The 20 Best Holoprosencephaly Doctors in Canada

Find the Top Holoprosencephaly Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Holoprosencephaly near Canada. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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26 providers found
    Distinguished in Holoprosencephaly

    Harvey B. Sarnat
    Distinguished in Holoprosencephaly

    Harvey B. Sarnat
    Referral may be required
    Calgary, AB, CA 

    Harvey Sarnat practices practicing medicine in Calgary, Canada. Mr. Sarnat is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemimegalencephaly, Cortical Dysplasia, Holoprosencephaly, and Increased Head Circumference.

    Advanced in Holoprosencephaly

    Consolato M. Sergi
    Advanced in Holoprosencephaly

    Consolato M. Sergi
    Referral may be required
    8440 112 St, 
    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    Consolato Sergi practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Sergi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. They are also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Reye Syndrome, Holoprosencephaly, Osteosarcoma, Heart Transplant, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Holoprosencephaly

    Laura Sarnat-Flores
    Advanced in Holoprosencephaly

    Laura Sarnat-Flores
    Referral may be required
    Calgary, AB, CA 

    Laura Sarnat-Flores practices practicing medicine in Calgary, Canada. Ms. Sarnat-Flores is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemimegalencephaly, Increased Head Circumference, Holoprosencephaly, and Cortical Dysplasia.

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    Advanced in Holoprosencephaly

    Deepak Kamnasaran
    Advanced in Holoprosencephaly

    Deepak Kamnasaran
    Referral may be required
    CA 

    Deepak Kamnasaran practices practicing medicine in Canada. Mr. Kamnasaran is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Holoprosencephaly, and Brain Tumor.

    Advanced in Holoprosencephaly

    Lindsay A. Brown
    Advanced in Holoprosencephaly

    Lindsay A. Brown
    Referral may be required
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Lindsay Brown practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Brown is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Holoprosencephaly, Fanconi Anemia, and Congenital Aplastic Anemia.

    Advanced in Holoprosencephaly

    Sarah M. Nikkel
    Advanced in Holoprosencephaly

    Sarah M. Nikkel
    Referral may be required
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Sarah Nikkel practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Nikkel is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia, Brachydactyly, Floating-Harbor Syndrome, and Caffey Disease.

    Advanced in Holoprosencephaly

    Weiming Q. Yu
    Advanced in Holoprosencephaly

    Weiming Q. Yu
    Referral may be required
    Calgary, AB, CA 

    Weiming Yu practices practicing medicine in Calgary, Canada. Yu is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Ganglioneuroma, Andersen Disease, Larynx Atresia, and Holoprosencephaly.

    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Catherine Bianco-Fallet
    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Catherine Bianco-Fallet
    Referral may be required
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Catherine Bianco-Fallet practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Ms. Bianco-Fallet is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Polymicrogyria, Hydrocephalus, and Multiple Pterygium Syndrome.

    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Mehmet N. Cizmeci
    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Mehmet N. Cizmeci
    Referral may be required
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Mehmet Cizmeci practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Cizmeci is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Hydrocephalus, and Cerebelloparenchymal Disorder 3.

    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Can Sarica
    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Can Sarica
    Referral may be required
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Can Sarica practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Sarica is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Michael S. Salman
    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Michael S. Salman
    Referral may be required
    MB, CA 

    Michael Salman practices practicing medicine in Canada. Mr. Salman is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Septo-Optic Dysplasia, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, and Apraxia.

    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Chumei C. Li
    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Chumei C. Li
    Referral may be required
    Hamilton, ON, CA 

    Chumei Li practices practicing medicine in Hamilton, Canada. Li is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, Symphalangism Distal, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Jean Gekas
    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Jean Gekas
    Referral may be required
    Quebec, QC, CA 

    Jean Gekas practices practicing medicine in Quebec, Canada. Ms. Gekas is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chromosome 13q Duplication, Trisomy 13, Chromosome 20 Trisomy, and Down Syndrome.

    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Stefanie Y. Lee
    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Stefanie Y. Lee
    Referral may be required
    Hamilton, ON, CA 

    Stefanie Lee practices practicing medicine in Hamilton, Canada. Ms. Lee is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fecal Impaction, Holoprosencephaly, Pyogenic Liver Abscess, Gallbladder Removal, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Ebba Alkhunaizi
    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Ebba Alkhunaizi
    Referral may be required
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Ebba Alkhunaizi practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Alkhunaizi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Akinesia Sequence, Floating-Harbor Syndrome, Dubowitz Syndrome, and Spondylocostal Dysostosis.

    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    David A. Chitayat
    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    David A. Chitayat
    Referral may be required

    Mount Sinai Hospital

    ON, CA 

    David Chitayat practices practicing medicine in Canada. Mr. Chitayat is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Akinesia Sequence, Symphalangism Distal, Congenital Contractures, and Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.

    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Gabrielle T. Lemire
    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Gabrielle T. Lemire
    Referral may be required
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Gabrielle Lemire practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Lemire is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia, Keutel Syndrome, KBG Syndrome, and Bilateral Renal Agenesis Dominant Type.

    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Marc R. Del Bigio
    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Marc R. Del Bigio
    Referral may be required
    MB, CA 

    Marc Del Bigio practices practicing medicine in Canada. Mr. Del Bigio is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Rett Syndrome, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Nerve Decompression, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Lee C. Ang
    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Lee C. Ang
    Referral may be required
    St. Joseph's Health Care London, 
    London, ON, CA 

    Lee Ang practices practicing medicine in London, Canada. Mr. Ang is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. His clinical expertise encompasses Corticobasal Degeneration, Holoprosencephaly, Vascular Dementia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Margot I. Van Allen
    Experienced in Holoprosencephaly

    Margot I. Van Allen
    Referral may be required
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Margot Van Allen practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Van Allen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Holoprosencephaly. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Steatocystoma Multiplex, Renpenning Syndrome, West Syndrome, and Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Holoprosencephaly?

    Holoprosencephaly is an abnormality of brain development in which the brain doesn't properly divide into the right and left hemispheres. The condition can also affect development of the head and face. There are 4 types of Holoprosencephaly, distinguished by severity. From most to least severe, the 4 types are alobar, semi-lobar, lobar, and middle interhemispheric variant (MIHV). In general, the severity of any facial defects corresponds to the severity of the brain defect. The most severely affected people have one central eye (cyclopia) and a tubular nasal structure (proboscis) located above the eye. In the less severe forms, the brain is only partially divided, and the eyes usually are set close together. Other signs and symptoms often include intellectual disability and pituitary gland problems. Holoprosencephaly can be caused by genetic changes in any of at least 14 different genes; chromosome abnormalities; or agents that can cause birth defects (teratogens). It may also be a feature of several unique genetic syndromes. In many cases, the exact cause is unknown.

    When should I see a Holoprosencephaly doctor in Canada?

    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 Holoprosencephaly doctor in Canada?

    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 do I find the best Holoprosencephaly doctor in Canada?

    You can find a Holoprosencephaly doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Holoprosencephaly doctors in Canada?

    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 Holoprosencephaly doctors in Canada?

    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 Holoprosencephaly doctor in Canada?

    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 Holoprosencephaly doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Holoprosencephaly 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 Holoprosencephaly doctor in Canada?

    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 Holoprosencephaly 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 Holoprosencephaly 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 Holoprosencephaly doctors in Canada?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Holoprosencephaly 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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