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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Down Syndrome near North Carolina, US. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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38 providers found
    Advanced in Down Syndrome
    Advanced in Down Syndrome

    Lenox Baker Children's Hospital

    3000 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joan Jasien is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Jasien 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 Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Jasien is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Neurology With Special Qualifications In Child Neurology.

    Distinguished in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Down Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Office

    740 Greenville Blvd SE Ste 400337, 
    Greenville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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.

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

    Legacy Healthcare Services Inc

    2701 Pickett Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I treat all kinds of medical problems in the full range of ages. If necessary, I get you to the specialty provider you need to see. I do basic gynecology and psychiatry as well. Before coming to Duke, I practiced for 10 years in upstate New York in a rural area. My personal passions are meditation, connecting with nature, fitness, and travel. My aim is to help you solve your problems, whatever they may be. 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 Hypertension. Dr. Knowles is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Medicine, Family Medicine/OMT.

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    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kanecia Zimmerman is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), COVID-19, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Fletcher Hospital Inc

    130 Forest Glen Rd # B, 
    Columbus, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Viar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, North Carolina. Dr. Viar 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

    Mountain Medical Associates

    600 Hospital Dr Ste 9, 
    Clyde, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Grosse is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Clyde, North Carolina. Dr. Grosse is rated as an Advanced 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sitosterolemia, Varicose Veins, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Sentara Family Medicine Physicians

    905 Thunder Rd Ste 140, 
    Elizabeth City, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    Atrium Health Primary Care Carmel Family Medicine

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

    Daniel Sappenfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. 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 Membranous Nephropathy, Melasma, 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 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Kipreos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mount Airy, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. 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.

    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 82 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure, Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Anemia, and Thrush.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    Asheville Neurology Specialists PA

    731 Dogwood Rd, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Armstrong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Experienced in Down Syndrome

    North Carolina Neuropsychiatry P.A.

    1829 E Franklin St Ste 400, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Camillo Gualtieri is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Gualtieri 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 Fragile XE Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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

    Wake Forest Health Network LLC

    905 Phillips Ave, 
    High Point, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Weaver is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in High Point, North Carolina. Dr. Weaver 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 High Cholesterol, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Sheehan Syndrome.

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

    Carolinaeast Internal Medicine-Pollocksville

    137 Medical Ln, 
    Pollocksville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Down Syndrome
    Sleep Medicine

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zheng Fan is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Fan is rated as an Experienced 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 Angelman Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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

    Mountain Area Health Education Center Inc.

    123 Hendersonville Rd, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Thomson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Thomson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Carolinaeast Physicians-Jacksonville

    4275 Western Blvd, 
    Jacksonville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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 Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), and Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4.

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

    517 Moye Medical Center-Adult And Pediatric Health Care

    517 Moye Blvd Fl Second, 
    Greenville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Turner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Rett Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Endoscopy.

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

    Simrun Health Services Inc

    2716 Troxler Rd, 
    Burlington, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Pavelock is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Burlington, North Carolina. Dr. Pavelock 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Schizophrenia.

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

    Cape Fear Family Medical Care

    405 Owen Dr, 
    Fayetteville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Norem is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Dr. Norem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Obesity.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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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