The 20 Best Polymicrogyria Doctors Near Me in Ann Arbor, MI

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Polymicrogyria near Ann Arbor, MI. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Nicole Pariseau
    Advanced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology

    C. S. Mott Children's Hospital

    1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 6 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Pariseau is a Pediatric Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Pariseau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Conversion Disorder, and Memory Loss.

    Erin E. Knierbein
    Advanced in Polymicrogyria
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Polymicrogyria
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Pediatric Neurology

    C. S. Mott Children's Hospital

    1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 6 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Knierbein is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Knierbein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. Her top areas of expertise are Danon Disease, Pompe Disease, Dysferlinopathy, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Mark C. Hannibal
    Advanced in Polymicrogyria
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Polymicrogyria
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    C. S. Mott Children's Hospital

    1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 6 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Hannibal is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Hannibal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. His top areas of expertise are Aase Syndrome, CHARGE Syndrome, Bowen-Conradi Syndrome, and Filippi Syndrome.

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    Steven M. Leber
    Advanced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics

    U Of M Neurology

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Leber is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Leber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. His top areas of expertise are Myoclonic Epilepsy, Seizures, Partial Seizure, and Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency.

    Giulia M. Benedetti
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Neurology | Pediatrics

    C. S. Mott Children's Hospital

    1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 6 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giulia Benedetti is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Benedetti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Lissencephaly 1.

    Martha D. Carlson
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics

    C. S. Mott Children's Hospital

    1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 6 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martha Carlson is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Seizures, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, and Spasmus Nutans.

    Amanda B. Pritchard
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    C. S. Mott Children's Hospital

    1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 6 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Pritchard is a Michigan native who returned to the University of Michigan to join the faculty here in 2019 after completing her pediatrics and genetics residencies and biochemical genetics fellowship. She enjoys care of complex patients with rare genetic diseases. Dr. Pritchard is active in medical education as Program Director for the Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship program and Associate Program Director for the Medical Genetics and Genomics training programs.Outside of work, Dr. Pritchard enjoys cooking, reading, hiking, and spending time with her husband and two daughters. Dr. Pritchard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. Her top areas of expertise are Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, Propionic Acidemia, Delayed Growth, and Aase Syndrome.

    Taryn-leigh Surtees
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology

    C. S. Mott Children's Hospital

    1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 6 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Dr. Surtees was born in Cape Town, South Africa and spent her formative childhood years in Tasmania, Australia. When her family moved to Ohio, she had never before seen snow, still called the trunk of a car ""the boot"", and was thoroughly impressed by the existence of chipmunks.For her undergraduate studies, Dr. Surtees attended Washington University in St. Louis, where she majored in biology and Spanish and competed on the cross country and track teams. She returned to Ohio for medical school and then completed her pediatric residency and pediatric neurology training here at the University of Michigan. She briefly left Ann Arbor to complete a pediatric neurocritical care fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. She was ultimately drawn back to the University of Michigan, where she is thrilled to work with wonderful patients and colleagues.Dr. Surtees is an outdoor enthusiast and an avid runner and cyclist (road, gravel, and cyclocross). She also dabbles in kombucha brewing, ukulele playing, and juggling.". Dr. Surtees is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. Her top areas of expertise are Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Timothy F. Hoban
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology | Sleep Medicine

    C.S. Mott Children's Hospital

    1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 6 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Hoban is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Hoban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. His top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Sleepwalking (Somnambulism), and Adenoidectomy.

    Maysa Hamade
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria

    C. S. Mott Children's Hospital

    1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 6 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maysa Hamade, M.D., is a pediatric neuroimmunologist and clinical instructor in the division of pediatric neurology. Dr. Hamade completed medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI in 2015 and, in 2020, completed the child neurology residency program at the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. She then went on to complete a 1-year multiple sclerosis fellowship at the University of Michigan and a 3-month observership of the pediatric neuroimmunology department at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, both of which equip Dr. Hamade to diagnose and treat a wide variety of neuroimmunological conditions, including rare conditions. Dr. Hamade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. Her top areas of expertise are Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and GAPO Syndrome.

    Angad Kochar
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics

    C. S. Mott Children's Hospital

    1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 6 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angad Kochar is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Kochar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. His top areas of expertise are Trisomy 13, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Camptocormism.

    Nicholas J. Beimer
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas J. Beimer, MD is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Neurology in the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Beimer has expertise in the treatment of epilepsy, with special clinical and research interest in the care of patients with non-epileptic seizures.After graduating from Kalamazoo College in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry, Dr. Beimer received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI and completed a transitional year internship at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. He then completed a neurology residency and clinical neurophysiology fellowship at the University of Michigan, joining the University of Michigan faculty in 2015.Dr. Beimer is an advocate for practicing humanism in medicine and is a member of the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society and advocates for patients with epilepsy as a Professional Advisor for the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan.Dr. Beimer enjoys working alongside and teaching trainees of all levels and has been a workshop volunteer at annual meetings of the American Academy of Neurology teaching neuroscience to high school students and serves on the resident selection committee for the neurology residency at the University of Michigan. Dr. Beimer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Conversion Disorder, and Memory Loss.

    Aristides A. Capizzano
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    U Of M Radiology

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aristides Capizzano is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Capizzano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Meningioma, Stroke, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Stephanie Shatzman
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Shatzman is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Shatzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure.

    Eric A. Liao
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    U Of M Radiology

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Liao is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Liao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Arachnoid Cysts, and Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2).

    Gary D. Luker
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology

    U Of M Radiology

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Luker is a Radiologist and a Pediatric Radiologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Luker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. His top areas of expertise are Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Posterior Urethral Valves, Chondrodystrophy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    David A. Stewart
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics | Hospital Medicine

    U Of M Pediatric Critical Care Special Services

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    After obtaining his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Dr. Stewart relocated to Ann Arbor to pursue a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency program at the University of Michigan. He served as Chief Resident for the Med-Peds program followed by a year as a Chief Resident for the Pediatrics Residency Program. He joined the faculty at Michigan Medicine as a hospitalist and teaching physician on the adult and pediatric wards, and has been recognized for his teaching in both undergraduate and graduate medical education. He is an Associate Program Director for the Pediatric Residency Program and a facilitator and Assistant Course Director for the Doctoring course in the medical school. His academic interests include curricular development, competency assessment, remediation and coaching. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. His top areas of expertise are Anorexia, Scalded Skin Syndrome, Malnutrition, Bone Graft, and Fasciotomy.

    Tomoyasu Higashimoto
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Medical Genetics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Medical Genetics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Domino's Farms

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 1300, Lobby C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tomoyasu Higashimoto is a Medical Genetics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Higashimoto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. His top areas of expertise are Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome, Methylmalonic Acidemia, Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency, and Propionic Acidemia.

    Kristen N. Lee
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Domino's Farms

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 1300, Lobby C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lee earned her M.D. from Ross University School of Medicine in 2013, and completed Pediatric Residency at Ascension St. John Hospital in Grosse Point, MI, where she served as a Chief Pediatric Resident during her final year of residency. She completed Categorical Medical Genetics Residency at the University of Michigan in 2019. Following this she accepted a dual faculty position as a Clinical Lecturer in the Department of Pediatrics and Department of Internal Medicine for one year, before returning to Fellowship in 2020 to complete additional dedicated training in Medical Biochemical Genetics. After completion of Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship, she resumed her faculty position as a Clinical Assistant Professor in 2021. She is board certified in Pediatrics, and in Clinical and General Genetics.She has a dual faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Internal Medicine. As a faculty member in the Department of Pediatrics, she sees patients in the Pediatric Genetics and Biochemical Genetics Clinics, in addition to the newly created Multidisciplinary Genetics of Hearing Loss Clinic. As a faculty member in the Department of Internal Medicine, she sees patients in the Adult Medical Genetics and Cancer Genetics Clinics, in addition to patients with atypical diabetes and/or lipodystrophy in collaboration with MEND.In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Lee also enjoys spending time teaching and discussing various aspects of genetics with fellows, pediatric residents, medical students, and genetic counseling students. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. Her top areas of expertise are Biotinidase Deficiency, Delayed Growth, Beta-Ketothiolase Deficiency, and Triple X Syndrome.

    Elizabeth G. Ames
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Polymicrogyria
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Domino's Farms

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 1300, Lobby C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cooking, spending time with my family. Dr. Ames is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymicrogyria. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Noonan Syndrome, Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, and Cardiomyopathic Lentiginosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Polymicrogyria?

    Polymicrogyria is a condition 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) in the surface of the brain.

    When should I see a Polymicrogyria doctor near Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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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