The 20 Best Down Syndrome Doctors Near Me in spring valley, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Down Syndrome near spring valley, CA. Of these, 25 are Experienced.

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

    Office

    10039 Vine St, 
    Lakeside, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Mcfarland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeside, California. Dr. Mcfarland 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 Obesity in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mcfarland is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeanie Chung is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Down Syndrome.

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

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thynn Wai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Wai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Obesity in Children, Down Syndrome, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Kaiser Permanente La Mesa Medical Offices - Internal Medicine Department

    8080 Parkway Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shreya Chandra is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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

    Brighton Place La Mesa

    7760 Parkway Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Gaidry-Ii is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Gaidry-Ii is rated as an Experienced 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Lipoid Proteinosis, and Lipogranulomatosis.

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

    Sharpcare Spring Valley

    10225 Austin Dr Ste 101, 
    Spring Valley, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Fox is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spring Valley, California. Dr. Fox 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 Hiccups, Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    El Cajon Family Health Center

    525 E Main St, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Gordon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 90 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, Obesity, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Gordon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kumara Prathipati, M.D., Inc.

    4276 54th Pl Ste B, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kumara Prathipati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Prathipati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

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

    Elahe Toulouie, M.D., Inc.

    1580 N 2nd St, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elahe Toulouie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Toulouie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Toulouie is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1428 Highland Ave, 
    National City, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Archie Bella is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Bella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Bella is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Operation Samahan Inc.

    2743 Highland Ave, 
    National City, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Josie Nuqui is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Nuqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Nuqui is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    610 Euclid Ave Ste 302, 
    National City, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Novencido is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Novencido 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 Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

    Vandever Medical Offices

    4405 Vandever Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna-maria Butera is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Butera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Down Syndrome.

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

    San Antonio Family Medical Clinic Inc.

    36 N Euclid Ave Ste 105, 
    National City, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Carlson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Amebic Liver Abscess, Down Syndrome, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Gastritis.

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

    Office

    502 Euclid Ave Ste 203, 
    National City, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lakshmi Prathipati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Prathipati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Lakeside Special Care Center

    11962 Woodside Ave, 
    Lakeside, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bernard Michlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeside, California. Dr. Michlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Acquired Hemophilia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    San Ysidro Health

    678 3rd Ave, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carmen Velazquez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Velazquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Sciatica.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Brewer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Brewer 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Giedd is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Giedd is rated as an Experienced 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder, Increased Head Circumference, Klinefelter Syndrome, and Schizophrenia.

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

    Office

    754 Medical Center Ct Ste 101, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeannette Del Valle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Del Valle 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Anemia, and Hypothyroidism.

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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 spring valley, 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 spring valley, 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 spring valley, 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 spring valley, 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 spring valley, 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 spring valley, 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 spring valley, 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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