The 20 Best Down Syndrome Doctors Near Me in norwalk, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 82 doctor with experience in Down Syndrome near norwalk, CA. Of these, 73 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Down Syndrome
    Elite in Down Syndrome
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    Office

    9500 Gilman Dr Dept 949, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Rafii is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Rafii is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Down Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Anwar And Vaseema Arastu MD Inc

    12675 La Mirada Blvd, 
    La Mirada, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anwar Arastu is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in La Mirada, California. Dr. Arastu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Cellulitis, Obesity, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Arastu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Arastu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Community Medicine, Inc

    8540 Alondra Blvd, 
    Paramount, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shehnaz Habib is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Paramount, California. Dr. Habib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Habib is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Habib is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Advanced in Down Syndrome

    Central City Community Health Center

    2237 W Ball Rd, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shafeeq Shamsiddeen is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Anaheim, California. Dr. Shamsiddeen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 82 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Shamsiddeen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Montes Medical Group

    13820 San Antonio Dr, 
    Norwalk, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Juan Montes is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Norwalk, California. Dr. Montes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 85 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Aida Salatinjants MD

    13132 Studebaker Rd, 
    Norwalk, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aida Salatinjants is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norwalk, California. Dr. Salatinjants is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Gallstones, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Salatinjants is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices - Genetics Department

    9449 E Imperial Highway, 
    Downey, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Wong is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Downey, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Triple X Syndrome, Chromosome 13q Duplication, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Neurofibromatosis. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    9449 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shelley Bose is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Bose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alberto Cespedes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Cespedes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Edema, Apoplexy, Heart Attack, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope. Dr. Cespedes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Offices - MOB 1

    9400 E Rosecrans Ave, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Swayne Cofield is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Cofield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gout, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    General Practice
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    General Practice

    Rio Hondo Medical Group Inc

    12444 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fernando Gonzales is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Whittier, California. Dr. Gonzales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Altamed Health Services

    9436 Slauson Ave, 
    Pico Rivera, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marie Flores is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pico Rivera, California. Dr. Flores is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Prentice Mitri And Hijazin Neurological Associates Inc

    10916 Downey Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Antoine Mitri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Mitri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Mitri is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Prentice Mitri And Hijazin Neurological Associates Inc

    10916 Downey Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theodore Prentice is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Prentice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Prentice is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Prentice Mitri And Hijazin Neurological Associates Inc

    10916 Downey Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Munther Hijazin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Hijazin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Alzheimer's Disease, and Delirium. Dr. Hijazin is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Neurology Consultants Medical Group

    12291 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Helfgott is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Helfgott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysarthria, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Susac Syndrome. Dr. Helfgott is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Neurology Consultants Medical Group

    12291 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guatam Ganguly is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Ganguly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysarthria, Hemiplegia, Seizures, and Stroke. Dr. Ganguly is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Whittier Medical Offices

    12470 Whittier Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carmen Gutierrez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Down Syndrome, Cerebral Hypoxia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    General Practice
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    General Practice

    Maguire And Welsh Medical Group

    7624 Painter Ave, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Welsh is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Whittier, California. Dr. Welsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Spasticity. Dr. Welsh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Ap6 Pharmacy

    6336 Passons Blvd, 
    Pico Rivera, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raul Barrera is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pico Rivera, California. Dr. Barrera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Down Syndrome?

    Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition that is associated with intellectual disability, a characteristic facial appearance, and weak muscle tone (hypotonia) in infancy. All affected individuals experience cognitive delays, but the intellectual disability is usually mild to moderate.

    When should I see a Down Syndrome doctor near norwalk, 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 Down Syndrome doctor near norwalk, 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 Down Syndrome doctors near norwalk, 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 Down Syndrome doctors near norwalk, 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 Down Syndrome doctor near norwalk, 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 Down Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Down 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 Down Syndrome doctor near norwalk, 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 Down 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 Down 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 Down Syndrome doctors near norwalk, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Down 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 Down Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Down 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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