The 20 Best Myelomeningocele Doctors Near Me in Stanford, CA

Find the Top Myelomeningocele Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Myelomeningocele near Stanford, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Internal Medicine

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Swathi Nallapa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Nallapa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele. Dr. Nallapa is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified.

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    770 Welch Rd Ste 201, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yair Blumenfeld is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Blumenfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bilateral Renal Agenesis Dominant Type, Gastroschisis, Gestational Diabetes, Hernia, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Dobberfuhl is a Urologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Dobberfuhl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Cystitis, Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Aquablation, and Rhizotomy.

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

    Office

    770 Welch Rd Ste 201, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yasser El is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced 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 Placenta Previa, Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm R211, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Mahaney is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Mahaney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation, Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery

    Stanford University

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm R211, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raphael Guzman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Guzman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Collins is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Collins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Focal Dystonia, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Moebius Syndrome.

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology

    Office

    750 Welch Rd Ste 315, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Hintz is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hintz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery

    Stanford Childrens Health

    730 Welch Rd Fl 2, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laura Prolo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Prolo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Craniosynostosis, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Prolo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatric Surgery

    Department Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery

    300 Pasteur Dr Bldg M116, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julie Fuchs is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Fuchs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Imperforate Anus, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Hirschsprung Disease. Dr. Fuchs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm R281, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Quon is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Quon 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 Moyamoya Disease, Craniopharyngioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Shuer is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Shuer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Awake Craniotomy, and Thrombectomy.

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

    Office

    453 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Bain is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Bain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy of Prematurity, Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia, Omphalocele, and Subglottic Stenosis.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harold Phillips is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plagiocephaly, Sunken Fontanelles, Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Bulging Fontanelles.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatrics

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Kan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Undescended Testicle, Neurogenic Bladder, Hypospadias, Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Corinna Zygourakis is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Zygourakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neurosurgery

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vivek Buch is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Buch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Seizures, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Pediatric Surgery

    Pediatric General Surgery

    777 Welch Rd Ste J, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karl Sylvester is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sylvester is rated as an Experienced 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 Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Necrosis, Omphalocele, Colonoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Sylvester is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele

    Center For Female Urology And Neuro Urology

    1000 Welch Rd Ste 100, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Eisenberg is a Urologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Eisenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peyronie Disease, Testicular Failure, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology
    Experienced in Myelomeningocele
    Neonatology

    Office

    750 Welch Rd Ste 315, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Halamek is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Halamek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelomeningocele. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Premature Infant, Gastroschisis, and Necrotizing Enterocolitis.

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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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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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