The 20 Best Bjornstad Syndrome Doctors Near Me

Find the Top Bjornstad Syndrome Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 94 doctor with experience in Bjornstad Syndrome. Of these, 64 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Distinguished in Bjornstad Syndrome
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    Scott B. Karlene MD PC

    1352 S Linden Rd, 
    Flint, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Gaffney is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Gaffney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 146 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, Papular Urticaria, and Rosacea. Dr. Gaffney is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Distinguished in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Head And Neck Surgery, Turkiye, 
    Gaziantep, TR 

    Secaattin Gulsen practices practicing medicine in Gaziantep, Turkey. Gulsen is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Bjornstad Syndrome, Ruptured Eardrum, Familial Otosclerosis, Endoscopy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Distinguished in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Essen, NW, DE 

    Adela Marina-Della practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Ms. Marina-Della is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Bjornstad Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, Meningoencephalocele, and Thymectomy.

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    Distinguished in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Distinguished in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Changchun, CN 

    Xuncan Liu practices practicing medicine in Changchun, China. Liu is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Bjornstad Syndrome, Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency, Pili Torti, and Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.

    Distinguished in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Distinguished in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Ho Chi Minh City, SG, VN 

    Ngo Trinh practices practicing medicine in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. Trinh is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Bjornstad Syndrome, Syphilis, Erythroderma, and Exfoliative Dermatitis.

    Advanced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Advanced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Referral required

    Kindred Hair & Skin Center LLC

    11125 Stratfield Ct, 
    Marriottsville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chesahna Kindred is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Marriottsville, Maryland. Dr. Kindred is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, GAPO Syndrome, and Trichostasis Spinulosa. Dr. Kindred is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Advanced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Mount Sinai

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Danielle Dubin is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Dubin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Monilethrix, Trichostasis Spinulosa, Pili Torti, and Uncombable Hair Syndrome. Dr. Dubin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Advanced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Chen is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Contact Dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, DRESS Syndrome, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Advanced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Hpi Physicians LLC

    1616 S Kelly Ave, 
    Edmond, OK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hilary Lawrence is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Edmond, Oklahoma. Dr. Lawrence is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urticaria Pigmentosa, Vascular Birthmark, Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei, and Stork Bite. Dr. Lawrence is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Physician Assistant
    Advanced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Physician Assistant
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2101 Rosecrans Ave # 32303230, 
    El Segundo, CA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexandra Kroeff is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in El Segundo, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Kroeff, PA is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Woolly Hair Syndrome, Trichostasis Spinulosa, Bjornstad Syndrome, and Monilethrix. Kroeff, PA is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Advanced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Referral required

    Aviva Dermatology

    915 Gessner Rd, Suite 500, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Simone Stalling is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Stalling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Trichothiodystrophy, Warts, and Epidermoid Cyst. Dr. Stalling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Experienced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Dermatology Associates Of VA PC

    280 Charles H. Dimmock Parkway, Suite 4, 
    Colonial Heights, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Sprigle is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Dr. Sprigle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Sprigle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Experienced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ann Marqueling is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Marqueling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Birthmark, Stork Bite, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, and Congenital Athymia. Dr. Marqueling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Experienced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Referral required

    Office

    3016 30th Dr, 
    Astoria, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lilly-rose Paraskevas is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Astoria, New York. Dr. Paraskevas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Athlete's Foot, Acquired Ichthyosis, Follicular Ichthyosis, and Trichoepithelioma. Dr. Paraskevas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Experienced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4207 Boulder Ridge Rd Ste 175, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Cornatzer is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Bismarck, North Dakota. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Cornatzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Nevus. Dr. Cornatzer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Park Nicollet Contact Dermatitis Clinic

    7550 34th Ave S, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Hylwa is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Hylwa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Contact Dermatitis, Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and Comedones. Dr. Hylwa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Experienced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Dermatology Office

    4420 W Lovers Ln, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ellen Turner is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Contact Dermatitis, Female Pattern Baldness, Malignant Hypertension, and Comedones. Dr. Turner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Experienced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Surf City Dermatology

    10061 Adams Ave Ste 103, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jannett Nguyen is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Experienced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Referral required

    Bracciano Dermatology PLC

    8430 Cooper Creek Blvd Ste 102, 
    University Park, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Bracciano is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in University Park, Florida. Dr. Bracciano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts. Dr. Bracciano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Experienced in Bjornstad Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Santa Monica Mohs Laboratory

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 510, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Kuklinski is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kuklinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bjornstad Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome. Dr. Kuklinski is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Bjornstad Syndrome?

    Björnstad syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by abnormal hair and hearing problems. Affected individuals have a condition known as pili torti, which means "twisted hair," so named because the strands appear twisted when viewed under a microscope. The hair is brittle and breaks easily, leading to short hair that grows slowly. In Björnstad syndrome, pili torti usually affects only the hair on the head; eyebrows, eyelashes, and hair on other parts of the body are normal. The proportion of hairs affected and the severity of brittleness and breakage can vary. This hair abnormality commonly begins before the age of 2. It may become milder with age, particularly after puberty.

    When should I see a Bjornstad Syndrome doctor near me?

    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 Bjornstad Syndrome doctor near me?

    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 Bjornstad Syndrome doctors near me?

    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 Bjornstad Syndrome doctors near me?

    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 Bjornstad Syndrome doctor near me?

    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 Bjornstad Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Bjornstad 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 Bjornstad Syndrome doctor near me?

    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 Bjornstad 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 Bjornstad 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 Bjornstad Syndrome doctors near me?

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

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