The 20 Best Down Syndrome Doctors Near Me in North Carolina, US

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Down Syndrome near North Carolina, US. Of these, 40 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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43 providers found
    Distinguished in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Office

    740 Greenville Blvd SE Ste 400337, 
    Greenville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hoover Royals is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Royals is rated as a Distinguished 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 Serotonin Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Royals is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Legacy Healthcare Services Inc

    2701 Pickett Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Terry Knowles is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Knowles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Hypothyroidism, Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Knowles is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Medicine, Family Medicine/OMT. Dr. Knowles is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sentara Family Medicine Physicians

    905 Thunder Road, Suite 140, 
    Elizabeth City, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Pharr is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Dr. Pharr is rated as an Advanced 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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Pharr is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    Carolinaeast Internal Medicine-Pollocksville

    137 Medical Ln, 
    Pollocksville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ana Abaroa-Salvatierra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pollocksville, North Carolina. Dr. Abaroa-Salvatierra 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Folate Deficiency, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Abaroa-Salvatierra is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Family Health Centers

    206 Asheland Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Seneker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Seneker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Seneker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carolinaeast Physicians-Jacksonville

    4275 Western Blvd, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Towarnicky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Towarnicky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), and Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4. Dr. Towarnicky is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gaston Medical Associates PA

    2664 Court Dr Ste A, 
    Gastonia, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Olufolarin Ajao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Ajao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity, and Premature Ovarian Failure. Dr. Ajao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Adult And Pediatric Medicine Associates

    640 Summit Crossing Place, Suite 204, 
    Gastonia, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Scheitler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Scheitler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Osteomyelitis in Children, Sinusitis, and Empyema. Dr. Scheitler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    ECU Health North Hospital

    250 Smith Church Rd, 
    Roanoke Rapids, NC 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerardo Maradiaga is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Maradiaga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Maradiaga is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franklin Family Practice PA

    161 Iotla St, 
    Franklin, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kit Helm is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Franklin, North Carolina. Dr. Helm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Helm is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pathgroup Labs LLC Greensboro

    1511 Westover Ter Ste 201, 
    Greensboro, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajith Ramachandran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dr. Ramachandran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Ramachandran is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wilson Medical Group PLLC

    3302 Nash St N, 
    Wilson, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kerrie-anne Heron is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilson, North Carolina. Dr. Heron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Heron is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Horizon Internal Medicine PLLC

    1380 Eastchester Dr Ste 105, 
    High Point, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Imran Haque is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in High Point, North Carolina. Dr. Haque is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 179 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Nasal Flaring. Dr. Haque is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Madison Home Care

    590 Medical Park Dr, 
    Marshall, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Mcdowell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marshall, North Carolina. Dr. Mcdowell 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Mcdowell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Black River Health Services

    109 W Church St, 
    Atkinson, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Linda Greenspan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atkinson, North Carolina. Dr. Greenspan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Greenspan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke University Health System Inc.

    2213 Elba St, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kyung Paik is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Paik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Down Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Paik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    Atrium Health Primary Care Carmel Family Medicine

    10000 Park Cedar Drive, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Sappenfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Sappenfield 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 Melasma, Membranous Nephropathy, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Sappenfield is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Sappenfield is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Novant Health Surry Medical Associates - Westlake

    865 Westlake Drive, 
    Mount Airy, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Kipreos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Dr. Kipreos 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 Coronary Heart Disease, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Kipreos is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Kipreos is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    90 Southside Ave Ste 350, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Blair Holl is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Holl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure, Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Anemia, and Thrush.

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

    Batish Medical Services PLLC

    51 Lee Dr, 
    Leland, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Batish is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Leland, North Carolina. Dr. Batish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Down Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP). Dr. Batish 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 in North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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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