The 20 Best Cortical Dysplasia Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Cortical Dysplasia near San Diego, CA. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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27 providers found
    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    8010 Frost St Ste 400, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    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 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, Cortical Dysplasia, and Cerebellar Hypoplasia.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    34520 Bob Wilson Dr, Suite 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Willis is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Willis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulnar-Mammary Syndrome, Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius, Deafness Craniofacial Syndrome, and Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Referral may be required

    Naval Medical Center San Diego

    34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijay Ravindra is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ravindra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Epidural Hematoma, Rhizotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4033 3rd Ave Ste 420, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sudhir Malik is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Susac Syndrome, Hemiplegia, Seizures, and Tension Headache. Dr. Malik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Referral may be required

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Johnson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Referral may be required

    IHS Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    150 W Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gordon Zink-Brody is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Zink-Brody is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Herniated Disk, Visceromegaly, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis. Dr. Zink-Brody is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Giedd is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Giedd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Increased Head Circumference, Klinefelter Syndrome, and Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Referral may be required

    The Neuron Clinic

    450 4th Ave, Suite 215, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Branko Huisa-Garate is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Huisa-Garate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Huisa-Garate is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Children's Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lynne Bird is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bird is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angelman Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, VACTERL Association, Mucolipidosis Type 4, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3010 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristen Wigby is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wigby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia Strudwick Type, Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Triple X Syndrome, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3010 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marilyn Jones is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Fetal Akinesia Sequence, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, Hypertrichosis-Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Besterman is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Besterman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, and Increased Head Circumference.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shifteh Sattar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Sattar is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Gonda is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gonda is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Tethered Cord Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, Epidural Hematoma, Rhizotomy, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anuja Jindal is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jindal is rated as an Experienced 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, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Aphantasia.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Nelson is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Seizures, Microcephaly, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    8001 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Gold is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Benign Familial Neonatal Seizures. Dr. Gold is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Referral may be required
    7920 Frost St Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alvaro Martin-Rodriguez is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Martin-Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Choanal Atresia, CHARGE Syndrome, Hypotonia, Coloboma, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser

    4405 Vandever Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jong Yoo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sandhoff Disease, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7625 Mesa College Dr Ste 200A, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monali Patel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Vertigo, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Dravet Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 San Diego, CA?

    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 San Diego, CA?

    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 San Diego, CA?

    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 San Diego, CA?

    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 San Diego, CA?

    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 San Diego, CA?

    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 San Diego, CA?

    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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