The 20 Best Polymicrogyria Doctors Near Me in silver spring, MD

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Polymicrogyria near silver spring, MD. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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17 providers found
    Advanced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Gaillard is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gaillard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Liver Embolization, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Gaillard is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2005, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 1992. Dr. Gaillard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Maryland Washington

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tesfaye Zelleke is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Zelleke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Cortical Dysplasia, and Absence Seizure. Dr. Zelleke is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology - Certified@ (Archived), 2011, Child Neurology - Certified@ (Archived), 2009, Pediatrics - Recertified, 2012, Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2004, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology, 2009, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Epilepsy, 2013, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology, 2011, American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics, 2004, Clinical Neurophysiology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2011, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2009. Dr. Zelleke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Kuntal Sen is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Hydranencephaly, Lissencephaly 2, and Cortical Dysplasia. Dr. Sen is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2022 and Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2019.

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    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Disabella is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Disabella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Seizure, Periventricular Heterotopia, and Cortical Dysplasia. Dr. Disabella is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2008.

    Advanced in Polymicrogyria
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Polymicrogyria
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dina Zand is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Zand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria, Cerebellar Hypoplasia, Lissencephaly 1, and Miller-Dieker Syndrome.

    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Olivier Fortin is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Fortin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), 15q11.2 Microdeletion, Epilepsy in Children, and Polymicrogyria.

    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Family Medicine

    Children's National Shepherd Park

    7125 13th Pl NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deepika Burkardt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Burkardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Polymicrogyria, Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency, and Increased Head Circumference.

    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Neurology
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Amy Kao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Schizencephaly.

    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center

    700 2nd St Ne, 
    Washington, DC 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Alpa Vashist is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Vashist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Vashist is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Montgomery County

    9850 Key West Avenue, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Michel Fayad is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Fayad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, West Syndrome, and Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Fayad is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 1998.

    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Montgomery County

    9850 Key West Avenue, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tammy Tsuchida is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Tsuchida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Hemimegalencephaly, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Tsuchida is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2009, Epilepsy: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2018, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2003. Dr. Tsuchida is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Montgomery County

    9850 Key West Avenue, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexandra Wood is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Partial Seizure, and Epilepsy. Dr. Wood is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2023. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Montgomery County

    9850 Key West Avenue, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dewi Cabacar is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Cabacar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Cabacar is board certified in Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2003, Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2000, and Epilepsy: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2013. Dr. Cabacar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Montgomery County

    9850 Key West Avenue, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tayyba Anwar is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Anwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemimegalencephaly, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Absence Seizure, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Anwar is board certified in Epilepsy: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2020 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2018. Dr. Anwar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Montgomery County

    9850 Key West Avenue, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Difazio is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Difazio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Seizures, and Spasmus Nutans. Dr. Difazio is board certified in Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2001, Epilepsy: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2018, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1994.

    Advanced in Polymicrogyria
    Advanced in Polymicrogyria
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Specialists Of Virginia

    3023 Hamaker Ct, 300, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Licht is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Licht is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Periventricular Leukomalacia, Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria, PHACE Syndrome, Stroke, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Amb Surg Ctr At Montgomery CO

    9850 Key West Ave, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alonso Zea Vera is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Zea Vera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Tic Disorder, Seizures, Spasmus Nutans, Thrombectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Polymicrogyria?

    Polymicrogyria is characterized by abnormal development of the brain before birth. The surface of the brain normally has many ridges or folds, called gyri. In people with polymicrogyria, the brain develops too many folds, and the folds are unusually small. The name of this condition literally means too many (poly-) small (micro-) folds (-gyria) on the surface of the brain.

    When should I see a Polymicrogyria 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 Polymicrogyria 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 Polymicrogyria 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 Polymicrogyria 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 Polymicrogyria 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 Polymicrogyria doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Polymicrogyria 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 Polymicrogyria 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 Polymicrogyria 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 Polymicrogyria 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 Polymicrogyria doctors near silver spring, MD?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Polymicrogyria 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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