The 20 Best Periventricular Heterotopia Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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The 20 Best Periventricular Heterotopia Doctors near Houston, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 72 doctor with experience in Periventricular Heterotopia near Houston, TX. Of these, 58 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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72 providers found
    Distinguished in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology

    Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steve Fung is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Fung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Subependymal Nodular Heterotopia, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Distinguished in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neurology

    UT Physicians

    6410 Fannin St Ste 1014, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Gavvala is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gavvala has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, Periventricular Heterotopia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    David Dunaway
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia

    Cleveland Clinic Health Services Professional Association Inc

    1221 Peden St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Dunaway is a Radiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Dunaway has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.

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    Distinguished in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neurosurgery

    UTHealth Houston Neurosciences - Texas Medical Center

    6400 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nitin Tandon is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tandon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology

    Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elliott Friedman is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cortical Dysplasia, Periventricular Heterotopia, Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology

    Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vasant Garg is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Garg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Internal Carotid Agenesis, Cortical Dysplasia, and Periventricular Heterotopia.

    Advanced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology

    Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Skon Nazarian is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Nazarian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Cortical Dysplasia, Periventricular Heterotopia, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Advanced in Periventricular Heterotopia

    UT Physicians

    6410 Fannin St Ste 1014, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samden Lhatoo is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lhatoo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Central Sleep Apnea, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 470, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Moeller is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Moeller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Porencephaly, Schizencephaly, Arachnoid Cysts, and Increased Head Circumference.

    Alica M. Goldman
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Neurology

    7200 Cambridge St, 9th Floor, BCM 609-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alica Goldman, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Alica Goldman specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at BCM Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Goldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Partial Seizure.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Radiology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Radiology
    7050 Brookhollow West Drive, #40666, 
    Houston, TX 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edem Chen is a Radiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    7050 Brookhollow West Dr, 
    Houston, TX 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Timmermann is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Timmermann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, and Gallbladder Disease.

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

    University Of Texas Medical Foundation

    6431 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan John is a Pediatric Radiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Dextrocardia, Schizencephaly, Porencephaly, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

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

    University Of Texas Medical Foundation

    6431 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Johnston is a Pediatric Radiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, Dextrocardia, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Subcutaneous Emphysema.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology

    Houston Medical Imaging

    3310 Richmond Ave, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Payan is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Payan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Arachnoid Cysts, Familial Porencephaly, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Radiology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Radiology

    Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hani Haykal is a Radiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Haykal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, CAPOS Syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia

    Chi St Luke's Health-Baylor St Luke's Medical Center

    6720 Bertner Ave, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Visveshwar Baskaran is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Baskaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology

    Chi St Luke's Health-Baylor St Luke's Medical Center

    6720 Bertner Ave, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Umar Chaudhry is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Scoliosis, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Meningioma.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology

    Texas Childrens Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Huy Tran is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Arachnoid Cysts, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.

    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Periventricular Heterotopia
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 470, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajan Patel is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Osteotomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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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