The 20 Best Leukodystrophy Doctors Near Me in California, US

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Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Leukodystrophy near California, US. Of these, 44 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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56 providers found
    Distinguished in Leukodystrophy
    Distinguished in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacinda Sampson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sampson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Paramyotonia Congenita, Oculodentodigital Dysplasia, and Thymectomy.

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

    Maija-riikka Steenari is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Steenari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 158 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency, Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency, PEPCK 1 Deficiency, and Autosomal Recessive Congenital Methemoglobinemia. Dr. Steenari is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Shriners Children's-Northern California

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Pleasure is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Pleasure is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Canavan Disease, CACH Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

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    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

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

    Keith Van Haren is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Van Haren is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), Rasmussen Encephalitis, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, and Leukodystrophy.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Medical Genetics
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Chang is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 156 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Phenylketonuria (PKU), Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency, Maternal Hyperphenylalaninemia, and Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    UC Davis Medical Center - Dept Of Pediatrics

    2516 Stockton Blvd, Ste 384, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Benko is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Benko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukodystrophy, Microcephaly, CACH Syndrome, and Seizures. Dr. Benko is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology CSQ In Child Neurology. Dr. Benko is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

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

    Isha Srivastava is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Srivastava is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), CACH Syndrome, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, and Leukodystrophy.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Family Medicine

    Office

    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. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Multiple Sclerosis And Neuroinflammation Center

    1651 4th St Ste 252, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Gelfand is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gelfand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurology

    300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent Fogel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fogel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 23.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Internal Medicine

    San Mateo Medical Center

    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. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, CACH Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, and Farber Lipogranulomatosis.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Family Medicine

    Mfi Recovery Center

    1455 3rd Ave, 
    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. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Diskitis, Canavan Disease, and Alexander Disease.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Medical Genetics | Neurology
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Medical Genetics | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Changrui Xiao is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Xiao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d), Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Glutaric Acidemia Type 2, and Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). Dr. Xiao is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics - Clinical Genetics And Genomics. Dr. Xiao is currently accepting new patients.

    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 clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Hypercalcemia, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, and Idiopathic Hypercalciuria. Dr. Ferris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Radiology At China Basin

    185 Berry St., Lobby 6, Suite 180 And 190, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Javier Villanueva-Meyer is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Villanueva-Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Craniectomy, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Villanueva-Meyer is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology. Dr. Villanueva-Meyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurology

    300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Perry Shieh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Tubular Aggregate Myopathy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral required

    San Carlos Center

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

    Dominic Hovsepian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Carlos, California. Dr. Hovsepian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Memory Loss. Dr. Hovsepian is board certified in Epilepsy Neurology. Dr. Hovsepian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Maura Ruzhnikov is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ruzhnikov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Recessive Chondrodysplasia Punctata 1, West Syndrome, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), and CACH Syndrome.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

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

    Quyen Luc is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Luc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Francisco

    2330 Post St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    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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