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    MediFind found 69 doctor with experience in Leukodystrophy near California, US. Of these, 56 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    69 providers found
      Distinguished in Leukodystrophy
      Distinguished in Leukodystrophy

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jacinda Sampson is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Sampson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Oculodentodigital Dysplasia, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Thymectomy.

      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Advanced in Leukodystrophy

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      150 Medical Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brent Fogel is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fogel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Hereditary Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
      1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
      Orange, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Maija-riikka Steenari is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Steenari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are PEPCK 1 Deficiency, Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency, Autosomal Recessive Congenital Methemoglobinemia, and Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Dr. Steenari is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      2425 Stockton Blvd, Shriners Hospital For Children Northern California, 
      Sacramento, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Pleasure is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Pleasure is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Canavan Disease, CACH Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, and Periventricular Leukomalacia.

      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      300 Pasteur Dr, Room A343, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Keith Van Haren is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Van Haren is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Encephalitis.

      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Medical Genetics
      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Medical Genetics
      1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
      Orange, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

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

      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Isha Srivastava is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Srivastava is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), CACH Syndrome, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, and Leukodystrophy.

      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      500 University Ave, Suite 220, 
      Sacramento, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Benko is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Benko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Microcephaly, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, Zika Virus Disease, and Leukodystrophy.

      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Family Medicine
      405 Riverside Dr, 
      Madera, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Louis Hernandez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madera, California. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Gastric Bypass.

      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Advanced in Leukodystrophy

      Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

      400 Parnassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Gelfand is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gelfand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Internal Medicine

      County Of San Mateo

      2710 Middlefield Rd, 
      Redwood City, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Ehling is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Ehling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, Alexander Disease, Leukodystrophy, and Canavan Disease.

      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Mangrove Medical Group

      1040 Mangrove Ave, 
      Chico, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kurt Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Chico, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Family Medicine

      Sac Health System

      250 S G St, 
      San Bernardino, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hugo Leon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Bernardino, California. Dr. Leon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Diskitis, Canavan Disease, and Alexander Disease.

      Mary-louise J. Ferris
      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Experienced in Leukodystrophy

      San Carlos Center Urgent Care

      301 Industrial Road, Level 1, 
      San Carlos, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mary-louise Ferris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Carlos, California. Dr. Ferris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1, Hypercalcemia, and Milk-Alkali Syndrome. Dr. Ferris is currently accepting new patients.

      Dominic A. Hovsepian
      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Experienced in Leukodystrophy

      San Carlos Center

      301 Industrial Road, Level 1, 
      San Carlos, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dominic Hovsepian is a Neurologist in San Carlos, California. Dr. Hovsepian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Memory Loss.

      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maura Ruzhnikov is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ruzhnikov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Recessive Chondrodysplasia Punctata 1, West Syndrome, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), and CACH Syndrome.

      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology

      Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group Inc

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

      Quyen Luc is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Luc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Cerebral Palsy, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
      655 E Huntington Dr, 
      Monrovia, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Wallerstein is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider in Monrovia, California. Dr. Wallerstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, Leukodystrophy, and Farber Lipogranulomatosis.

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

      Changrui Xiao is a Medical Genetics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Xiao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Glutaric Acidemia Type 2, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), and X-Linked Creatine Deficiency. Dr. Xiao is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      8723 Alden Dr, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rita Rossi is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rossi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Leukodystrophy?

      A Leukodystrophy is a type of rare genetic disorder that affects the brain, spinal cord, and other nerves in the body. It is caused by destruction of the white matter of the brain. The white matter degrades due to defects of the myelin, which is a fatty covering that insulates nerves in the brain. Myelin is needed to protect the nerves and the nerves can't function normally without it. These disorders are progressive, meaning they tend to get worse with time. The leukodystrophies are a group of disorders caused by spelling mistakes in the genes involved in making myelin. Specific leukodystrophies include metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Krabbe Leukodystrophy, X-linked adrenoLeukodystrophy, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, Canavan disease, and Alexander disease. The most common symptom of a Leukodystrophy is a decline in functioning of an infant or child who previously appeared healthy. This gradual loss may be seen with issues in body tone, movements, gait, speech, ability to eat, vision, hearing, and behavior.

      When should I see a Leukodystrophy 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 Leukodystrophy 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 Leukodystrophy 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 Leukodystrophy 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 Leukodystrophy 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 Leukodystrophy doctor search results page. 

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

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

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