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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Down Syndrome near orange, CA. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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25 providers found
    Elite in Down Syndrome
    Elite in Down Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9500 Gilman Dr Dept 949, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (5.0 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.

    Distinguished in Down Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Down Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Minodora Totoiu is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Totoiu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 106 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Down Syndrome, Seizures, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Totoiu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Uc Irvine Medical Center

    800 N Main St, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish

    Emily Dow is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Dow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Down Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Dow is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine.

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    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anjalee Galion is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Galion is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Down Syndrome, and Memory Loss. Dr. Galion is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Offers Telehealth

    Gaby Thai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Thai 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Memory Loss, and Headache. Dr. Thai is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology.

    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Pathway Medical Group

    12665 Garden Grove Blvd, 
    Garden Grove, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Said El-Zayat is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Garden Grove, California. Dr. El-Zayat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Cerebral Palsy, Gingivostomatitis, and Epilepsy. Dr. El-Zayat is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Neurology
    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Uzma Nasim MD Inc

    18102 Irvine Blvd, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Uzma Nasim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Nasim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Down Syndrome, Migraine, Seizures, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Nasim is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Garden Grove Medical Office

    12100 Euclid St, 
    Garden Grove, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Javier Blanco is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Garden Grove, California. Dr. Blanco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Down Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy, and Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome. Dr. Blanco is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Advanced in Down Syndrome

    Central City Community Health Center

    2237 W Ball Rd, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (6.4 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
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Shrey is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Shrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Epilepsy. Dr. Shrey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maija-riikka Steenari is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Steenari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 158 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency, PEPCK 1 Deficiency, Autosomal Recessive Congenital Methemoglobinemia, and Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Dr. Steenari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amanda Fernandez is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Dysferlinopathy, Memory Loss, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Uci University Physicians And Su

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lan Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Plantar Fasciitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    Uc Irvine Medical Center

    800 N Main St, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prajakta Deshpande is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Deshpande is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Restless Legs Syndrome, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    J. A L. Santos MD Inc.

    1020 S Anaheim Blvd Ste 220, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joey Santos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Santos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Epilepsy, Diabetic Neuropathy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Anaheim

    3460 E La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Suresh Gurbani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Gurbani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Absence Seizure. Dr. Gurbani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Central City Community Health Center Inc

    2237 W Ball Rd, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bahaa Girgis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Girgis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Epilepsy. Dr. Girgis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Health And Wellness Center Inc

    23672 Birtcher Dr, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Premature Ovarian Failure, Down Syndrome, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Ali is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Scal

    441 N Lakeview Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cindy Evans is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Down Syndrome, and Insomnia.

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

    Central City Community Health Center

    1820 W Lincoln Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rosemary Reyes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Reyes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Obesity. Dr. Reyes is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Practice.

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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 orange, 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 orange, 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 orange, 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 orange, 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 orange, 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 orange, 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 orange, 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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