The 20 Best Down Syndrome Doctors Near Me in santa monica, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Down Syndrome near santa monica, CA. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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30 providers found
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    UCLA Med Group/Internal Medicine Consultants Of Sm

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lillian Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Chen 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Cheilitis Glandularis, and Tonsil Stones. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adrianna Stanley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Stanley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Vitamin D Deficiency, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Stanley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1245 16th St Ste 204, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stacey Weinstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Weinstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Down Syndrome, and Primary Immunodeficiency (PID).

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

    Office

    1245 16th St Ste 204, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Duan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Duan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses West Nile Virus Infection, Cerebral Palsy, Noonan Syndrome, and Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.

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

    Evaluation And Treatment & Medical Pediatrics Care

    1245 16th St Ste 125, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janet Ma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Ma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Cerebral Palsy.

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

    Office

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Benor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Benor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.

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

    Office

    757 Westwood Plz Ste 7501, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Shabsovich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shabsovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukemia, Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia, Enlarged Liver, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Prostatectomy.

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

    Office

    300 Med Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Geschwind is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Geschwind 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Advanced in Down Syndrome

    The Achievable Foundation

    5901 Green Valley Cir Ste 405, 
    Culver City, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Catanzarite is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Culver City, California. Dr. Catanzarite is rated as an Advanced 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 Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Down Syndrome.

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

    Family Medicine Associates Of Northridge

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Ritoo Gagneja is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Gagneja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Gagneja is board certified in Family Medicine and American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Gagneja is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Regents Of The University Of California

    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nazanin Izadpanah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Izadpanah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Obesity in Children, and Down Syndrome.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    127 S San Vicente Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tatsunori Takahashi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Takahashi 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 Coronary Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Spasm, Aortic Dissection, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Lithotripsy.

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

    Golian Med Center

    6310 San Vicente Blvd Ste 510, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Helen Avivah-Golian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Avivah-Golian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Macroamylasemia, Vertigo, and Obesity.

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

    St John's Community Health

    808 W 58th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sushant Bandarpalle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bandarpalle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Monkeypox, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Bandarpalle is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Bandarpalle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    Isaias De Guzman Paja Jr MD Inc

    1800 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Isaias De Guzman Paja is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. De Guzman Paja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Obesity. Dr. De Guzman Paja is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. De Guzman Paja is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cha Hollywood Medical Center LP

    1300 N Vermont Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carlos Yoo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yoo 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 Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Sciatica. Dr. Yoo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Breast Center Laboratory

    14624 Sherman Way Ste 600, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jesse Sanders is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Van Nuys, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Sanders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Sanders is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Valley Community Healthcare

    6801 Coldwater Canyon Ave, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Zeelander is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Hollywood, California. Dr. Zeelander is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Zeelander is currently accepting new patients.

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

    South Central Family Health Center

    4425 S Central Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jose Perez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Amenorrhea, High Cholesterol, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sikander Kajani, MD Private Practice

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 218, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sikander Kajani is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Kajani is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Kajani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kajani is currently accepting new patients.

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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 santa monica, 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 santa monica, 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 santa monica, 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 santa monica, 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 santa monica, 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 santa monica, 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 santa monica, 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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