The 20 Best Cortical Dysplasia Doctors Near Me in Heidelberg, VIC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 117 doctor with experience in Cortical Dysplasia near Heidelberg, VIC. Of these, 90 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia
    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia
    50 Flemington Road, 
    Parkville, VIC, AU 
     (11.3 km away)

    Richard Leventer practices practicing medicine in Parkville, Australia. Mr. Leventer is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polymicrogyria, Cortical Dysplasia, Periventricular Heterotopia, and Lissencephaly.

    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia
    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia
    50 Flemington Rd, 
    Parkville, VIC, AU 
     (11.3 km away)

    Ingrid Scheffer practices practicing medicine in Parkville, Australia. Ms. Scheffer is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    245 Burgundy St, 
    Heidelberg, VIC, AU 
     (0.9 km away)

    Samuel Berkovic practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Australia. Mr. Berkovic is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

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    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    245 Burgundy Street, 
    Heidelberg, VIC, AU 
     (0.9 km away)

    Graeme Jackson practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Australia. Mr. Jackson is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Seizures, Cortical Dysplasia, and Hysterectomy.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    245 Burgundy St, 
    Melbourne, VIC, AU 
     (0.9 km away)

    Simone Mandelstam practices practicing medicine in Melbourne, Australia. Ms. Mandelstam is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Periventricular Heterotopia, West Syndrome, and Corpus Callosum Agenesis.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Heidelberg, VIC, AU 
     (0.8 km away)

    Melanie Bahlo practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Australia. Ms. Bahlo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), and Epilepsy.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Parkville, VIC, AU 
     (10.9 km away)

    Emma Laurs-Macdonald practices practicing medicine in Parkville, Australia. Ms. Laurs-Macdonald is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, West Syndrome, Absence Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    50 Flemington Rd, 
    Parkville, VIC, AU 
     (11.3 km away)

    Michael Hildebrand practices practicing medicine in Parkville, Australia. Mr. Hildebrand is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mosaicism, Hypothalamic Hamartomas, Epilepsy, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    50 Flemington Road, 
    Parkville, VIC, AU 
     (11.3 km away)

    Paul Lockhart practices practicing medicine in Parkville, Australia. Mr. Lockhart is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Friedreich Ataxia.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    50 Flemington Road, 
    Parkville, VIC, AU 
     (11.4 km away)

    Annabelle Harvey practices practicing medicine in Parkville, Australia. Ms. Harvey is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, West Syndrome, Hypothalamic Hamartomas, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Burgundy Street, 
    Heidelberg, VIC, AU 
     (0.4 km away)

    Patrick Carney practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Australia. Mr. Carney is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Heidelberg, VIC, AU 
     (0.8 km away)

    Farrah Saafin-El practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Australia. Ms. Saafin-El is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Borjeson-Forssman-Lehmann Syndrome, Lung Metastases, Microcephaly, and Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    245 Burgundy Street, 
    Heidelberg, VIC, AU 
     (0.9 km away)

    Mark Bennett practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Australia. Mr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Mosaicism, Hypothalamic Hamartomas, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    245 Burgundy St, 
    Heidelberg, VIC, AU 
     (0.9 km away)

    John Damiano practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Australia. Mr. Damiano is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Subcortical Band Heterotopia, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, and Lissencephaly 1.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    245 Burgundy St, 
    Heidelberg, VIC, AU 
     (0.9 km away)

    Amy Schneider practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Australia. Ms. Schneider is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Dravet Syndrome, and West Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    145 Studley Road, 
    Heidelberg, VIC, AU 
     (0.9 km away)

    John Archer practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Australia. Mr. Archer is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Epilepsy, Seizures, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    245 Burgundy St, 
    Heidelberg, VIC, AU 
     (0.9 km away)

    Tom Witkowski practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Australia. Mr. Witkowski is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Mosaicism, Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    245 Burgundy St, 
    Heidelberg, VIC, AU 
     (0.9 km away)

    Timothy Green practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Australia. Mr. Green is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothalamic Hamartomas, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Mosaicism, and Polydactyly.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    245 Burgundy Street, 
    Heidelberg, VIC, AU 
     (0.9 km away)

    Emilio Perucca practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Australia. Mr. Perucca is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    245 Burgundy Street, 
    Heidelberg, VIC, AU 
     (0.9 km away)

    Patricia Desmond practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Australia. Ms. Desmond is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Thrombectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cortical Dysplasia?

    Cortical dysplasia is a condition present at birth (congenital) that occurs when the neurons in the top layer of the brain (cortex) develop abnormally. This causes the neurons to fire abnormally, causing seizures. Other causes of cortical dysplasia may include genetic disorders or brain injuries. Cortical dysplasia is the most common cause of epilepsy (seizures). The most common type of cortical dysplasia is focal cortical dysplasia (FCD), which is categorized into three types: Type 1 focal cortical dysplasia causes seizures that do not appear until adulthood, and usually involves the brain’s temporal lobe. Type II focal cortical dysplasia is found more frequently in children, involves the brain’s temporal and frontal lobes, and is more severe. Type III focal cortical dysplasia involves damage to another part of the brain, possibly from an early brain injury, in addition to Type 1 or Type II.

    When should I see a Cortical Dysplasia doctor near Heidelberg, VIC?

    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 Cortical Dysplasia doctor near Heidelberg, VIC?

    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 Cortical Dysplasia doctors near Heidelberg, VIC?

    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 Cortical Dysplasia doctors near Heidelberg, VIC?

    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 Cortical Dysplasia doctor near Heidelberg, VIC?

    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 Cortical Dysplasia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cortical Dysplasia 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 Cortical Dysplasia doctor near Heidelberg, VIC?

    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 Cortical Dysplasia 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 Cortical Dysplasia 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 Cortical Dysplasia doctors near Heidelberg, VIC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cortical Dysplasia 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 Cortical Dysplasia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cortical Dysplasia 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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