The 20 Best Cerebral Palsy Doctors Near Me in California, US

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The 20 Best Cerebral Palsy Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1141 doctor with experience in Cerebral Palsy near California, US. Of these, 1042 are Experienced, 92 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terence Sanger is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Sanger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Movement Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sanger is currently accepting new patients.

    Diana J. Hylton
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy

    Office Of Diana J. Hylton, MD

    750 W Olive Ave, Ste 105, 
    Merced, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Diana Hylton is a Neurologist in Merced, California. Dr. Hylton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Migraine. Dr. Hylton is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatrics

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joan Le is a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Le is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Myelomeningocele, Moebius Syndrome, and Tethered Cord Syndrome.

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    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy

    Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

    3020 Children's Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Ryan is a Physiatrist in San Diego, California. Dr. Ryan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Moebius Syndrome, and Spasticity.

    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Pain Medicine

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kazuko Shem is a Pain Medicine provider in San Jose, California. Dr. Shem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, and Myelomeningocele.

    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer O'malley is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. O'malley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Focal Dystonia, Cerebral Palsy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chorea, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Regents Of The Univ. Of California

    7551 Madison Ave, 
    Citrus Heights, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Williams is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Citrus Heights, California. Dr. Williams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Tomaculous Neuropathy.

    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Pain Medicine

    Steven Feinberg M.D.

    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Wedemeyer is a Pain Medicine provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wedemeyer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, and Pudendal Neuralgia.

    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    505 South Main Street, Suite 300, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melanie Irwin is a Pediatrics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Irwin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia, and Moebius Syndrome.

    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allison Przekop is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Przekop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Transient Tic Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, and Spasmus Nutans. Dr. Przekop is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy

    Brian M. Woo D.D.S. M.D. Inc.

    290 N Wayte Ln, 
    Fresno, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Stecker is a Neurologist in Fresno, California. Dr. Stecker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

    Shailesh Asaikar, MD

    1111 Exposition Blvd, Bldg 700 Ste 102, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shailesh Asaikar is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Sacramento, California. Dr. Asaikar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Spasmus Nutans, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, and Zika Virus Disease. Dr. Asaikar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Janetta Arellano is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Arellano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Seizures. Dr. Arellano is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Neurology
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Neurology

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenna Klotz is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Klotz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Dysferlinopathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Seizures, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clare Skora is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Skora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Epilepsy, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Skora is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    4650 West Sunset Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nusrat Ahsan is a Pediatric Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ahsan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Zika Virus Disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, and Microcephaly. Dr. Ahsan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Phillips is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Neurology
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Neurology

    Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services-Menlo Park-Pediatric Stroke Care

    321 Middlefield Rd Ste 225, 
    Menlo Park, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hyunmi Kim is a Neurologist in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Absence Seizure, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Jennifer Yu
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine

    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 140, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I became a doctor in order to provide care, advocacy, and education for my community.My special clinical interests include Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Stroke, Spasticity, Disorders of Consciousness, Anoxic Brain Injury, and Neurorehabilitation.I believe in personalized and compassionate care for people with a wide variety of physical disabilities. My goal is to enhance quality of life for my patients through individualized care plans. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, and Cerebral Palsy.

    Gary M. Deutsch
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Primary Care & Pediatrics - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Paula, CA

    243 March St, 
    Santa Paula, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Prevention has always been my philosophy for the care of individuals. Dr. Deutsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Cerebral Palsy?

    Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that involve the brain. This affects nervous system functions, such as movement, learning, hearing, seeing, and thinking.

    There are several different types of CP, including spastic, dyskinetic, ataxic, hypotonic, and mixed.

    When should I see a Cerebral Palsy doctor in California, 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 Cerebral Palsy doctor in California, 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 Cerebral Palsy doctors in California, 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 Cerebral Palsy doctors in California, 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 Cerebral Palsy doctor in California, 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 Cerebral Palsy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cerebral Palsy 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 Cerebral Palsy doctor in California, 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 Cerebral Palsy 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 Cerebral Palsy 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 Cerebral Palsy doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cerebral Palsy 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 Cerebral Palsy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cerebral Palsy 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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