The 20 Best Periventricular Heterotopia Doctors Near Me in Silver Spring, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Periventricular Heterotopia near Silver Spring, MD. Of these, 45 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Radiology

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Ramon Sanchez is a Pediatric Radiologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Scoliosis, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, and Caudal Regression Syndrome.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Radiology

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Sobia Mirza is a Pediatric Radiologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Mirza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, and Caudal Regression Syndrome.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Tammy Tsuchida is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tsuchida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Hemimegalencephaly, Epilepsy, and Liver Embolization.

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    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Radiology

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Eglal Shalaby is a Pediatric Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shalaby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Scoliosis, Knock Knees, and Biliary Atresia.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    111 Michigan Ave NW, Dept Of Neurology, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Wright is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wright has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Ilana Kahn is a Pediatric Neurologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Kahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Nathan Cohen is a Neurologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    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 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Fayad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and West Syndrome.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Alonso Zea Vera is a Pediatric Neurologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Zea Vera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Tourette Syndrome, Transient Tic Disorder, Chorea, Thrombectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    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 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Tension Headache, Tourette Syndrome, and Spasmus Nutans.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Sarah Schlatterer is a Pediatric Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Schlatterer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Corpus Callosum Agenesis, Cortical Dysplasia, Periventricular Heterotopia, and Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia

    Children's National Hospital

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

    William Gaillard is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gaillard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Liver Embolization, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Sarah Mulkey is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mulkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Zika Virus Disease, Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Encephalitis Lethargica.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology

    Children's Hospital

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

    Kuntal Sen is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Hydranencephaly, Lissencephaly 2, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Laura Tochen is a Pediatric Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tochen has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are CACH Syndrome, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Chorea, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Chima Oluigbo is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Oluigbo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Seizures, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neurosurgery

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Daniel Donoho is a Neurosurgery provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Donoho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Sunken Fontanelles, Bulging Fontanelles, Metopic Ridge, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Kelsey Christoffel is a Pediatric Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Christoffel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Corpus Callosum Agenesis, Cortical Dysplasia, Periventricular Heterotopia, and Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Jeffrey Strelzik is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Strelzik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, and Partial Seizure.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Medical Genetics | Neurology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Medical Genetics | Neurology
    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wei-liang Chen is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Periventricular Heterotopia?

    Periventricular heterotopia is a condition in which nerve cells (neurons) do not migrate properly during the early development of the fetal brain, from about the 6th week to the 24th week of pregnancy. Heterotopia means "out of place." In normal brain development, neurons form in the periventricular region, located around fluid-filled cavities (ventricles) near the center of the brain. The neurons then migrate outward to form the exterior of the brain (cerebral cortex) in six onion-like layers. In periventricular heterotopia, some neurons fail to migrate to their proper position and form clumps around the ventricles.

    When should I see a Periventricular Heterotopia 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 Periventricular Heterotopia 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 Periventricular Heterotopia 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 Periventricular Heterotopia 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 Periventricular Heterotopia 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 Periventricular Heterotopia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Periventricular Heterotopia 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 Periventricular Heterotopia 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 Periventricular Heterotopia 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 Periventricular Heterotopia 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 Periventricular Heterotopia doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Periventricular Heterotopia 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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