The 20 Best Cortical Dysplasia Doctors Near Me in California, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 446 doctor with experience in Cortical Dysplasia near California, US. Of these, 376 are Experienced, 59 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology
    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology

    UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica

    1250 16th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noriko Salamon is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Salamon is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    8010 Frost St Ste 400, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Gleeson is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gleeson is rated as an Elite provider 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 Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, Cortical Dysplasia, and Cerebellar Hypoplasia.

    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Mathern is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mathern is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemimegalencephaly, Increased Head Circumference, Cortical Dysplasia, and Epilepsy.

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    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Office

    730 Welch Rd Ste 206, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brenda Porter is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Porter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Barkovich is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Barkovich is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Hypoplasia, Polymicrogyria, Cortical Dysplasia, and Meningioma.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shafali Jeste is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jeste is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Family Medicine

    Marinhealth Primary Care | A UCSF Health Clinic

    1100 Larkspur Landing Cir Ste 10, 
    Larkspur, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Graham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Larkspur, California. Dr. Graham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Head Circumference, Bosma Arhinia Microphthalmia Syndrome, Marden-Walker Syndrome, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    300 Stein Plz Ste 525, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aria Fallah is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Fallah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Hemimegalencephaly, Seizures, Rhizotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    Dignity Health Advanced Imaging

    3400 Data Drive, 
    Rancho Cordova, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Winn is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Cordova, California. Dr. Winn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subependymal Nodular Heterotopia, and Cortical Dysplasia. Dr. Winn is board certified in Radiology Diagnostic Radiology and Radiology (Sub: Neuroradiology).

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurosurgery

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Sun is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Sun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Cortical Dysplasia, Craniectomy, and Rhizotomy.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Kuperman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Kuperman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, Cortical Dysplasia, and West Syndrome.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tuan Dao is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Dao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 84 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Horseshoe Kidney, Urachal Cyst, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia

    Santa Rosa Radiology Medical Group

    121 Sotoyome St, 
    Santa Rosa, CA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mcgovern is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Rosa, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Mcgovern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Lhermitte-Duclos Disease, Cortical Dysplasia, and Subcortical Band Heterotopia.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Chiang is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Chiang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intussusception in Children, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Horseshoe Kidney, and Ureterocele.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Holmes is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Holmes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 83 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urachal Cyst, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Acro-Pectoro-Renal Field Defect.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia

    Office

    652 Petaluma Ave Ste 11, 
    Sebastopol, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Lomax is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sebastopol, California. Dr. Lomax is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Cortical Dysplasia, Lhermitte-Duclos Disease, Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, and Subependymal Nodular Heterotopia.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Radiology
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Nahl is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Nahl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 69 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Horseshoe Kidney, Scoliosis, and Urachal Cyst.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    General Surgery
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Hanak is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Hanak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Head Circumference, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Myelomeningocele. Dr. Hanak is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Linetsky is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Linetsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Pan is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Pan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Thyroid Nodule, Ascites, and Liver Embolization.

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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 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 Cortical Dysplasia 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 Cortical Dysplasia 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 Cortical Dysplasia 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 Cortical Dysplasia 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 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 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 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 California, US?

    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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