The 20 Best Progeria Doctors Near Me in California, US

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The 20 Best Progeria Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Progeria near California, US. Of these, 80 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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83 providers found
    Distinguished in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    Novin World Corp

    355 Placentia Ave Ste 99, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Nikravan is an Endocrinologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Nikravan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Werner Syndrome, Progeria, Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL), and Wolfram Syndrome.

    Advanced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    Arash Nourparvar M D Inc.

    16311 Ventura Blvd Ste 880, 
    Encino, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ken Honbo is an Endocrinologist in Encino, California. Dr. Honbo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Donohue Syndrome, and Werner Syndrome.

    Bettina Harner
    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria

    Main Clinic Modesto

    600 Coffee Road, 
    Modesto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bettina Harner is a Neurologist in Modesto, California. Dr. Harner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, and Thromboangiitis Obliterans. Dr. Harner is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    North County Endocrine Medical Group

    625 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Bailey is an Endocrinologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Sugar, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Lewis S. Blevins
    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    California Center For Pituitary Disorders

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lewis Blevins is an endocrinologist specializing in evaluating and managing pituitary and hypothalamus disorders, including acromegaly, prolactinoma and other pituitary tumors, diabetes insipidus, hypopituitarism and growth hormone deficiencies. As medical director of the California Center for Pituitary Disorders at UCSF Medical Center, he guides a team providing comprehensive, state-of-the-art care. He has a special interest in Cushing's syndrome, also known as hypercortisolism, and has edited a book on the subject. In his research, Blevins is interested in evaluating new methods for diagnosing Cushing's syndrome. He also studies the factors that medical professionals can use to predict whether treating pituitary tumors with surgery or other methods will succeed. Blevins earned a medical degree at Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University and completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospitals. After completing a fellowship in endocrinology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, he served on the faculty at Emory University for four years and at Vanderbilt University for nine years. Dr. Blevins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Prolactinoma, and Rathke Cleft Cyst.

    Edwin A. Cruz
    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria

    Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - Midtown Sacramento, CA

    3000 Q St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edwin Cruz is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Cruz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Cruz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    Office

    355 Placentia Ave Ste 207A, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Duc Do is an Endocrinologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Do is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Progeria
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Progeria
    General Surgery
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Hanak is a General Surgeon in Orange, California. Dr. Hanak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Increased Head Circumference, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Myelomeningocele. Dr. Hanak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Progeria
    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 in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    St. Jude Heritage Fullerton-Endocrinology

    100 E Valencia Mesa Dr Ste 105, 
    Fullerton, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kuo is an Endocrinologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Kuo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Empty Sella Syndrome, Thyroid Nodule, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery | Pediatric Neurology
    505 South Main Street, Suite 300, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joffre Olaya is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Olaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Syringobulbia, Seizures, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Olaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    Behrouz Salehian, M.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Behrouz Salehian is an Endocrinologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Salehian has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    Office

    43723 20th St W Ste 204, 
    Lancaster, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashiq Patel is an Endocrinologist in Lancaster, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Prolidase Deficiency, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery
    1100 Trancas Street, Suite 212A, 
    Napa, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nguyen Do is a Neurosurgery provider in Napa, California. Dr. Do is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Do is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Clinics-Obstetrics/Gynecology

    11370 Anderson St Ste 3900, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Hardesty is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Hardesty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Premature Ovarian Failure, Urinary Incontinence, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria

    CHC. Nipomo Health Center

    150 Tejas Pl, 
    Nipomo, CA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Teeranun Jirajariyavej is an Endocrinologist in Nipomo, California. Dr. Jirajariyavej has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Thyroid Storm.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    Office

    2305 Camino Ramon Ste 270, 
    San Ramon, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ammar Qoubaitary is an Endocrinologist in San Ramon, California. Dr. Qoubaitary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Progeria
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Progeria
    Family Medicine

    Insight Health Care Providers Inc

    500 S Kraemer Blvd Ste 240, 
    Brea, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kedy Jao is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brea, California. Dr. Jao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Progeria, Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch Syndrome, Donohue Syndrome, and Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL).

    Pamela A. Starks
    Experienced in Progeria
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Progeria
    Family Medicine

    Dale Road Care Center

    3612 Dale Road, 
    Modesto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pamela Starks is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Starks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Familial Porencephaly. Dr. Starks is currently accepting new patients.

    Manish Aghi
    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery

    Brain Tumor Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Manish Aghi is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain tumors at UCSF Medical Center. He cares for adult patients with a wide range of conditions, including astrocytomas and anaplastic astrocytomas, oligodendrogliomas, glioblastomas, meningiomas and pituitary adenomas. As principal investigator at the UCSF Brain Tumor Research Center, his interests include glioblastoma angiogenesis, mechanisms of glioblastoma resistance to anti-angiogenic therapy and experimental glioblastoma therapies such as cancer-killing viruses. Aghi earned his medical degree and a doctoral degree in neurosciences from Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons and Pituitary Network Association. Among his honors are the Preuss and Mahaley awards from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the Ronald L. Bittner Award, Synthes Skull Base Award and Integra Foundation Award from the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Aghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Prolactinoma, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Progeria?

    Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by the dramatic, rapid appearance of aging beginning in childhood. Affected children typically look normal at birth and in early infancy, but then grow more slowly than other children and do not gain weight at the expected rate (failure to thrive). They develop a characteristic facial appearance including prominent eyes, a thin nose with a beaked tip, thin lips, a small chin, and protruding ears. Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome also causes hair loss (alopecia), aged-looking skin, joint abnormalities, and a loss of fat under the skin (subcutaneous fat). This condition does not affect intellectual development or the development of motor skills such as sitting, standing, and walking.

    When should I see a Progeria doctor in California, US?

    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 Progeria doctor in California, US?

    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 Progeria doctors in California, US?

    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 Progeria doctors in California, US?

    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 Progeria doctor in California, US?

    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 Progeria doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Progeria 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 Progeria doctor in California, US?

    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 Progeria 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 Progeria 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 Progeria doctors in California, US?

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

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