The 20 Best Down Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Massachusetts, US

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The 20 Best Down Syndrome Doctors in Massachusetts, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 142 doctor with experience in Down Syndrome near Massachusetts, US. Of these, 125 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced, 3 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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142 providers found
    Elite in Down Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Elite in Down Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Florence Lai is a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lai is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Developmental Reading Disorder, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Elite in Down Syndrome
    Elite in Down Syndrome

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Herminia Rosas is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rosas is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Huntington Disease, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Elite in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    General Hospital Corp

    300 Ocean Ave, 
    Revere, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicolas Oreskovic is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Revere, Massachusetts. Dr. Oreskovic is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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    Distinguished in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    VHS Acquisition Subsidiary Number 9 Inc

    67 Union St, 
    Natick, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Walter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Natick, Massachusetts. Dr. Walter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Cerebral Hypoxia, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Adenoidectomy.

    Dennis J. Selkoe
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Selkoe is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Selkoe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

    Carolina F. Valencia
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    One Brookline Place, Suite 230, 
    Brookline, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Carolina Valencia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Valencia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Andrew M. Stern
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Stern is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Stern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

    Volney L. Sheen
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Ks 457, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Volney Sheen is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sheen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Periventricular Heterotopia, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Scott M. Mcginnis
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Mcginnis is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mcginnis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Primary Progressive Aphasia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Gastrostomy.

    Daniel Z. Press
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Kirstein 253, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Press is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Press is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Cerebellar Degeneration, and Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID).

    Penny M. Feldman
    Pediatric Endocrinology | Endocrinology
    Pediatric Endocrinology | Endocrinology

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish

    Penny Feldman is a Pediatric Endocrinologist and an Endocrinologist in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Feldman has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Neonatal Hypothyroidism, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Coral Stredny is a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Stredny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Epilepsy.

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

    Hebrew Rehabilitation Center/Hebrew Senior Life

    1200 Centre Street, 
    Roslindale, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olivia Liff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Roslindale, Massachusetts. Dr. Liff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Dementia, and Vascular Dementia.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    Baystate Wing Hospital

    40 Wright St, 
    Palmer, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Blair is a Neurologist in Palmer, Massachusetts. Dr. Blair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Atrius Health, Inc., 291 Independence Drive, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Kaplan is a Neurologist in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Kaplan has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

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

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shela Sridhar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sridhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Bolton is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bolton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Advanced in Down Syndrome

    Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo MD

    15 Parkman St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jasmeer Chhatwal is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chhatwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Down Syndrome, and Primary Amyloidosis.

    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Neurology
    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Neurology

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omar Khwaja is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Khwaja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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

    Office

    1280 W Central St Ste 301, 
    Franklin, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Luis Carreiro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Franklin, Massachusetts. Dr. Carreiro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Diabetic Nephropathy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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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