The 20 Best Cortical Dysplasia Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 117 doctor with experience in Cortical Dysplasia near Houston, TX. Of these, 86 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Elite in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    UT Physicians

    6410 Fannin St, Suite 604, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hope Northrup is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Northrup is rated as an Elite 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 Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy in Children, Phenylketonuria (PKU), and Spasmus Nutans. Dr. Northrup is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Molec & Human Gen

    6701 Fannin St, Cc1610, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    In my clinical practice, I see adult patients with diagnosed or suspected genetic disease. This includes both chromosomal abnormalities, as well as single gene disorders. I see patients with a variety of disorders, including Tuberous Sclerosis, Neurofibromatosis, connective tissue disease including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Marfan syndrome, and familial cancer syndromes. I have a particular clinical interest in patients with cardiopulmonary disease. As a physician-scientist, I have a research focus on postural orthostatic hypotension (POTS) and pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH). Dr. Posey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypotonia, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, and Cortical Dysplasia. Dr. Posey is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology

    Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steve Fung is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Fung is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Periventricular Heterotopia, and Lhermitte-Duclos Disease.

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    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Office

    6621 Fannin St # 1250, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Quach is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Quach is rated as a Distinguished 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 Epilepsy, Cortical Dysplasia, Seizures, and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 950, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rohini Coorg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Coorg 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 Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Seizures, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia

    Cleveland Clinic Health Services Professional Association, Inc

    1221 Peden St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Dunaway is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Dunaway 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly. Dr. Dunaway is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, 2016.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology

    Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elliott Friedman is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cortical Dysplasia, Periventricular Heterotopia, Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology

    Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vasant Garg is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Garg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Internal Carotid Agenesis, Lhermitte-Duclos Disease, and Periventricular Heterotopia.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology

    Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Skon Nazarian is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Nazarian is rated as an Advanced 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Corpus Callosum Dysgenesis Hypopituitarism, Cortical Dysplasia, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics

    Texas Childrens Physician Group

    6651 Main St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carlos Bacino is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bacino 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 Achondroplasia, Angelman Syndrome, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, and Lissencephaly 1. Dr. Bacino is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    6701 Fannin St, Suite 1560, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Emrick is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Emrick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses MELAS Syndrome, Hypotonia, CACH Syndrome, Cortical Dysplasia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Emrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Seema Lalani is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lalani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses GABA-Transaminase Deficiency, Hypotonia, VACTERL Association, and 1p36 Deletion Syndrome. Dr. Lalani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elaine Seto is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Seto is rated as an Advanced 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, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, and Tuberous Sclerosis.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neurosurgery

    Texas Children's Hospital Wallace Tower-Cleft Lip And Palate Clinic

    6701 Fannin St Fl 8, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Curry is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Curry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothalamic Hamartomas, Epilepsy, Seizures, Rhizotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1250, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Davut Pehlivan is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Pehlivan is rated as a Distinguished 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 Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Congenital Contractures, Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Craniectomy.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatrics

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1560, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lupski is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lupski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Potocki-Lupski Syndrome, Hypotonia, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Microcephaly.

    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Cortical Dysplasia
    Pediatrics

    UT Physicians Pediatric Specialists - Texas Medical Center

    6410 Fannin St Ste 500, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Farach is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Farach is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cortical Dysplasia, Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type 1 (MOPD1), Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type 2 (MOPD2), and Mosaicism.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 470, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jill Hunter is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hunter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebellar Hypoplasia, and GABA-Transaminase Deficiency.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 470, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Kralik is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kralik 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 Optic Glioma, Ganglioglioma, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia
    Advanced in Cortical Dysplasia

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 950, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Houck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Houck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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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