The 20 Best Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Boston, MA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 147 doctor with experience in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome near Boston, MA. Of these, 137 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Neurology Department, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Greenstein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Greenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Cervical Myelopathy, Harding Ataxia, and Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA). Dr. Greenstein is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Advanced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Division Of Endocrinology

    333 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Markowitz is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Markowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, 15q11.2 Microdeletion, Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome, and Jacobsen Syndrome.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome

    Division Of Emergency Medicine

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lise Nigrovic is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Nigrovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lyme Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Asthma in Children.

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    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Dexter is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Dexter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Koolen De Vries Syndrome, Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Wildervanck Syndrome, and Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Department Of Cardiology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathy Jenkins is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Jenkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Infantile Pneumothorax, Coarctation of the Aorta, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Hirsch is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyle Nelson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asthma in Children, and Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Wiltrout is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Wiltrout is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Seizures, and Aphantasia. Dr. Wiltrout is board certified in Neurology With Special Qualifications In Child Neurology and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Miller is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Croup.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sally Vitali is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Vitali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Pulmonary Hypertension, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome

    Division Of Emergency Medicine

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Adams is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debra Hillier is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hillier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, Orofaciodigital Syndrome 6, VLDLR-Associated Cerebellar Hypoplasia, and Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome

    C H Neurology Foundation Inc

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jurriaan Peters is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Peters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Cortical Dysplasia, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arianne Baker is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Jacobsen Syndrome.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Division Of Emergency Medicine

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kate Dorney is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Dorney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Croup.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kate Madden is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Madden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Jacobsen Syndrome, 15q11.2 Microdeletion, Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome, and Acrofacial Dysostosis Weyers Type.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandra Baker is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juliana Mariani is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mariani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydranencephaly, Orofaciodigital Syndrome 6, VLDLR-Associated Cerebellar Hypoplasia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suzanne Gouda is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gouda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydranencephaly, Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria, Lissencephaly 1, and VLDLR-Associated Cerebellar Hypoplasia.

    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Lyons is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lyme Disease, Osteomyelitis in Children, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Asthma in Children.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome?

    Distal 18q deletion syndrome is a chromosomal condition that occurs when a piece of the long (q) arm of chromosome 18 is missing. The term "distal" means that the missing piece occurs near one end of the chromosome. Distal 18q deletion syndrome can lead to a wide variety of signs and symptoms among affected individuals.

    When should I see a Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome doctor near Boston, MA?

    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 Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome doctor near Boston, MA?

    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 Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome doctors near Boston, MA?

    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 Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome doctors near Boston, MA?

    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 Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome doctor near Boston, MA?

    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 Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Distal 18q Deletion 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 Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome doctor near Boston, MA?

    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 Distal 18q Deletion 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 Distal 18q Deletion 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 Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome doctors near Boston, MA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Distal 18q Deletion 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 Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Distal 18q Deletion 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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