The 20 Best Cockayne Syndrome Doctors in Canada

Find the Top Cockayne Syndrome Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Cockayne Syndrome near Canada. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Xu-dong Zhu
    Distinguished in Cockayne Syndrome

    Xu-dong Zhu
    Distinguished in Cockayne Syndrome

    Xu-dong Zhu
    Hamilton, ON, CA 

    Xu-dong Zhu practices in Hamilton, Canada. Ms. Zhu is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cockayne Syndrome, Cockayne Syndrome Type 1, and Cockayne Syndrome Type 2.

    Distinguished in Cockayne Syndrome

    Nicole L. Batenburg
    Distinguished in Cockayne Syndrome

    Nicole L. Batenburg
    Hamilton, ON, CA 

    Nicole Batenburg practices in Hamilton, Canada. Ms. Batenburg is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cockayne Syndrome, Cockayne Syndrome Type 1, and Cockayne Syndrome Type 2.

    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Alexa Derksen
    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Alexa Derksen
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Alexa Derksen practices in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Derksen is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cockayne Syndrome Type 1, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, Cockayne Syndrome Type 2, and Cockayne Syndrome.

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    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Sofiane Y. Mersaoui
    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Sofiane Y. Mersaoui
    Quebec, QC, CA 

    Sofiane Mersaoui practices in Quebec, Canada. Mersaoui is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Their top area of expertise is Cockayne Syndrome.

    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Genevieve Bernard
    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Genevieve Bernard
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Genevieve Bernard practices in Montreal, Canada. Ms. Bernard is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Jean-yves Masson
    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Jean-yves Masson
    Quebec, QC, CA 

    Jean-yves Masson practices in Quebec, Canada. Masson is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Fanconi Anemia, Congenital Aplastic Anemia, Aplastic Anemia, and Cockayne Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Rebecca R. Laposa
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Rebecca R. Laposa
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Rebecca Laposa practices in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Laposa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cockayne Syndrome Type 1, Cockayne Syndrome, Cockayne Syndrome Type 2, and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Zhuang Han
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Zhuang Han
    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    Zhuang Han practices in Edmonton, Canada. Han is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Cockayne Syndrome Type 2, Cockayne Syndrome Type 1, Cockayne Syndrome, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Yan Coulombe
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Yan Coulombe
    Quebec, QC, CA 

    Yan Coulombe practices in Quebec, Canada. Mr. Coulombe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fanconi Anemia, Congenital Aplastic Anemia, Aplastic Anemia, and Bloom Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Dana F. Schroeder
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Dana F. Schroeder
    Winnipeg, MB, CA 

    Dana Schroeder practices in Winnipeg, Canada. Schroeder is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Cockayne Syndrome Type 2, Cockayne Syndrome Type 1, Cockayne Syndrome, and Xeroderma Pigmentosum.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Isabelle De Bie
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Isabelle De Bie
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Isabelle De Bie practices in Montreal, Canada. Ms. De Bie is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Mucolipidosis Type 4, Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, and Mucolipidosis 3.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Adam D. Mcintyre
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Adam D. Mcintyre
    1151 Richmond St, N6A 5C1, 
    London, ON, CA 

    Adam Mcintyre practices in London, Canada. Mr. Mcintyre is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, High Cholesterol, Werner Syndrome, and Hypolipoproteinemia.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Amelie Nadeau
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Amelie Nadeau
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Amelie Nadeau practices in Montreal, Canada. Ms. Nadeau is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cockayne Syndrome Type 1, Cockayne Syndrome Type 2, and Cockayne Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Jake M. Stout
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Jake M. Stout
    Winnipeg, MB, CA 

    Jake Stout practices in Winnipeg, Canada. Mr. Stout is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cockayne Syndrome Type 2, Cockayne Syndrome Type 1, and Cockayne Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Ian Martel-Hammond
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Ian Martel-Hammond
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Ian Martel-Hammond practices in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Martel-Hammond is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. His top area of expertise is Cockayne Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Luan T. Tran
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Luan T. Tran
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Luan Tran practices in Montreal, Canada. Tran is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Leukodystrophy, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, and Cockayne Syndrome Type 1.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Hugo Wurtele
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Hugo Wurtele
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Hugo Wurtele practices in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Wurtele is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Meier-Gorlin Syndrome, Micrognathia, Cockayne Syndrome, and Vaginal Yeast Infection.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Michiel J. Vermeulen
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Michiel J. Vermeulen
    2075 Bayview Avenue, G106, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Michiel Vermeulen practices in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Vermeulen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Cockayne Syndrome Type 1, Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia, Cockayne Syndrome Type 2, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Robert A. Hegele
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    Robert A. Hegele
    1151 Richmond St, 
    London, ON, CA 

    Robert Hegele practices in London, Canada. Hegele is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, High Cholesterol, Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, and Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency.

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cockayne Syndrome?

    Cockayne syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by an abnormally small head size (microcephaly), a failure to gain weight and grow at the expected rate (failure to thrive) leading to very short stature, and delayed development. The signs and symptoms of this condition are usually apparent from infancy, and they worsen over time. Most affected individuals have an increased sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity), and in some cases even a small amount of sun exposure can cause a sunburn or blistering of the skin. Other signs and symptoms often include hearing loss, vision loss, severe tooth decay, bone abnormalities, hands and feet that are cold all the time, and changes in the brain that can be seen on brain scans.

    When should I see a Cockayne Syndrome doctor in Canada?

    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 Cockayne Syndrome doctor in Canada?

    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 do I find the best Cockayne Syndrome doctor in Canada?

    You can find a Cockayne Syndrome doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Cockayne Syndrome doctors in Canada?

    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 Cockayne Syndrome doctors in Canada?

    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 Cockayne Syndrome doctor in Canada?

    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 Cockayne Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cockayne 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 Cockayne Syndrome doctor in Canada?

    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 Cockayne 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 Cockayne 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 Cockayne Syndrome doctors in Canada?

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

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