The 20 Best Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis Doctors in The United States

Find the Top Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 720 doctor with experience in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis near The United States. Of these, 594 are Experienced, 117 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Internal Medicine

    Bassett Health Center Cobleskill

    136 Parkway Drive, 
    Cobleskill, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Novak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Lymphangitis.

    Distinguished in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Ophthalmology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Ophthalmology | Oncology

    Ophthalmology - Wills Eye Hospital

    840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Shields is an Oncologist and an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shields is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinoblastoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Shields is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Shields is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Pediatric Neurology

    The Kennedy Krieger Institute

    801 North Broadway, Room 553, Room 553, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Comi graduated from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and received her training in pediatrics at the Children's Hospital of Buffalo and her child neurology training at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Her clinical specialization is in the treatment of the neurological aspects of Sturge-Weber syndrome and other disorders related to capillary malformation. Dr. Comi's clinical research interests focus on improving the early diagnosis and treatment of brain involvement in Sturge-Weber syndrome in order to prevent ischemic brain injury in affected infants and young children, and on studies to understand what causes Sturge-Weber syndrome. Her laboratory research work deals with the pathogenesis of Sturge-Weber syndrome, recently shown to be caused by a somatic mutation, and on developing new drug targets, screening assays, models and therapeutic strategies for Sturge-Weber syndrome. Her lab group also works on developing better neuroprotective and neuroregenerative responses to brain injury resulting from impaired blood flow to the brain. Dr. Comi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Parkes Weber Syndrome, Stork Bite, Epilepsy in Children, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Comi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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    Distinguished in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Distinguished in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis

    Penn Translational Medicine And Human Genetics

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Nathanson is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nathanson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cowden Syndrome, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, and Hypothalamic Hamartomas. Dr. Nathanson is board certified in Clinical Genetics And Genomics, 2020. Dr. Nathanson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    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 practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. He is also highly rated in 90 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Distinguished in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Hematology | Oncology

    Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute (Medical Oncology & Immunotherapy)

    1021 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 6100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashley Sumrall is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Sumrall is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliosarcoma, Brain Tumor, and Astrocytoma. Dr. Sumrall is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology. Dr. Sumrall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Experienced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis

    Urology Clinic At Lauritzen Outpatient Center

    4014 Leavenworth St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judson Davies is a Urologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Davies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Neurosurgery

    Spine Specialists At SNI

    550 17th Avenue, Suite 500, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Oskouian is a neurosurgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex spinal disorders. As the Chief of the Complex Spine Department, his clinical practice located on the Swedish/Cherry Hill campus in Seattle focuses on scoliosis, spinal deformities, spine trauma, spine fractures, spinal surgery revisions, osteoporosis, spinal cord injury, degenerative disc disease, spine tumors, stereotactic spinal radiosurgery, spine infections, and minimally invasive spinal surgery. Dr. Oskouian received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Virginia under the late Dr. John Jane, Sr. Dr. Oskouian completed his neurosurgery fellowship at the New Zealand National Hospital in Auckland. Dr. Oskouian has published in numerous medical journals and textbooks, including Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Clinics of North America, the Journal of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Focus and Spine. His philosophy of care is to provide comprehensive, individualized medical care for his patients based on the most recent scientific advances. Dr. Oskouian also believes prevention, communication and education are a vital component of a patient’s long-term health and well-being. Dr. Oskouian offers the Digital Surgical Experience to guide his practice and maintain consistent communication with his patients throughout their care. This includes offering virtual visits to patients, timely access to information, and interactive messages, check-ins, and reminders, allowing patients to become custodians of their own care. Dr. Oskouian was selected by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Oskouian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Oskouian is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Oskouian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Internal Medicine

    Intermountain Health West End Clinic Internal Medicine

    602 Henry Chapple Street, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Malters became a physician with a single goal in mind: to provide the patients he treats with the opportunity for a better quality of life. His goal is to engage every patient so that they understand and participate in their medical care.A graduate of UCLA School of Medicine, Dr. Malters completed his residency at the prestigious Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is board-certified in internal medicine. Outside of the office, Dr. Malters enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors, where he hunts and hikes. Dr. Malters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Myasthenia Gravis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Malters is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Experienced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Neurosurgery

    1505 Eastland Drive Suite 330, 
    Bloomington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Rosen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Rosen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ear Barotrauma, Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Thrombectomy. Dr. Rosen is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine

    Rogel Cancer Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor B1 Reception A, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Else’s primary appointment is with the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes. He received his MD degree from the University of Hamburg, Germany. He pursued his clinical training at the University of Hamburg (Residency: Internal Medicine) and the University of Michigan (Residency: Internal Medicine, Fellowship: Endocrinology). His main research interests are the genetics of endocrine tumors. Dr. Else’s clinical practice focuses on the care for patients with benign and malignant endocrine tumors, particularly pheochromocytoma, adrenocortical tumors and neuroendocrine tumors as well as accompanying hormone excess syndromes (e.g Cushing syndrome, primary aldosteronism). Dr. Else has a particular interest in taking care of patients with hereditary syndromes that predispose to the development of endocrine tumors (e.g. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) type 1, MEN2A & MEN2B, Hereditary Paraganglioma Syndrome). He attends the Multidisciplinary Endocrine Oncology Clinic, where patients with tumors receive diagnostic procedures and treatment. In addition he is part of the Cancer Genetics Clinic, which evaluates patients for hereditary syndromes and also facilitates regular exams and surveillance for patients at risk for endocrine tumors. Dr. Else is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. He is also highly rated in 105 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adrenal Cancer, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Adrenal Gland Adenoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Else is board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.

    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Ophthalmology

    Duke Eye Center

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pratap Challa is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Challa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Iridectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Challa is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Ophthalmology

    Vitreo Retinal Medical Group Inc

    3 Parkcenter Dr, Ste 100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Tsai was born in New York City and raised in rural Wisconsin. Since leaving the north woods, he has crisscrossed the country for his education and training, consistently earning recognition along the way for exceptional achievement. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Harvard University as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. As a student at the prestigious School of Medicine at Washington University in Saint Louis, Dr. Tsai's education was fully supported by a merit-based George Wilson Distinguished Student Scholarship. He earned his M.D. and graduated Alpha Omega Alpha with a Merck Manual Award – an award given to three graduates for outstanding academic achievement. He completed his internship at the University of California, San Francisco, before being awarded the Bank of America Giannini Foundation Medical Research Fellowship and the Knights Templar Eye Foundation Pediatric Ophthalmology Research Grant to spend two years in the Ocular Oncology Laboratory at UCSF developing improved methods of genetic testing for patients with retinoblastoma. He then headed east for his residency in ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins, where he first met his future colleagues, Drs. Joel Pearlman, Rob Equi, and Margaret Chang. He then returned to UCSF to complete his clinical fellowship in ocular oncology in 2006-7.Dr. Tsai has served on the academic faculty at the Wilmer Eye Institute and at UCSF. He has published papers and presented work at national meetings on retinoblastoma, uveal melanoma, and intraocular lymphoma. He has also served as a peer-reviewer for several journals, including Ophthalmology and Archives of Ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Medical Association, and the American Society of Retina Specialists. He is a past President, Program Chair, and Secretary of the Alta Ophthalmology Society in Sacramento. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.Aside from his mission to provide compassionate care for his patients, Dr. Tsai enjoys eating and he tries to compensate for this by indoor rock climbing and chasing after his two young children. On Sundays in the fall, he shows his Wisconsin roots as a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan.We provide exceptional care and compassionate service to optimize the vision of patients with retinal disease. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Retinal Detachment, and Metastatic Uveal Melanoma. Dr. Tsai is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Tsai is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Endocrinology

    Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo MD

    15 Parkman St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gilbert Daniels is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Daniels is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Ophthalmology

    Duke Eye Center

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with ocular tumors, including benign and malignant tumors of the eye. I have been working in this field for more than 20 years. Cancer of the eye is a rare disease, but once the tumor is found we begin the treatment process; the key is to be diagnosed and treated timely and correctly. My goal is to improve the prognosis of these rare eye diseases in terms of life, conservation of the eye and sight. There is a large team dedicated to ocular oncology at Duke Health. I work very closely with colleagues across Duke Eye Center and from Duke Cancer Center, specialists in children and adults, to develop the best diagnosis and treatment plans for patients suffering from cancer of the eye with the mission of providing optimal prognosis for life, eye and vision preservation. Dr. Materin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Oncology | Hematology
    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Oncology | Hematology

    Baylor Scott & White Oncology - Waxahachie

    Waxahachie, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aravind Sanjeevaiah, MD is board-certified and fellowship training in Hematology and Oncology. After his fellowship training, he spent 3 years practicing in Anchorage, Alaska where he treated many patients with gastrointestinal cancers. His patients in Alaska presented him with unique clinical, social, and logistical challenges, which motivated him to cultivate an interest in GI oncology. He brought this interest in GI oncology to his previous practice where he ran clinical trials, trained medical students, residents, and fellows, and performed research in addition to treating patients with GI cancers. Dr. Sanjeevaiah is married to a fellow physician and has 3 children. In his spare time, he enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with his family at the beach. Dr. Sanjeevaiah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Sanjeevaiah is board certified in Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Hematology- American Board Of Internal Med/Hematology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Hematology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Hematology | Oncology

    Aurora Cancer Care

    8400 Washington Ave, Ste 203, 
    Racine, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Mullane is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Racine, Wisconsin. Dr. Mullane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS). Dr. Mullane is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology.

    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Endocrinology

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sol Jacobs is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Jacobs is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1997.

    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis

    UPMC Vision Institute

    203 Lothrop Street, Floor 6, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Creole, French, Haitian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabrielle Bonhomme, MD, specializes in neuro-ophthalmology & comprehensive ophthalmology and is certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Ophthalmology and is affiliated with UPMC St Margaret and UPMC Presbyterian. She completed her medical degree at University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Bonhomme is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, and Phacomatosis Pigmentokeratotica. Dr. Bonhomme is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Bonhomme is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis
    Ophthalmology

    UPMC Vision Institute

    1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marie Errera is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Errera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroretinitis, Uveitis, Phacomatosis Pigmentokeratotica, Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Errera is currently accepting new patients.

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    What is the definition of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis?

    Phacomatosis pigmentovascularis (PPV) is a disorder characterized by the co-existence of vascular and pigmentary birthmarks. Signs and symptoms may include port wine stain, melanocytic nevi (commonly known as moles), epidermal nevi, dermal melanocytosis (areas of blue-gray discoloration), nevus spilus, and patches of hyperpigmentation (areas of darker skin). Other skin features may include nevus anemicus (areas of lighter skin) and café au lait spots. About half of people with PPV have systemic involvement, which means they have features affecting other areas of the body. People with systemic involvement may have neurologic, ocular (eye), or muscular abnormalities. Isolated PPV is typically a sporadic disorder that occurs for the first time in people with no family history of PPV. PPV can be caused by a somatic genetic change in the GNA11 or GNAQ gene that is present only in the affected tissues of the body. These genetic changes are not present in the blood or in unaffected tissues, which means the disorder is likely due to non-inherited genetic changes that are randomly acquired after conception. In some cases of isolated PPV, the underlying cause remains unknown.

    When should I see a Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis doctor in The United States?

    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 Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis doctor in The United States?

    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 Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis doctors in The United States?

    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 Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis doctors in The United States?

    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 Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis doctor in The United States?

    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 Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis 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 Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis doctor in The United States?

    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 Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis 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 Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis 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 Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis doctors in The United States?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis 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 Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis 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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