The 20 Best Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts Doctors Near Me in irvine, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts near irvine, CA. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Virginia Kimonis is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Kimonis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Prader-Willi Syndrome, Pompe Disease, Fabry Disease, Danon Disease, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Kimonis is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics - Clinical Genetics And Genomics.

    Advanced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Medical Genetics
    Advanced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Walla Al-Hertani is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Al-Hertani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts. She is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Von Gierke Disease, Classic Galactosemia, Andersen Disease, and Glycogen Storage Disease Type 0. Dr. Al-Hertani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Medical Genetics
    Advanced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raymond Wang is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4A (MPS IVA, Morquio Syndrome Type A), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4 (MPS IV, Morquio Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome). Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    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 Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts. She is also highly rated in 158 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency, PEPCK 1 Deficiency, Autosomal Recessive Congenital Methemoglobinemia, and Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Dr. Steenari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Myers is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowen-Conradi Syndrome, Costello Syndrome, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, and RASopathies.

    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Medical Genetics | Neurology
    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Medical Genetics | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    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 Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d), Glutaric Acidemia Type 2, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, 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 Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Madeleine Pahl is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Pahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Fabry Disease. Dr. Pahl is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology.

    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Danny Nguyen, M.D.

    Irvine, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danny Nguyen is a primary care provider, a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cristel Chapel-Crespo is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Chapel-Crespo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CLN2 Disease, CLN3 Disease, CLN1 Disease, and CLN4 Disease. Dr. Chapel-Crespo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts. 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.

    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jose Abdenur is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Abdenur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Von Gierke Disease, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 9, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 3, and Malonyl-CoA Decarboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Abdenur is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Minodora Totoiu is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Totoiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts. She is also highly rated in 106 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Down Syndrome, Seizures, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Totoiu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amanda Fernandez is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts. She is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Dysferlinopathy, Memory Loss, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Internal Medicine
    1310 West Stewart Drive, Suite 602, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kusum Ohri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Ohri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Gaucher Disease Type 1, and Gaucher Disease Type 2. Dr. Ohri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    General Practice
    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    General Practice

    Pathway Medical Group

    12665 Garden Grove Blvd, 
    Garden Grove, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Garden Grove, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts. His clinical expertise encompasses Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Obesity in Children, Fabry Disease, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Wang is board certified in American Board Of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology.

    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Internal Medicine

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Peralta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Peralta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Chronic Cough, and Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease.

    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
    Internal Medicine

    Pacific Ridge Medical Associates Inc

    25401 Cabot Rd, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Lo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Lo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Osteomyelitis in Children, Gaucher Disease Type 3, and Gaucher Disease Type 1. Dr. Lo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    What is the definition of Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts?

    Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts (MLC) is a condition that affects brain development and function. Individuals with this condition have an enlarged brain (megalencephaly) and an abnormality of the white matter in the brain (leukoencephalopathy). White matter consists of nerve fibers covered by a fatty substance called myelin that promotes the rapid transmission of nerve impulses. In MLC, the myelin is swollen and contains numerous fluid-filled pockets (vacuoles). Over time, the swelling decreases and the myelin begins to waste away (atrophy). Leukoencephalopathy can lead to abnormal muscle tensing (spasticity), difficulty coordinating movements (ataxia), cysts in the brain (subcortical cysts), abnormal muscle tone (dystonia), swallowing difficulties, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, speech difficulties, seizures, and difficulties walking. There are three types of MLC, which are distinguished by their signs and symptoms and genetic cause. Type 1 is caused by genetic changes in the MLC1 gene. Types 2A and 2B are caused by genetic changes in the HEPACAM gene. MLC types 1 and 2A are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, while type 2B is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. In some cases of MLC, the cause is unknown.

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    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts 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.   

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    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
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    • 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 Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts 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? 
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    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
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    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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