgical computer vision research groups with mentors and collaborators at the University of Southern California and Caltech where he maintains an active collaboration. He is currently engaged in studies of surgeon performance using computer vision and machine learning. Dr. Donoho is eligible for certification by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) and the American Board of Pediatric Neurosurgery (ABPNS). Publications Google Scholar. Dr. Donoho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baller-Gerold Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, Sunken Fontanelles, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Laminectomy. Dr. Donoho is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 2024.

    Experienced in Baller-Gerold Syndrome
    Experienced in Baller-Gerold Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    The McCuiston Group

    106 Irving St NW Ste 2300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marjorie Mcknight is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mcknight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baller-Gerold Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Croup, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Mcknight is board certified in American Academy Of Pediatrics.

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    Experienced in Baller-Gerold Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Baller-Gerold Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Prenatal Pediatrics Institute

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hasan R. Syed, MD, was born in Morganton, NC and raised outside of Washington, D.C. He graduated as valedictorian of his high school class and attended Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) as a Presidential Scholar in the Honors College. While in Richmond, he majored in Biomedical Engineering and graduated summa cum laude. He remained at VCU to complete his medical degree, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. During this time, Dr. Syed was awarded funding through the Office of Research for a master’s degree to investigate cancer stem cell biology at King's College London. Dr. Syed completed his internship and neurological surgery residency at Georgetown University under Kevin McGrail, MD He received numerous awards during his training, including the resident traveling fellowship from the AANS/CNS Section on pediatric neurosurgery, and published manuscripts, book chapters and delivered oral presentations on both adult and pediatric brain and spinal disorders. Following completion of his post-graduate training, he relocated to Chicago to complete a prestigious subspecialty fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Northwestern University under renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Tad Tomita, MD After spending three years at the University of Virginia as an assistant professor and associate residency program director, Dr. Syed joined Children’s National Hospital as an associate professor and fellowship director with a focus in pediatric neurosurgery. His clinical interests include brain and spinal tumors, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, Chiari malformation, epilepsy, spinal dysraphism, spasticity, craniocervical spinal disorders, peripheral nerve injuries and Moyamoya disease. He also has a strong interest in minimal access surgeries for brain and spinal disorders in pediatric patients. Dr. Syed is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) and the American Board of Pediatric Neurosurgery (ABPNS). Outside of work, his interests include traveling and spending time with his family in Washington, D.C. Dr. Syed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baller-Gerold Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Syed is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 2020.

    Experienced in Baller-Gerold Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Baller-Gerold Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chima Oluigbo, MD, FRCSC, FAANS, is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Children’s National Hospital and Professor of Neurological Surgery, Neurology and Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in neurological surgery at University Hospitals Birmingham, England and subsequently completed fellowships at the University of Colorado (pediatric neurosurgery) and the Ohio State University (functional and stereotactic neurosurgery). He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and an active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and the AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery. Dr. Oluigbo cares for children with all types of diseases of the nervous system such as epilepsy, brain and spine tumors, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, spina bifida and tethered spinal cord. He specializes in the surgical care of children with epilepsy as well as pediatric functional and restorative neurosurgery. He uses minimally invasive techniques to treat patients with epilepsy. These techniques include the Visualase laser ablation therapy and the ROSA robot assisted epilepsy surgery. He also uses advanced intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) during epilepsy surgery to optimize seizure control outcomes. Dr. Oluigbo previously led the epilepsy surgery service at the Ohio State University Medical Center where he was actively involved in functional neurosurgery (deep brain stimulation). His research interests include epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation, functional neurological restoration and the development of innovative neuromodulation therapies for the treatment of chronic neurological disorders including epilepsy, movement disorders, neurobehavioral and cognitive disorders, chronic pain and spasticity in children. Dr. Oluigbo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baller-Gerold Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Seizures, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy. Dr. Oluigbo is board certified in American Board Of Pediatric Neurological Surgery, 2014.

    Experienced in Baller-Gerold Syndrome
    Experienced in Baller-Gerold Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Ophthalmology Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Marijean Miller, MD, is an expert in all aspects of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus; she has cared for children at Children’s National Hospital for more than 15 years. Dr. Miller also sees adults with strabismus. She is a recognized clinician, surgeon and teacher. She has been named in Washingtonian Magazine's ""Guide to Best Area Ophthalmologists"" three times. Dr. Miller is board-certified in ophthalmology and a member of the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and the Academy of Ophthalmology. She is an elected committee member at the Food and Drug Administration. Her publications are numerous on topics in pediatric eye care, including amblyopia, strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity, visual disabilities in children and rare disease case reports, as well as original research using spectral Doppler ultrasound to evaluate the optic nerve.". Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baller-Gerold Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, and Peters Plus Syndrome. Dr. Miller is board certified in Ophthalmology: American Board Of Ophthalmology, 1993.

    Experienced in Baller-Gerold Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Baller-Gerold Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required
    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 1st Flr PHC, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Baker is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baller-Gerold Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Enlargement In Males, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Melanoma, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Baller-Gerold Syndrome
    Experienced in Baller-Gerold Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Rare Disease Institute

    7125 13th Place Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Lewanda, MD, joined Children's National Hospital as a faculty member in 1994 after finishing her medical genetics training at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the same year. She has served as a faculty member in medical genetics in the Inova health system. Dr. Lewanda is the co-director of the Down Syndrome Clinic. Dr. Lewanda’s research focuses on health outcomes for patients with Down Syndrome, and pediatric to adult transitions for genetics patients. Dr. Lewanda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baller-Gerold Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Head Circumference, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cantu Syndrome, and Hemi 3 Syndrome. Dr. Lewanda is board certified in Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2020, Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 1993, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1991.

    Experienced in Baller-Gerold Syndrome
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Baller-Gerold Syndrome
    Anesthesiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alberto Rivera is an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baller-Gerold Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Hypospadias, Undescended Testicle, and Baller-Gerold Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Baller-Gerold Syndrome?

    Baller-Gerold syndrome is a rare condition characterized by the premature fusion of certain skull bones (craniosynostosis) and abnormalities of bones in the arms and hands.

    When should I see a Baller-Gerold Syndrome doctor in District of Columbia, 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 a Baller-Gerold Syndrome doctor in District of Columbia, 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 Baller-Gerold Syndrome doctors in District of Columbia, 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 Baller-Gerold Syndrome doctors in District of Columbia, 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 a Baller-Gerold Syndrome doctor in District of Columbia, 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 Baller-Gerold Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Baller-Gerold 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 a Baller-Gerold Syndrome doctor in District of Columbia, 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 Baller-Gerold 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 Baller-Gerold 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 Baller-Gerold Syndrome doctors in District of Columbia, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Baller-Gerold 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 a Baller-Gerold Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Baller-Gerold 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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