The 20 Best CLN2 Disease Doctors Near Me in California, US

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The 20 Best CLN2 Disease Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in CLN2 Disease near California, US. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Raymond Y. Wang
    Elite in CLN2 Disease
    Medical Genetics
    Elite in CLN2 Disease
    Medical Genetics
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Wang is a Medical Genetics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. His top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7 (MPS VII, Sly Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome), Pompe Disease, and Adenoidectomy.

    Advanced in CLN2 Disease
    Medical Genetics
    Advanced in CLN2 Disease
    Medical Genetics
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jose Abdenur is a Medical Genetics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Abdenur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. His top areas of expertise are Von Gierke Disease, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 3, Hyperlysinemia, and Glutaric Acidemia Type 1. Dr. Abdenur is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in CLN2 Disease
    Medical Genetics
    Advanced in CLN2 Disease
    Medical Genetics
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Chang is a Medical Genetics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. His top areas of expertise are Phenylketonuria (PKU), Maternal Hyperphenylalaninemia, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), and Citrullinemia. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in CLN2 Disease
    Medical Genetics
    Advanced in CLN2 Disease
    Medical Genetics
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cristel Chapel is a Medical Genetics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Chapel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. Her top areas of expertise are CLN1 Disease, CLN5 Disease, CLN2 Disease, and CLN3 Disease. Dr. Chapel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in CLN2 Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in CLN2 Disease
    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 CLN2 Disease. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    170 South Main Street, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aram Kim is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), X-Linked Creatine Deficiency, and GABA-Transaminase Deficiency. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Minodora Totoiu is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Totoiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Microcephaly. Dr. Totoiu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachel Pearson is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Pearson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Pearson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Seizures. Dr. Arellano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    2828 Oneil Lane, 
    Eureka, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Mckenzie is a Neurologist in Eureka, California. Dr. Mckenzie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Andersen-Tawil Syndrome, Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, and Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis. Dr. Mckenzie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amanda Fernandez is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Aphantasia, and Microcephaly. Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Kalawi is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Kalawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Aphantasia, and Spasmus Nutans. Dr. Kalawi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Epilepsy, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Skora is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danielle Whalen is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Whalen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Spasmus Nutans, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Whalen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julian Thomas is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. 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.

    Advanced in CLN2 Disease
    Medical Genetics
    Advanced in CLN2 Disease
    Medical Genetics
    3375 Hillview Ave, Molecular Genetics Laboratory, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Swaroop Aradhya is a Medical Genetics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Aradhya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. His top areas of expertise are Mosaicism, CLN2 Disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and CLN4 Disease.

    Advanced in CLN2 Disease
    Medical Genetics
    Advanced in CLN2 Disease
    Medical Genetics
    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Walla Al-Hertani is a Medical Genetics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Al-Hertani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Von Gierke Disease, Classic Galactosemia, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 7, and Glycogen Storage Disease Type 0. Dr. Al-Hertani is currently accepting new patients.

    William W. Seeley
    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Experienced in CLN2 Disease

    Memory And Aging Center

    1651 Fourth St., Suite 212, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. William Seeley works at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center. He cares for patients with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). In 2011, Seeley was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow for his research on understanding FTD and other neurodegenerative diseases. His research focuses on why dementias target specific nerve cell populations. The goal is to discover what makes brain tissues susceptible or resistant to degeneration and to translate these findings into new treatments. Seeley earned his medical degree at UCSF, where he also completed an internship in internal medicine. He completed a residency in neurology at the Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals in Boston, followed by a fellowship in behavioral neurology at UCSF. Dr. Seeley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. His top areas of expertise are Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Aimee W. Kao
    Experienced in CLN2 Disease
    Experienced in CLN2 Disease

    Memory And Aging Center

    1651 Fourth St., Suite 212, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Aimee Kao is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of age-related cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body disease and frontotemporal lobar degeneration. Kao's research uses model organisms such as the roundworm C. elegans to understand the basic mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases. Kao's research is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Kao received her bachelor of science degree from Brown University and her medical and doctoral degrees from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. She completed her internship at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and her neurology residency at UCSF, where she was chief resident. She has fellowship training in behavioral neurology and molecular genetics. Kao joined the UCSF faculty in 2007. Dr. Kao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CLN2 Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Tuberous Sclerosis, and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of CLN2 Disease?

    CLN2 disease is an inherited disorder that primarily affects the nervous system. The signs and symptoms of this condition typically begin between ages 2 and 4. The initial features usually include recurrent seizures (epilepsy) and difficulty coordinating movements (ataxia). Affected children also develop muscle twitches (myoclonus) and vision loss. CLN2 disease affects motor skills, such as sitting and walking, and speech development. This condition also causes the loss of previously acquired skills (developmental regression), intellectual disability that gradually gets worse, and behavioral problems. Individuals with this condition often require the use of a wheelchair by late childhood and typically do not survive past their teens.

    When should I see a CLN2 Disease 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 CLN2 Disease 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 CLN2 Disease 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 CLN2 Disease 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 CLN2 Disease 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 CLN2 Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different CLN2 Disease 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 CLN2 Disease 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 CLN2 Disease 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 CLN2 Disease 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 CLN2 Disease doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the CLN2 Disease 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 CLN2 Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the CLN2 Disease 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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