The 20 Best Familial Dysautonomia Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Familial Dysautonomia near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Advanced.

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19 providers found
    Distinguished in Familial Dysautonomia
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Familial Dysautonomia
    Cardiology

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pam Taub is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Taub is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Heart Failure, Familial Dysautonomia, High Cholesterol, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Cardiology

    Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Ahern is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ahern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Orthostatic Hypotension, Multiple System Atrophy, Atrial Fibrillation, and Low Blood Pressure.

    Distinguished in Familial Dysautonomia
    Distinguished in Familial Dysautonomia

    UC San Diego Health Neurological Institute

    4510 Executive Dr Ste 325, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irene Litvan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Litvan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    Office

    9444 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Galasko is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Galasko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Alexander is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Migraine, Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency, and Shapiro Syndrome.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Jonas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jonas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Kalafut is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kalafut is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), and Vertebral Artery Dissection.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    UC San Diego Health-4510 Executive Drive

    4510 Executive Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Coughlin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Coughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John-michael Li is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Foot Drop, Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prerana Bhatia is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Bhatia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Advanced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Advanced in Familial Dysautonomia

    UC San Diego

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

    Katherine Longardner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Longardner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Low Blood Pressure, and Orthostatic Hypotension.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    UC San Diego Health Neurological Institute

    4510 Executive Dr Ste 325, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brenton Wright is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Huntington Disease, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    UC San Diego

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

    Stephanie Lessig is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lessig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego

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

    Michael Ziegler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ziegler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Low Blood Pressure.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    UC San Diego

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

    Jenelle Raynowska is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Raynowska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Concussion, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    Regents Of The University Of California

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

    Mohammed Hussain is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. His clinical expertise encompasses Subacute Combined Degeneration, Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Concussion.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    Office

    200 W Arbor Dr Ste 1B, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anastasie Dunn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    330 Lewis St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Hsu is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia
    Experienced in Familial Dysautonomia

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nelson Hwynn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hwynn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dysarthria, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Familial Dysautonomia?

    Familial dysautonomia (FD) is an inherited disorder that affects nerves throughout the body.

    When should I see a Familial Dysautonomia doctor near La Jolla, 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 Familial Dysautonomia doctor near La Jolla, 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 Familial Dysautonomia doctors near La Jolla, 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 Familial Dysautonomia doctors near La Jolla, 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 Familial Dysautonomia doctor near La Jolla, 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 Familial Dysautonomia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia doctor near La Jolla, 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 Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Familial Dysautonomia 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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