The 20 Best Cortical Dysplasia Doctors Near Me in mountain view, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Cortical Dysplasia near mountain view, CA. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Family Medicine
    Mountain View, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shana Yao is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mountain View, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Yao is rated as an Advanced 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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Yao is board certified in Family Medicine - Board Certified.

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

    Office

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Steinberg is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Moyamoya Disease, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Shuer is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Shuer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Awake Craniotomy, and Thrombectomy.

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

    Child And Adolescent Mental Health-Stanford Children's Health Specialty Services-Sunnyvale

    1195 W Fremont Ave, 
    Sunnyvale, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dawn Duane is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Duane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Aphantasia, and Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy.

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

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto,, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 42 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Porter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Child And Adolescent Mental Health-Stanford Children's Health Specialty Services-Sunnyvale

    1195 W Fremont Ave, 
    Sunnyvale, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ana Tesi-Rocha is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Tesi-Rocha is rated as an Experienced 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Amyotonia Congenita, and Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    3375 Hillview Ave, Molecular Genetics Laboratory, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Swaroop Aradhya is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Aradhya 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 Mosaicism, CLN2 Disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Batten Disease.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ann Hyslop is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hyslop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Absence Seizure. Dr. Hyslop is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stanford Childrens Health

    730 Welch Rd Fl 2, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laura Prolo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Prolo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Prolo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fiona Baumer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Baumer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 98 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Seizures, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Epilepsy.

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

    Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dena Matalon is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Matalon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 137 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Campomelia Cumming Type, Microcephaly, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, and Coffin-Lowry Syndrome.

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

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Spelbrink is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Spelbrink is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 125 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

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

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto,, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Hyunmi Kim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto,, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 142 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, West Syndrome, and Epilepsy in Children. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Courtney Wusthoff is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wusthoff 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 Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, West Syndrome, and Absence Seizure.

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

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandria Valdrighi is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Valdrighi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, and Tuberous Sclerosis.

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

    LPCH- Neurology (Palo Alto)

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Beres is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Beres is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, Neurofibromatosis, and Legius Syndrome.

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

    Stanford University

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm R211, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raphael Guzman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Guzman is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy.

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

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm R281, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Quon is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Quon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Moyamoya Disease, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Chiari Malformation, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Claudia Sadro is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sadro is rated as an Experienced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Dr. Sadro is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Juan Fernandez-Miranda is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Fernandez-Miranda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniopharyngioma, Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Septoplasty, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

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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 mountain view, 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 mountain view, 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 mountain view, 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 mountain view, 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 mountain view, 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 mountain view, 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 mountain view, 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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