The 20 Best Leigh Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Texas, US

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Leigh Syndrome near Texas, US. Of these, 47 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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58 providers found
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern - Neurology

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd., 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saima Kayani is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kayani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 143 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, CLN3 Disease, CLN4 Disease, and CLN5 Disease.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern - Pediatrics

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Andrew Gelfand is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gelfand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome, Lung Agenesis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern - Dept Of Pediatric Cardiology

    1935 Medical District Dr, Dept Of Cardiology, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Vietnamese

    Hoang Nguyen is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 101 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Double Inlet Left Ventricle, Mitral Atresia, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Fainting.

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    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Medical Center/Children's Health

    1935 Medical District Dr, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jordan Ezekian is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ezekian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, Fainting, and Double Outlet Right Ventricle.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Health Dallas - ENT Clinic

    2350 N Stemmons Frwy, F5.300, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Wang is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rasmussen Encephalitis, Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngomalacia, Dry Mouth, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Trinity Clinic

    8288 S. Broadway Ave., Suite 1000, 
    Tyler, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Mark Barret is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Barret is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Leigh Syndrome, Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome, and Polydactyly. Dr. Barret is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Molec & Human Gen

    6701 Fannin St, Cc1610, 
    Houston, TX 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    In my clinical practice, I see adult patients with diagnosed or suspected genetic disease. This includes both chromosomal abnormalities, as well as single gene disorders. I see patients with a variety of disorders, including Tuberous Sclerosis, Neurofibromatosis, connective tissue disease including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Marfan syndrome, and familial cancer syndromes. I have a particular clinical interest in patients with cardiopulmonary disease. As a physician-scientist, I have a research focus on postural orthostatic hypotension (POTS) and pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH). Dr. Posey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypotonia, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, and Cortical Dysplasia. Dr. Posey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    6410 Fannin St, Ste 500, 
    Houston, TX 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ebony Beaudoin is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Beaudoin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome, Delayed Growth, and Microcephaly. Dr. Beaudoin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Zhou is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Zhou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome, Leigh Syndrome, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required
    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Naqvi is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Naqvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypochondroplasia, Acrodysostosis, Acrofacial Dysostosis Weyers Type, Acrofacial Dysostosis Nager Type, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Children's Medical Center/Children's Health

    1935 Medical District Dr, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mia Maamari is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Maamari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Leigh Syndrome, and Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome.

    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern - Pediatric Pulmonology

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aarti Shakkottai is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Shakkottai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.

    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Children's Medical Center/Children's Health

    1935 Medical District Dr, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Cheng is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Cerebral Hypoxia, Croup, and Diarrhea.

    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern - Pediatrics

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Luis Umana is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Umana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 177 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency, Classic Galactosemia, Biotinidase Deficiency, and 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl-CoA Lyase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Children's Medical Center/Children's Health

    1935 Medical District Dr, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohamed Badawy is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Badawy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Cerebral Hypoxia, Croup, and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.

    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Driscoll Children's Hospital

    3533 S Alameda St, 
    Corpus Christi, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Hasan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Hasan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Children's Medical Center/Children's Health

    1935 Medical District Dr, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clay Yaklin is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Yaklin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Trisomy 13, and Croup.

    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Medical Center/Children's Health

    1935 Medical District Dr, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Fixler is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Fixler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Kawasaki Disease, Ventricular Septal Defects, Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required

    Cook Children's Genetics

    750 8th Ave, Ste 200, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Catherine Ziats is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Ziats is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Carnitine Deficiency, Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome, Leigh Syndrome, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Leigh Syndrome
    Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Children's Health Medical Group - Pulmonology

    7777 Forest Ln, Ste B309, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Copenhaver is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Copenhaver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Leigh Syndrome?

    Leigh syndrome is a severe neurological disorder that usually becomes apparent in the first year of life. This condition is characterized by progressive loss of mental and movement abilities (psychomotor regression) and typically results in death within two to three years, usually due to respiratory failure. A small number of individuals do not develop symptoms until adulthood or have symptoms that worsen more slowly.

    When should I see a Leigh Syndrome doctor in Texas, 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 Leigh Syndrome doctor in Texas, 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 Leigh Syndrome doctors in Texas, 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 Leigh Syndrome doctors in Texas, 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 Leigh Syndrome doctor in Texas, 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 Leigh Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Leigh 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 Leigh Syndrome doctor in Texas, 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 Leigh 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 Leigh 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 Leigh Syndrome doctors in Texas, US?

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

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