The 20 Best Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Doctors Near Me in California, US

Find the Top Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 624 doctor with experience in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) near California, US. Of these, 233 are Experienced, 159 are Elite, 51 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

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

    Tena Rosser is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rosser is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Aplasia Cutis Congenita, and Clouston Syndrome.

    Elite in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Elite in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

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

    David Stevenson is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Stevenson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 100 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, RASopathies, Costello Syndrome, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Youn-hee Kim is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mycosis Fungoides, T-Cell Lymphoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), and Sezary Syndrome. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Referral may be required

    Tanya W Spirtos MD Wommens Cancer

    900 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kavita Sarin is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Sarin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 94 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome. Dr. Sarin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Referral may be required

    Adolescent And Young Adult Neuro-Oncology Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave # 8, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John De Groot is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. De Groot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Praveen Raju is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Raju is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Legius Syndrome, and RASopathies.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Brain Tumor Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennie Taylor is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Taylor is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Fetal Treatment Center

    1855 Fourth St., Second Floor, Room A-2432, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nalin Gupta is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Pediatric Neurology
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Fetal Treatment Center

    1855 Fourth St., Second Floor, Room A-2432, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Audrey Foster-Barber is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Foster-Barber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her clinical expertise encompasses Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Koolen De Vries Syndrome, Microcephaly, and Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). Dr. Foster-Barber is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology. Dr. Foster-Barber is currently accepting new patients.

    Referral may be required

    Moores Cancer Center At UC San Diego Health

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Schwartz is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, CA. Dr. Schwartz is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schwartz is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frederick Eilber is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Eilber is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Synovial Sarcoma, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, and Liposarcoma.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Referral may be required

    University Of California At San Francisco

    1825 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sabine Mueller is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mueller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gliomatosis Cerebri, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Neurofibromatosis, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

    Neurosurgery
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Duarte Cancer Center

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mike Chen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Bone Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Ophthalmology
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrea Kossler is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kossler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Graves Disease, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Sicklick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sicklick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

    Hematology | Oncology
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1333 S Mayflower Ave Fl 2, 
    Monrovia, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judith Sato is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Monrovia, California. Dr. Sato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dendritic Cell Tumor, Ewing Sarcoma, Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, and Bone Tumor.

    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Gary Steinberg is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Moyamoya Disease, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

    Interventional Radiology
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fereidoun Abtin is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Abtin is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleural Effusion, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Abtin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

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

    Cynthia Campen is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Campen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Legius Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Brain Tumor Clinic

    1825 4th St # 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alyssa Reddy is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Reddy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)?

    Neurofibromatosis-1 (NF1) is an inherited disorder in which nerve tissue tumors (neurofibromas) form in the:

    • Upper and lower layers of the skin
    • Nerves from the brain (cranial nerves) and spinal cord (spinal root nerves)

    When should I see a Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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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