The 20 Best Cortical Dysplasia Doctors Near Me in Kansas City, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Cortical Dysplasia near Kansas City, MO. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Aalbers is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Aalbers is rated as an Advanced 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 Periventricular Heterotopia, Cortical Dysplasia, Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natasha Acosta is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Acosta 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 Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Primary Familial Brain Calcification, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmed Abdelmoity is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Abdelmoity 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, Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, and Absence Seizure.

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    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammed Ilyas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ilyas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, West Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology

    Diagnostic Imaging Centers P.A.

    4801 Main St Ste 200, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Numukunda Darboe is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Darboe 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tarlov Cysts, Scoliosis, and PEHO Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia

    Diagnostic Imaging Centers P.A.

    4801 Main St Ste 200, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaley Pippin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Pippin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, PEHO Syndrome, and X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology

    Diagnostic Imaging Centers P.A.

    4801 Main St Ste 200, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Guenther is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Guenther is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, PEHO Syndrome, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bonnie Sullivan is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Sullivan 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 Acrofacial Dysostosis Catania Type, Micrognathia, Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez Type, and Acrofrontofacionasal Dysostosis Syndrome. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurosurgery

    Meritas Health Corp.

    2750 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 410, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ammar Hawasli is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hawasli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Department Of Psychiatry Kansas U Med Ctr, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Mailstop 4015, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Merlin Butler is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Butler is rated as an Experienced 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 Prader-Willi Syndrome, Hypotonia, 15q11.2 Microdeletion, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Butler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia

    Northland Radiology

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zachary Shafer is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Shafer 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 Emphysema, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia

    Northland Radiology

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Waltner is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Waltner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology

    Ambulatory Surgery Center

    10720 Nall Avenue, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Leever is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Leever is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), CAPOS Syndrome, Meningioma, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Leever is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology - 2012 and American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - 2010. Dr. Leever is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Radiology

    Office

    10500 Quivira Rd, 
    Lenexa, KS 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Hutchison is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Lenexa, Kansas. Dr. Hutchison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Familial Porencephaly.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas

    5808 W 110th St, 
    Leawood, KS 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rose Gelineau is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Leawood, Kansas. Dr. Gelineau 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 Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, Polymicrogyria, Cerebral Hypoxia, Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgery Of South Kansas City - Overland Park

    5340 College Blvd, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Norman Bamber is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Bamber is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Bamber is currently accepting new patients.

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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 near Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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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