The 20 Best Myelomeningocele Doctors Near Me in Sacramento, CA

Find the Top Myelomeningocele Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Myelomeningocele near Sacramento, CA. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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23 providers found
    Elite in Myelomeningocele
    General Surgery
    Elite in Myelomeningocele
    General Surgery

    Diana L. Farmer, MD Private Practice

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Farmer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Farmer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Appendicitis, Tubal Disease, Appendectomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Farmer is board certified in Surgery (Sub: Pediatric Surgery) and Surgery General Surgery.

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatric Surgery
    2801 K St., Suite 220, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melissa Vanover is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Vanover is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Hirschsprung Disease, Congenital Athymia, and Collapsed Lung. Dr. Vanover is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele

    Buhler Specialty Pavilion

    2800 L Street, Suite 500, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Ciricillo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Ciricillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ciricillo is board certified in Neurosurgery - Board Certified and Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Ciricillo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Myelomeningocele
    Distinguished in Myelomeningocele

    Shinjiro Hirose, MD Private Practice

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shinjiro Hirose is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Hirose is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Myelomeningocele, Gastroschisis, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Hirose is board certified in Surgery (Sub: Pediatric Surgery) and Surgery General Surgery.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Family Medicine

    Elica Health Centers

    3701 J St Ste 201, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cha Thao is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Thao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Sciatica, and Scoliosis.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    UC Davis Medical Center

    4860 Y St Ste 2500, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amelia Mclennan is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Mclennan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Polyhydramnios, ABO Incompatibility, and Myelomeningocele.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele

    Regents Of The Univ. Of CA

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Rothschild is a Urologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Rothschild is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stress Urinary Incontinence, Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatric Surgery

    UC Davis Medical Center

    2315 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Brown is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Appendicitis, Hepatoblastoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatrics

    Payam Saadai, MD Private Practice

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Payam Saadai is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Saadai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, VACTERL Association, Myelomeningocele, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Saadai is board certified in Surgery (Sub: Pediatric Surgery) and Surgery General Surgery.

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele

    Maya C. Evans, MD Private Practice

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maya Evans is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Evans is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel, Hydrocele, Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Evans is board certified in Physical Med & Rehab (Sub: Brain Injury Medicine) and Physical Med & Rehab (Sub: Pediatric Rehab Med).

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatrics

    UC Davis Health Systems

    4860 Y St Ste 2200, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yvonne Chan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bladder, Hypospadias, Posterior Urethral Valves, Bladder Reconstruction, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    UC Davis Medical Center - Dept Of Pediatrics

    2516 Stockton Blvd, Ste 384, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kara Kuhn is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kuhn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant and Myelomeningocele. Dr. Kuhn is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatrics (Sub: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine).

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 3900, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Sharma is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arachnoid Cysts, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Plagiocephaly, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Family Medicine

    Elica Health Centers

    3701 J St Ste 201, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Antoine Dipsia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Dipsia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Sciatica, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele

    Jennifer H. Yang, MD Private Practice

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Yang is a Urologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypospadias, Undescended Testicle, Obstructive Uropathy, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Yang is board certified in Urology (Sub: Pediatric Urology) and Urology.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele

    Office

    4860 Y St Ste 3740, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marike Zwienenberg is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Zwienenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizencephaly, Porencephaly, Syringomyelia, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Physiatry

    Office

    4860 Y St Ste 3850, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chris Shin is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Shin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Hydrocele.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatrics | Urology
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatrics | Urology

    UC Davis Medical Center

    4860 Y St - Dept Of Urology, Ste 3500, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Kurzrock is a Pediatrics specialist and a Urologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kurzrock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocele, Neurogenic Bladder, Hypospadias, Bladder Reconstruction, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Kurzrock is board certified in Urology and Urology (Sub: Pediatric Urology).

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    4860 Y St Ste 3740, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cameron Sadegh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Sadegh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius, Brain Abscess, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Family Medicine

    Strategies For Change

    3301 Fong Ranch Rd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Moua is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Moua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Myelomeningocele?

    Myelomeningocele is a birth defect in which the backbone and spinal canal do not close fully before birth.

    The condition is a type of neural tube defect (NTD).

    When should I see a Myelomeningocele doctor near Sacramento, CA?

    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 Myelomeningocele doctor near Sacramento, CA?

    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 Myelomeningocele doctors near Sacramento, CA?

    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 Myelomeningocele doctors near Sacramento, CA?

    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 Myelomeningocele doctor near Sacramento, CA?

    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 Myelomeningocele doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Myelomeningocele 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 Myelomeningocele doctor near Sacramento, CA?

    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 Myelomeningocele 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 Myelomeningocele 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 Myelomeningocele doctors near Sacramento, CA?

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

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