The 20 Best Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 8 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

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

    Heather Giacone is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto,, California. Dr. Giacone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Williams Syndrome, Tetralogy of Fallot, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Situs Inversus, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Medical Genetics
    Advanced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Medical Genetics
    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Svetlana Yatsenko is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Yatsenko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mosaicism, Intersex, Turner Syndrome, 46XX Testicular Disorder of Sex Development, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    801 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Sidell is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sidell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheal Agenesis, Laryngeal Cleft, Micrognathia, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy.

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    Experienced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Experienced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Lambert is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lambert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, Esotropia, and Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type.

    Experienced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Infectious Disease

    Office

    453 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nivedita Srinivas is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Srinivas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Poliomyelitis, Cerebral Hypoxia, Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

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

    Jean Chia is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Wildervanck Syndrome, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, and Koolen De Vries Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Office

    750 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nasha Sabery is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sabery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

    Experienced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 135 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Campomelia Cumming Type, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, Coffin-Lowry Syndrome, and Microcephaly.

    Advanced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Pediatric Pulmonology

    Office

    770 Welch Rd Ste 350, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mymy Buu is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Buu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Bronchobiliary Fistula, Mounier-Kuhn Syndrome, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Experienced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome

    Office

    3145 Porter Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heidi Feldman is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Feldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Premature Infant, CHARGE Syndrome, and Wildervanck Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
    Pediatric Pulmonology

    Office

    770 Welch Rd Fl 3, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esmeralda Morales is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Morales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, Mounier-Kuhn Syndrome, Congenital Bronchobiliary Fistula, and Myringotomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome?

    Cri-du-chat (cat's cry) syndrome, also known as 5p- (5p minus) syndrome, is a chromosomal condition that results when a piece of chromosome 5 is missing. Infants with this condition often have a high-pitched cry that sounds like that of a cat. The disorder is characterized by intellectual disability and delayed development, small head size (microcephaly), low birth weight, and weak muscle tone (hypotonia) in infancy. Affected individuals also have distinctive facial features, including widely set eyes (hypertelorism), low-set ears, a small jaw, and a rounded face. Some children with cri-du-chat syndrome are born with a heart defect.

    When should I see a Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome doctors near Palo Alto, 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 Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome doctors near Palo Alto, 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 Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome 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 Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome 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 Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome 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 Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome 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 Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome 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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