The 20 Best Lambdoid Synostosis Doctors Near Me in California, US

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The 20 Best Lambdoid Synostosis Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Lambdoid Synostosis near California, US. Of these, 58 are Experienced and 13 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Neurosurgery | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Neurosurgery | Pediatric Neurology
    505 South Main Street, Suite 300, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joffre Olaya is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Olaya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Syringobulbia, Seizures, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Olaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Advanced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    4650 West Sunset Boulevard, Ms#96, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Urata is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Urata is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Plagiocephaly, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Urata is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    101 East Valencia Mesa Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Muhonen is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in Fullerton, California. Dr. Muhonen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Sunken Fontanelles, Bulging Fontanelles, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Muhonen is currently accepting new patients.

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    William Y. Hoffman
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Plastic Surgery

    Birthmarks & Vascular Anomalies Center

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 4B, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. William Hoffman is a plastic surgeon who specializes in treating children with a wide variety of craniofacial (skull or face) abnormalities, including cleft lip and cleft palate, craniosynostosis, facial palsy, and hemangiomas and other birthmarks or vascular anomalies. An innovator in the field of craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery, he routinely performs complex and intricate surgeries, and works with orthodontists and other specialists to correct abnormalities in children's facial appearances while improving their breathing and ability to eat. He also treats adults, performing complex facial reconstructions as well as aesthetic facial surgeries, including facelifts, rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). Hoffman is widely published, and his research interests include the biology of hemangiomas, fetal surgery for facial deformities and improving cleft lip surgery. Working with the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Hoffman led a successful effort to pass legislation in California that greatly expands insurance coverage for children with cleft lip and palate. Hoffman has been named to U.S. News & World Report's list of America's best doctors for the past 15 years, a distinction reserved for the top 1 percent of physicians in the nation for a given specialty. Hoffman earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry. At UCSF, he completed a residency in general surgery and a residency in plastic surgery, serving as chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in craniofacial and cleft lip surgery at NYU Langone Health. Hoffman is treasurer of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons. He serves as a senior examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery and on its craniofacial surgery advisory council. He is past president of the American Association of Pediatric Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Bifid Nose, Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Craniectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Bamidele Kammen
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis

    Fetal Treatment Center

    744 52nd St., Third Floor, 
    Oakland, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bamidele Kammen is a Radiologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Kammen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Increased Head Circumference, Scoliosis, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Craniosynostosis. Dr. Kammen is currently accepting new patients.

    Samuel F. Ciricillo
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis

    Buhler Specialty Pavilion

    2800 L Street, Suite 500, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Ciricillo is a Neurosurgery provider in Sacramento, California. Dr. Ciricillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ciricillo is currently accepting new patients.

    Raymond Y. Wang
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Medical Genetics
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Wang is a Medical Genetics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7 (MPS VII, Sly Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome), Pompe Disease, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm H1307, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Tong is a Radiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Tong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Pentalogy of Cantrell, and Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Nahl is a Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Nahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Horseshoe Kidney, Scoliosis, and Urachal Cyst.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Pediatric Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Chiang is a Pediatric Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Chiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Intussusception in Children, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Horseshoe Kidney, and Ureterocele.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Pediatric Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Holmes is a Pediatric Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Holmes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Urachal Cyst, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Acro-Pectoro-Renal Field Defect.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Pediatric Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tuan Dao is a Pediatric Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Dao has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Horseshoe Kidney, Urachal Cyst, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Neuroradiology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruno Soares is a Neuroradiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Soares is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Pentalogy of Cantrell, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Brain Herniation.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Neuroradiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristen Launier is a Neuroradiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Launier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Collins Pope Syndrome, Acropectoral Syndrome, and Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis

    Loma Linda Univ Anesthesiology Medical Group Inc

    11234 Anderson St, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheri Harder is a Radiologist in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Harder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Cerebellar Degeneration, and X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Neuroradiology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marvin Nelson is a Neuroradiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Arachnoid Cysts, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, and Siderosis.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Pediatric Radiology

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Taylor Chung is a Pediatric Radiologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sunken Fontanelles, Scoliosis, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    General Surgery
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Hanak is a General Surgeon in Orange, California. Dr. Hanak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Increased Head Circumference, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Myelomeningocele. Dr. Hanak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Pediatric Radiology

    Loma Linda Univ Anesthesiology Medical Group Inc

    11234 Anderson St, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yen-ying Wu is a Pediatric Radiologist in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Athymia, Fecal Impaction, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Zellweger Syndrome.

    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Lambdoid Synostosis
    Medical Genetics
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Chang is a Medical Genetics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lambdoid Synostosis. His top areas of expertise are Phenylketonuria (PKU), Maternal Hyperphenylalaninemia, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), and Citrullinemia. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Lambdoid Synostosis?

    Lambdoid synostosis, also known as posterior plagiocephaly, is a very rare form of craniosynostosis, which is a birth defect wherein one or more of the cranial sutures (joints) close too early before the brain is fully formed. Lambdoid synostosis involves the lambdoid suture that runs along the back of the head. As the brain continues to grow, the skull appears misshapen.

    When should I see a Lambdoid Synostosis doctor in California, 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 Lambdoid Synostosis doctor in California, 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 Lambdoid Synostosis doctors in California, 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 Lambdoid Synostosis doctors in California, 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 Lambdoid Synostosis doctor in California, 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 Lambdoid Synostosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lambdoid Synostosis 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 Lambdoid Synostosis doctor in California, 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 Lambdoid Synostosis 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 Lambdoid Synostosis 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 Lambdoid Synostosis doctors in California, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lambdoid Synostosis 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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