The 20 Best Down Syndrome Doctors in Pennsylvania, US

Mary Stephens is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stephens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, and Moebius Syndrome. Dr. Stephens is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Bulova, MD, is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. He completed his residency and medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Bulova is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, and Endocardial Cushion Defect.

Dr. Cornacchia is a board-certified internal medicine physician. She attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she earned her medical degree. Dr. Cornacchia completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cornacchia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, and Cerebral Palsy.

Anna Marie White, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine in addition to pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. She practices at Squirrel Hill Family Medicine and University Family Medicine-UPMC. Dr. White completed her medical degree and residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Neurosarcoidosis, and Sarcoidosis.

Stephen Lewis is a Neurologist in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew McCormick, MD, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. He trained in the Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency Program at UPMC and joined the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh after completing his training. He serves as the Medical Director of the Vascular Anomaly Center of UPMC. His clinical interests include care for children and adults with vascular anomalies. Dr. Mccormick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Angiosarcoma of the Liver, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, Clouston Syndrome, and Myringotomy.

. Dr. Pearlstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Michael Rubenstein is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rubenstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tourette Syndrome, Migraine, Down Syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rubenstein is currently accepting new patients.

David Lynch is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lynch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Friedreich Ataxia, Hereditary Ataxia, Harding Ataxia, and Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy. Dr. Lynch is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Lipitz, DO, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in sleep medicine and neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Somerset, UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford. Dr. Lipitz completed his fellowship and residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, residency at Maimonides Medical Center and medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Lipitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Seizures, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Epilepsy.

Alda Maria Gonzaga, MD, is certified in pediatrics and internal medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. She completed her medical degree, residency, and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Gonzaga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Polydactyly Myopia Syndrome, and Sirenomelia.

Dr. Gross is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He specializes in general neurology. His clinical interests include headache, epilepsy, seizures, dementia and multiple sclerosis. He earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and completed his residency and fellowship in neurophysiology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Gross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Seizures.

Marina Zaretskaya, MD, is a physician and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She received her medical degree from the Moscow Institute of Medicine and Dentistry and completed her residency at the Clinical Emergency Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, followed by her fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Zaretskaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Myasthenia Gravis, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Serotonin Syndrome.

Maya Lichtenstein, MD, is a neurologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating people who have Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, primary progressive aphasias (language disorders) and other brain conditions that cause memory or other cognitive changes.|Once a patient’s condition is diagnosed, Dr. Lichtenstein works closely with them and their loved ones to provide treatment options that meet their preferences. This may include medical and non-medical therapies.|Dr. Lichtenstein feels privileged to partner with her patients as they navigate their conditions. “People who have trouble with memory and thinking often feel very vulnerable,” she says. “Being able to provide help and support is such a pleasure.”|Dr. Lichtenstein earned her medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine in Israel. She completed her residency at The Pennsylvania State University's Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and her advanced training in behavioral neurology at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Lichtenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Alzheimer's Disease.

Dr. McIlvried is a board-certified internal medicine and geriatrics physician. His clinical interests include geriatrics. Dr. McIlvried obtained his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. He completed his residency and a fellowship in geriatric medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian. Dr. McIlvried is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in geriatric medicine and internal medicine. Dr. Mcilvried is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Dementia, Lung Metastases, and Follicular Lymphoma.

Philosophy of care | I make myself available as a doctor. | Why I entered medicine | Health care has always been my passion. | Personal interests | My No. 1 interest is medicine. Dr. Halthore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Shaken Baby Syndrome, Zika Virus Disease, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, and Microcephaly.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy of care is to have a team approach, working collaboratively with parents and the children to develop plans of care. | Why I entered medicine | I enjoy working with children and helping people. | Community involvement | I became involved with the Eastern PA Down Syndrome Center through ABC Family Pediatricians. I was caring for several families with children who have Down syndrome, and two mothers approached me about starting a center. This was during the time we were building the Health Center at Trexlertown, and I thought, what a great place to put it. The Down Syndrome Parent Network was the driving force for the center, and I coordinated getting it up and running. The group then asked me if I would like to participate, and so I volunteer at the center two mornings a month. I provide evaluation and counseling to children and their families, make sure social issues are addressed and that they know of resources they are entitled to. Interested parents can at epdsc.org. | Personal interests | I play basketball and exercise a fair amount. I'm married to Mary Stahl (another LVPG pediatrician), and we have three adult children. Dr. Levick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top area of expertise is Down Syndrome.

"Philosophy of care | I practice pediatrics because I believe in preventative care. | Why I entered medicine | I was motivated by a poster of a young boy running through the woods and a caption asking, ""Who will care for me?"" I decided I was that person. | Community involvement | I am a volunteer physician for the Eastern PA Down Syndrome Center. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my teenage sons, running, skiing and boating.". Dr. Morrow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

I respected my own family physician and wanted the diversity that family medicine gave to help peopleWhat I want my patients to know about me:I enjoy my profession and try to work hard at it.What I do when I'm not seeing patients:I enjoy tennis and gardening. Dr. Prince is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sitosterolemia, and Familial Hypertension.

Andres Deik is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Deik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Corticobasal Degeneration. Dr. Deik is currently accepting new patients.