The 20 Best Cortical Dysplasia Doctors in Canada

Find the Top Cortical Dysplasia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 486 doctor with experience in Cortical Dysplasia near Canada. Of these, 423 are Experienced, 47 are Advanced, 13 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia

    Andrea Bernasconi-Andermann
    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia

    Andrea Bernasconi-Andermann
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Andrea Bernasconi-Andermann practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Ms. Bernasconi-Andermann is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Cortical Dysplasia, Seizures, and Polymicrogyria.

    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia

    Neda Bernasconi
    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia

    Neda Bernasconi
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Neda Bernasconi practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Ms. Bernasconi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Cortical Dysplasia, Seizures, and Polymicrogyria.

    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia

    Hiroshi Otsubo
    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia

    Hiroshi Otsubo
    555 University Ave, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Hiroshi Otsubo practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Otsubo is rated as an Elite 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, Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy in Children, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Ayako Ochi
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Ayako Ochi
    555 University Ave, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Ayako Ochi practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Ochi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Cortical Dysplasia, West Syndrome, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Francois Dubeau
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Francois Dubeau
    3801 Rue University, 
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Francois Dubeau practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Dubeau is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Polymicrogyria, Seizures, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Boris C. Bernhardt
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Boris C. Bernhardt
    3801 University Street, 
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Boris Bernhardt practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Bernhardt is rated as a Distinguished 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 Epilepsy, Cortical Dysplasia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Seizures.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Harvey B. Sarnat
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Harvey B. Sarnat
    Calgary, AB, CA 

    Harvey Sarnat practices practicing medicine in Calgary, Canada. Mr. Sarnat is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemimegalencephaly, Cortical Dysplasia, Holoprosencephaly, and Increased Head Circumference.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Eva Andermann
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Eva Andermann
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Eva Andermann practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Ms. Andermann is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polymicrogyria, Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, Lafora Disease, and Subcortical Band Heterotopia.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Kym M. Boycott
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Kym M. Boycott
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Kym Boycott practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Boycott is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mckusick-Kaufman Syndrome, Floating-Harbor Syndrome, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Frederick Andermann
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Frederick Andermann
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Frederick Andermann practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Andermann is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polymicrogyria, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Lafora Disease, and Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Ravnoor S. Gill
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Ravnoor S. Gill
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Ravnoor Gill practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Gill is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Polymicrogyria, and Periventricular Heterotopia.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Robyn N. Whitney
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Robyn N. Whitney
    Hamilton, ON, CA 

    Robyn Whitney practices practicing medicine in Hamilton, Canada. Ms. Whitney 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 West Syndrome, Epilepsy, Spasmus Nutans, and Seizures.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    David A. Chitayat
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    David A. Chitayat

    Mount Sinai Hospital

    ON, CA 

    David Chitayat practices practicing medicine in Canada. Mr. Chitayat is rated as a Distinguished 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 Fetal Akinesia Sequence, Symphalangism Distal, Cortical Dysplasia, and Congenital Contractures.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Jacques L. Michaud
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Jacques L. Michaud
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Jacques Michaud practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Michaud is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Microphthalmia, Epilepsy, and Microcephaly.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Jean-baptiste B. Riviere
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Jean-baptiste B. Riviere
    1001 Decarie Boulevard, 
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Jean-baptiste Riviere practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Riviere is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hypomelanosis of Ito, Increased Head Circumference, Oral-Facial-Digital Syndrome, and Mosaicism.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Sebastien Jacquemont
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Sebastien Jacquemont
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Sebastien Jacquemont practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Jacquemont 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fragile X Syndrome, Microcephaly, and Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia

    Donatella Tampieri
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia

    Donatella Tampieri
    Kingston, ON, CA 

    Donatella Tampieri practices practicing medicine in Kingston, Canada. Ms. Tampieri is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polymicrogyria, Cortical Dysplasia, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia

    Patrick T. Shannon
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia

    Patrick T. Shannon
    Mount Sinai Hospital, 
    ON, CA 

    Patrick Shannon practices practicing medicine in Canada. Mr. Shannon is rated as an Advanced 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 Neu Laxova Syndrome, Fetal Akinesia Sequence, Congenital Contractures, and Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia

    Blathnaid M. Mccoy
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia

    Blathnaid M. Mccoy
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Blathnaid Mccoy practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mccoy is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Epilepsy, Cortical Dysplasia, and Spasmus Nutans.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia

    Dewi V. Schrader
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia

    Dewi V. Schrader
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Dewi Schrader practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Schrader is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Polymicrogyria.

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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 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 Cortical Dysplasia 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 Cortical Dysplasia doctor in Canada?

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

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    How does MediFind rank Cortical Dysplasia 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 Cortical Dysplasia 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 Cortical Dysplasia 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 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 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 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 in Canada?

    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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