The 20 Best Cockayne Syndrome Doctors Near Me in California, US

Find the Top Cockayne Syndrome Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Cockayne Syndrome near California, US. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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36 providers found
    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Dermatology
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Arron is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Arron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Actinic Keratosis, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Dr. Arron is board certified in Dermatology - American Board Certified and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (Mohs) - American Board Of Dermatology Certified Clinical Informatics - American Board Of Preventive Medicine Certified. Dr. Arron is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cockayne Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Neurology
    Distinguished in Cockayne Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Neurology

    Uc Regents Uci Dept Of Pediatrics

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fuki Hisama is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Hisama is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Werner Syndrome, Cockayne Syndrome, Coffin-Siris Syndrome, and Cornelia De Lange Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Endocrinology | Oncology
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Endocrinology | Oncology

    Endocrinology At Bayfront

    520 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Elizabeth Holt is an endocrinologist who specializes in treating tumors of the endocrine system, including the thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands. She also cares for patients with thyroid disorders and osteoporosis. She enjoys educating her patients so they can make well-informed decisions about their care as well as collaborating with other medical providers to ensure each patient is offered the best possible treatment options. Holt earned her medical degree and a doctorate in cellular and molecular physiology from Yale University. She completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Holt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Holt is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes & Metab and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Holt is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Cardiology

    Antioch Care Center

    4053 Lone Tree Way, Suite 200, 
    Antioch, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vipul Gupta is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Antioch, California. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Necrosis, Angina, Thrombectomy, and Angioplasty. Dr. Gupta is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease - Board Certified. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Sierra Care Physicians

    140 Litton Drive, Suite 100, 
    Grass Valley, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Healthy lifestyle is always the most effective treatment. Dr. Gaulter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Camptodactyly Syndrome Guadalajara Type 2, Aarskog Syndrome, Dubowitz Syndrome, and Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome. Dr. Gaulter is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Gaulter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Endocrinology

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza-Dermatology

    1 Medical Plz Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Chessler is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Chessler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, GEMSS Syndrome, Robinow Syndrome, and Winchester Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Endocrinology

    David A Lewis MD Inc.

    2204 Grant Rd Ste 103, 
    Mountain View, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shervin Yousefian is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Yousefian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Cardiology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jin Kim is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Heart Failure, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange,, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeannette Lin is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Orange,, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tricuspid Atresia, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Double Inlet Left Ventricle, Thrombectomy, and Heart Transplant.

    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    San Joaquin Prime Care Medical

    330 E Pine St, 
    Exeter, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stefan Pentschev is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Exeter, California. Dr. Pentschev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 115 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Xu MD Inc, Jun

    638 W Duarte Rd, 
    Arcadia, CA 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jun Xu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arcadia, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Xu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Cockayne Syndrome Type 1, Cockayne Syndrome Type 2, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Xu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Riverside Neighborhood Health Center

    7140 Indiana Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahrzad Sodagar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Sodagar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Prader-Willi Syndrome, Cornelia De Lange Syndrome, Cockayne Syndrome, and Osteoglophonic Dysplasia.

    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Office

    236 W East Ave, 
    Chico, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Logan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Logan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Kenny-Caffey Syndrome Type 2, Craniofrontonasal Dysplasia, and BOD Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Albert W. Hawkins, MD Private Practice

    1300 E Cypress St, Ste G1, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, and Memory Loss. Dr. Hawkins is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Hawkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    4053 Lone Tree Way, Suite 201, 
    Antioch, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Liang Xue is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Antioch, California. Dr. Xue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Cockayne Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Dr. Xue is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Xue is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Kaweah Delta Health Care District

    840 S Akers St, 
    Visalia, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashraf Ghaly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Ghaly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, GAPO Syndrome, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Delayed Growth.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Shasta Community Health Center

    1035 Placer St, 
    Redding, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Tasista is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Redding, California. Dr. Tasista is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Enlarged Liver, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Santa Rosa Mercury Way Medical Offices

    2240 Mercury Way, 3rd Floor, 
    Santa Rosa, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tara Mcleer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Mcleer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Camptodactyly Syndrome Guadalajara Type 2, Kenny-Caffey Syndrome Type 2, Aarskog Syndrome, and Prader-Willi Syndrome. Dr. Mcleer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Uc Regents Uci Dept Of Pediatrics

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Juneanne Gold is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Gold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Camptodactyly Syndrome Guadalajara Type 2, Dubowitz Syndrome, Pena-Shokeir Syndrome Type 2, and Russell-Silver Dwarfism.

    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cockayne Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Us San Diego Health

    330 Lewis St, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ottar Lunde is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lunde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cockayne Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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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 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 Cockayne Syndrome 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 Cockayne Syndrome 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 Cockayne Syndrome 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 Cockayne Syndrome 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 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 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 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 California, US?

    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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