The 20 Best Microcephaly Doctors Near Me in Silver Spring, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 67 doctor with experience in Microcephaly near Silver Spring, MD. Of these, 62 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Microcephaly
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Microcephaly
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    10 Center Drive Msc 1851, Bldg. 10, Room 10c-103, Nhgri, Nih, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Gahl is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gahl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2, Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome, Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1, Oculocutaneous Albinism, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Microcephaly
    Distinguished in Microcephaly
    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Mulkey is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mulkey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Zika Virus Disease, Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Encephalitis Lethargica.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatrics | Neonatology
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatrics | Neonatology
    111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Wallace is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Polydactyly, Hypospadias, and Microcephaly.

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    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatric Radiology

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dorothy Bulas is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bulas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Premature Infant, Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Congenita, and Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Experienced in Microcephaly

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tammy Tsuchida is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tsuchida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Hemimegalencephaly, Epilepsy, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Experienced in Microcephaly

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathaniel Jones is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asthma in Children, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Delayed Growth.

    Advanced in Microcephaly
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Microcephaly
    Pediatrics

    Dept Of Transfusion Medicine/Nih Clinical Center

    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karin Weiss is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulnar-Mammary Syndrome, Increased Head Circumference, Gaucher Disease Type 2, Micrognathia, and Orchiectomy.

    Advanced in Microcephaly
    Medical Genetics
    Advanced in Microcephaly
    Medical Genetics
    111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Tifft is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tifft is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sandhoff Disease, Gangliosidosis, GM1 Gangliosidosis, and Tay-Sachs Disease.

    Advanced in Microcephaly
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Microcephaly
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dina Zand is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Zand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria, Cerebellar Hypoplasia, Lissencephaly 1, and Miller-Dieker Syndrome.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Experienced in Microcephaly

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Youssef Kousa is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Kousa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Van Der Woude Syndrome, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Anencephaly, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Experienced in Microcephaly

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gabrielle Jasmin is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Jasmin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. Her clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Scarlet Fever, and Microcephaly.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abigail Turner is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Tension Headache, Tourette Syndrome, and Spasmus Nutans.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Fayad is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Fayad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and West Syndrome.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatrics

    Office

    1500 Forest Glen Rd Fl 5, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Liesse is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Liesse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polydactyly, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Microcephaly.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Pediatrics

    CN Shepherd Park

    7125 13th Pl NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cara Biddle is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Biddle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Experienced in Microcephaly

    Children's National Takoma Theatre

    6833 4th St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cathy Scheiner is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Scheiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Microcephaly, and Increased Head Circumference.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Experienced in Microcephaly

    Holy Cross Hospital

    1500 Forest Glen Rd, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mattia Chason is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Chason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Asthma in Children, Microcephaly, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Experienced in Microcephaly

    Park Pediatrics

    7610 Carroll Ave Ste 400, 
    Takoma Park, MD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lavanya Sithanandam is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Takoma Park, Maryland. Dr. Sithanandam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Increased Head Circumference, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Experienced in Microcephaly

    Milestone Medical Services Inc.

    7676 New Hampshire Ave Ste 420, 
    Takoma Park, MD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Felicia Bassey is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Takoma Park, Maryland. Dr. Bassey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Diarrhea, and Delayed Growth.

    Experienced in Microcephaly
    Experienced in Microcephaly

    Primary Care Center PA

    344 University Blvd W, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristina Andersson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Andersson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Herpangina, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Microcephaly?

    Microcephaly is a condition in which a person's head size is much smaller than that of others of the same age and sex. Head size is measured as the distance around the top of the head. A smaller than normal size is determined using standardized charts of head circumference.

    When should I see a Microcephaly doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Microcephaly doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Microcephaly doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Microcephaly doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Microcephaly doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Microcephaly doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Microcephaly 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 Microcephaly doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Microcephaly 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 Microcephaly 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 Microcephaly doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

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

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