The 20 Best Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia Doctors Near Me

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The 20 Best Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia Doctors Near Me

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1575 doctor with experience in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. Of these, 1277 are Experienced, 268 are Advanced, 25 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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    Elite in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Elite in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Leiden, ZH, NL 

    Frank Baas practices in Leiden, Netherlands. Mr. Baas is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. His top areas of expertise are Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Pneumococcal Meningitis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis.

    Elite in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Elite in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Paris, FR 

    Lydie Burglen practices in Paris, France. Ms. Burglen is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia, Cerebellar Hypoplasia, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Elite in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Cairo, C, EG 

    Maha Zaki practices in Cairo, Egypt. Ms. Zaki is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, Cortical Dysplasia, and Lissencephaly.

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    Elite in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    8010 Frost St Ste 400, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Gleeson is a Pediatric Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Gleeson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, Cortical Dysplasia, and Cerebellar Hypoplasia.

    Elite in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Elite in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Rotterdam, ZH, NL 

    Tessa Van Dijk practices in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Ms. Van Dijk is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia, Cerebellar Hypoplasia, Microcephaly, and Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.

    Kate C. Van Poppel
    Experienced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology

    Atrium Health Levine Children's Neurology Concord

    100 Medical Park Drive, Suite 310, 
    Concord, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kate Van Poppel is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Van Poppel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Agenesis, VLDLR-Associated Cerebellar Hypoplasia, Cerebellar Hypoplasia, and Joubert Syndrome. Dr. Van Poppel is currently accepting new patients.

    Adeel Yousaf
    Experienced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Experienced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia

    Atrium Health Levine Children's Neurology Concord

    100 Medical Park Drive, Suite 310, 
    Concord, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adeel Yousaf is a Neurologist in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Yousaf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. His top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Seizures, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Yousaf is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Aalbers is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Aalbers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. His top areas of expertise are Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, Cortical Dysplasia, Periventricular Heterotopia, and Seizures.

    Daphne M. Hasbani
    Experienced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Experienced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Neurology - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Hasbani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Tetrasomy X, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Absence Seizure.

    Sameh S. Morkous
    Experienced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Neurology - Jenkintown

    500 York Rd, 
    Jenkintown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Morkous is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and GAPO Syndrome.

    Ingeborg Mann-Krageloh
    Distinguished in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Distinguished in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Tuebingen, BW, DE 

    Ingeborg Mann-Krageloh practices in Tuebingen, Germany. Ms. Mann-Krageloh is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Leukodystrophy, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Jennifer M. Thomas
    Advanced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Advanced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia

    UT Southwestern - Neurology

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd., 
    Dallas, TX 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Thomas is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Thomas has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Aphantasia, GAPO Syndrome, Lissencephaly 1, and Hydranencephaly.

    Ahsan M. Naduvil
    Advanced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Advanced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil

    Ahsan Naduvil is a Pediatrics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Naduvil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. His top areas of expertise are Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Photosensitive Epilepsy, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Jason Umfleet
    Advanced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Neurology

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3003, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Umfleet is a Pediatric Neurologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Umfleet has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. His top areas of expertise are Absence Seizure, Partial Seizure, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Seizures. Dr. Umfleet is currently accepting new patients.

    David S. Moon
    Advanced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Neurology

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3003, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Moon is a Pediatric Neurologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Moon has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. His top areas of expertise are Transient Tic Disorder, Spasmus Nutans, Aphantasia, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Moon is currently accepting new patients.

    Deepa Sirsi
    Advanced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Neurology

    UT Southwestern - Neurology

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd., 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada

    Deepa Sirsi is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sirsi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, and West Syndrome.

    Vinodh Narayanan
    Advanced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics

    Arizona Pediatric Neurology & Neurogenetics Associates, PLLC

    3330 N 2nd St, Ste 402, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinodh Narayanan is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Narayanan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. His top areas of expertise are Rett Syndrome, Microcephaly, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, and Tuberous Sclerosis. Dr. Narayanan is currently accepting new patients.

    Sumit Parikh
    Advanced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sumit Parikh is a Pediatric Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Parikh has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. His top areas of expertise are Leigh Syndrome, Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome, and MELAS Syndrome.

    Kristin Baranano
    Advanced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Advanced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Barañano earned her M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she also completed residencies in pediatrics and neurology, along with a fellowship in neurogenetics at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Dr. Barañano is an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology. She specializes in the diagnosis and management of rare neurogenetic disorders. She has a particular interest in the genetic control and function of the cerebellum and expertise in childhood-onset and inherited ataxias. She is a member of the multidisciplinary Fetal Management group and is available for prenatal consultations. Dr. Barañano's research includes collaborative efforts with the Johns Hopkins Department of Genetic Medicine and the Division of Neurogenetics at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Dr. Baranano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Hypotonia, Ohdo Syndrome, Say-Barber-Biesecker-Young-Simpson Variant, Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, and Hereditary Ataxia.

    Experienced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia
    Medical Genetics

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Genetics - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Perszyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. His top areas of expertise are Succinyl-CoA:3-Ketoacid CoA Transferase Deficiency, Maternal Hyperphenylalaninemia, Dihydropteridine Reductase Deficiency, and Mucolipidosis 3.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia?

    Pontocerebellar hypoplasia is a group of related conditions that affect the development of the brain. The term "pontocerebellar" refers to the pons and the cerebellum, which are the brain structures that are most severely affected in many forms of this disorder. The pons is located at the base of the brain in an area called the brainstem, where it transmits signals between the cerebellum and the rest of the brain. The cerebellum, which is located at the back of the brain, normally coordinates movement. The term "hypoplasia" refers to the underdevelopment of these brain regions.

    When should I see a Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia doctor near me?

    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 Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia doctor near me?

    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 Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia doctors near me?

    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 Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia doctors near me?

    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 Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia doctor near me?

    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 Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia 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 Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia doctor near me?

    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 Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia 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 Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia 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 Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia doctors near me?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia 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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