The 20 Best Progeria Doctors Near Me in Orlando, FL

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The 20 Best Progeria Doctors near Orlando, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Progeria near Orlando, FL. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    76 Underwood St, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hermes Garcia is a Neurosurgery provider in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Awake Craniotomy, and Turbinectomy.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery

    AdventHealth Medical Group Pediatric Neurosurgery At Orlando

    615 E Princeton St Ste 101, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shelly Wang is a Neurosurgery provider in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Epilepsy, Seizures, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    265 E Rollins St Ste 12000, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melvin Field is a Neurosurgery provider in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Field is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Meningoencephalocele, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Encephalocele, Septoplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.

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    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    265 E Rollins St Ste 12000, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Rosen is a Neurosurgery provider in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Rosen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Subdural Hematoma, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    265 E Rollins St Ste 12000, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chandan Reddy is a Neurosurgery provider in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Subdural Hematoma, Neuralgia, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria

    Neurology Associates PA

    301 N Maitland Ave, 
    Maitland, FL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Slansky is a Neurologist in Maitland, Florida. Dr. Slansky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

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

    Center For Advanced Gastroenterology LLC

    260 Lookout Pl Ste 201, 
    Maitland, FL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Jackson is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Maitland, Florida. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Urinary Incontinence, and Acute Cystitis.

    Advanced in Progeria
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Progeria
    Family Medicine

    Orlando Health Physician Associates-Spring Lake Family Medicine

    7243 Della Dr Ste K, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lee Kosstrin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Kosstrin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Pyridoxine Deficiency, Pellagra, Donohue Syndrome, and Werner Syndrome.

    Advanced in Progeria
    Advanced in Progeria

    Florida Institute Of Neurology

    9430 Turkey Lake Rd, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Naga Lakshmana is a Neurologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Lakshmana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Septic Arthritis, Tomaculous Neuropathy, Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, and Andermann Syndrome. Dr. Lakshmana is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progeria
    General Practice
    Experienced in Progeria
    General Practice

    Orlando Family Medical Inc

    5425 S Semoran Blvd Ste 7C, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edwin Rivera is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Fungal Arthritis, and Food Allergy.

    Experienced in Progeria
    General Practice
    Experienced in Progeria
    General Practice

    Orlando Family Medical Inc

    5425 S Semoran Blvd Ste 7C, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yomayra Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Food Allergy.

    Advanced in Progeria
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Progeria
    Internal Medicine
    36 S Main St, 
    Winter Garden, FL 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eldar Baigabatov is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Winter Garden, Florida. Dr. Baigabatov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hyperthyroidism due to Mutations in TSH Receptor, Generalized Resistance to Thyroid Hormone, Thyroid Hormone Plasma Membrane Transport Defect, and Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch Syndrome.

    Christopher A. Gegg
    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

    6535 Nemours Parkway, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    3+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Christopher Gegg is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Nemours Children’s Hospital and Nemours Children's Specialty Care, Pensacola. He has extensive experience in epilepsy surgery and seizure management, complex tethered cords and peripheral nerve repair, and is certified in the practice of Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Dr. Gegg leads the Brachial Plexus Center at Nemours Children’s Hospital. In addition to Areas of Expertise listed, my medical interests include: Disc herniations Spasticity Peripheral nerve injury Complex tethered spinal cord. Dr. Gegg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Cortical Dysplasia, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, and Chiari Malformation.

    Gregory Olavarria
    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

    6535 Nemours Parkway, 
    Orlando, FL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Olavarria is a Neurosurgery provider in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Olavarria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Progeria
    Family Medicine

    Block, Nation, Chase & Smolen Family Medicine

    2441 W State Road 426 Ste 2011, 
    Oviedo, FL 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Chase is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oviedo, Florida. Dr. Chase is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Chase is currently accepting new patients.

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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 near Orlando, FL?

    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 near Orlando, FL?

    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 near Orlando, FL?

    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 near Orlando, FL?

    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 near Orlando, FL?

    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 near Orlando, FL?

    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 near Orlando, FL?

    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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