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: 02/22/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 653 doctor with experience in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) near California, US. Of these, 253 are Experienced, 50 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

Location
LocationClose
653 providers found
    Elite in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

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

    Tena Rosser is a Pediatric Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rosser is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Schwannomatosis, and Memory Loss.

    Elite in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Elite in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    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 in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Stevenson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, RASopathies, Costello Syndrome, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Dermatology

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kavita Sarin is a Dermatologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Sarin has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Line Jacques
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Adult Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) And Schwannomatosis Clinic

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

    Line Jacques is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Jacques is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Schwannoma, Neurofibromatosis, Chiari Malformation Type 2, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Jacques is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology

    Facial Reconstructive Surgical And Medical Center

    750 Welch Rd Ste 317, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Campen is a Pediatric Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Campen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Medulloblastoma, and Optic Glioma.

    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology

    Brain Tumor Clinic

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

    Alyssa Reddy is a Pediatric Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Reddy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Glioma.

    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Beres is a Pediatric Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Beres has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Optic Glioma, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

    Office

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

    Phioanh Nghiemphu is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nghiemphu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    4860 Y St Ste 3740, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kee Kim is a Neurosurgery provider in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mariko Sato is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Orange, California. Dr. Sato is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Medulloblastoma, Hepatoblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Sato is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatrics
    1120 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rahul Bhola is a Pediatrics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Bhola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Astigmatism, and Esotropia. Dr. Bhola is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology
    505 South Main Street, Suite 350, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Crawford is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Crawford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Gliomatosis Cerebri, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Seizures, and Neurofibromatosis. Dr. Crawford is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurology
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurology

    Limited To Official Government Duties On

    710 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aylin Reid is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Reid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Seizures, and Neurofibromatosis.

    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fatema Esmail is a Pediatrics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Esmail is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Astigmatism, Amblyopia, and Chalazion. Dr. Esmail is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neuroradiology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

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

    Bruno Soares is a Neuroradiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Soares is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Pentalogy of Cantrell, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Brain Herniation.

    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pournima Navalkele is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Orange, California. Dr. Navalkele is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Medulloblastoma, Glioma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Ganglioglioma. Dr. Navalkele is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neuroradiology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

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

    Mark Halverson is a Neuroradiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Halverson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    500 Pasteur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Chang is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neuroradiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristen Launier is a Neuroradiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Launier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Collins Pope Syndrome, Acropectoral Syndrome, and Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome.

    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danielle Whalen is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Whalen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Spasmus Nutans, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Whalen is currently accepting new patients.

    Showing 1-20 of 653

    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 

    Read more about our Content Policy