The 20 Best Chiari Malformation Doctors Near Me in Newport Beach, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Chiari Malformation near Newport Beach, CA. Of these, 32 are Experienced and 11 are Advanced.

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43 providers found
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation

    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Martinez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 91 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Martinez is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and United Council For Neurologic Subspecialties - Headache Medicine. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation

    Private Physicians Medical Associates

    520 Superior Ave, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Watkins is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Watkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Metastatic Brain Tumor.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    16300 Sand Canyon Avenue, Suite 614, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vivek Mehta is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Hoag Hospital

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikram Mehta is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Hydrocephalus, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Spinal Fusion, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Mp Advanced Neurology Inc

    520 Superior Ave, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaveh Saremi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 29 years. Dr. Saremi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Migraine, Stroke, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Saremi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Clinical Neurophysiology.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    William Ross Dobkin M D Inc

    3900 W Coast Hwy Ste 300, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Duma is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Duma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Sleep Medicine

    Sandeep K. Thakkar D.O.

    510 Superior Ave Ste 200A, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Puangco is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Puangco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Brain Tumor Center At Hoag

    3900 W Coast Hwy Ste 300, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Louis is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Louis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Internal Medicine

    Newport Mesa Medical Group

    275 Victoria St, 
    Costa Mesa, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdul Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Costa Mesa, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 43 years. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology

    Fountain Valley Regional Hospital And Medical Center

    17100 Euclid St, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Behzad Hedayati is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Hedayati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Nasal Flaring, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery | Pediatric Neurology
    505 South Main Street, Suite 300, 
    Orange, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joffre Olaya is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Olaya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Syringobulbia, Seizures, Epilepsy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Olaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Pediatric Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tuan Dao is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Dao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 84 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Horseshoe Kidney, Urachal Cyst, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Pediatric Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Chiang is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Chiang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intussusception in Children, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Horseshoe Kidney, and Ureterocele.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Radiology
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Nahl is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Nahl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 69 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Horseshoe Kidney, Scoliosis, and Urachal Cyst.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Pediatric Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Holmes is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Holmes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 83 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urachal Cyst, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Acro-Pectoro-Renal Field Defect.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    General Surgery
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Hanak is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Hanak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Head Circumference, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Myelomeningocele. Dr. Hanak is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eleanor Chu is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), RASopathies, and Neurofibromatosis.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Optumcare Medical Group

    11 Technology Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mojtaba Sabahi is a primary care provider, practicing in Cardiologist in Irvine, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Sabahi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Sepsis, Renovascular Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sabahi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Fountain Valley

    17360 Brookhurst St, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abdullah Ibish is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Ibish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Susac Syndrome, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stroke, and Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy. Dr. Ibish is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Irvine Orthopaedic Associates

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 511, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alvin Chan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Syringobulbia, Seizures, Osteotomy, and Microvascular Decompression.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Chiari Malformation doctor near Newport Beach, 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 a Chiari Malformation doctor near Newport Beach, 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 Chiari Malformation doctors near Newport Beach, 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 Chiari Malformation doctors near Newport Beach, 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 a Chiari Malformation doctor near Newport Beach, 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 Chiari Malformation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chiari Malformation 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 Chiari Malformation doctor near Newport Beach, 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 Chiari Malformation 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 Chiari Malformation 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 Chiari Malformation doctors near Newport Beach, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chiari Malformation 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 Chiari Malformation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chiari Malformation 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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