The 20 Best Cortical Dysplasia Doctors Near Me in beverly hills, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Cortical Dysplasia near beverly hills, CA. Of these, 55 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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

    Office

    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    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.

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

    Office

    300 Stein Plz Ste 525, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    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, Seizures, Hemimegalencephaly, Rhizotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    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 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, and Cortical Dysplasia.

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    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hane Lee is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, Cortical Dysplasia, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Ho is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Ho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Family Medicine

    Santa Monica Bay Area Physicians

    2701 Ocean Park Blvd Ste 130, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mona Elsea is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Elsea is rated as an Advanced 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 Hypervitaminosis D, Corpus Callosum Dysgenesis Hypopituitarism, Cortical Dysplasia, and Subcortical Band Heterotopia.

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

    Stephen B. Fierstien M.D. Inc.

    145 S Doheny Dr, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shmuel Mahgerefteh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Mahgerefteh 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 Herniated Disk, Baker Cyst, Hepatic Hemangioma, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Mahgerefteh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Lee is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Emphysema, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    8700 Beverly Blvd, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Pact, Suite 400, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eyal Reinstein is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Reinstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Periventricular Heterotopia, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Congenital Bowing of Long Bones, and Cortical Dysplasia.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's Pediatric Neurology

    8723 Alden Dr Ste 240, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tyler Pierson is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pierson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Bonda is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bonda 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 Kuru, Hydrocephalus, Cortical Dysplasia, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly. Dr. Bonda is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Steven Spielberg Pediatric Research Center

    8723 Alden Dr Ste 240, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michele Van Hirtum-Das is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Van Hirtum-Das is rated as an Experienced 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 Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

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

    Steven Spielberg Pediatric Research Center

    8723 Alden Dr Ste 240, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Holder is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Holder is rated as an Experienced provider 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, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    1010 Veteran Avenue, West Medical Building, Ucla Clinical And Molecular Cytogenetics Laboratory, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sibel Kantarci is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kantarci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Russell-Silver Dwarfism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Microcephaly.

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

    Office

    300 Med Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Geschwind is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Geschwind 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

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

    Office

    300 Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peyman Golshani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Golshani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, 15q11.2 Microdeletion, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

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

    Office

    710 Westwood Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Asri Yuliati is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yuliati 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 Seizures, Tolosa Hunt Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy. Dr. Yuliati is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

    300 Stein Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Itzhak Fried is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fried is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Absence Seizure, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

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

    Office

    300 Stein Plaza Wasserman 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ulrich Batzdorf is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Batzdorf 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 Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Syringobulbia, Chiari Malformation, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Strom is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Strom 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 Angelman Syndrome, Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius, Hypotonia, and Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation.

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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 beverly hills, 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 beverly hills, 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 beverly hills, 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 beverly hills, 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 beverly hills, 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 beverly hills, 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 beverly hills, 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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