The 20 Best Progeria Doctors Near Me in Dallas, TX

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The 20 Best Progeria Doctors near Dallas, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Progeria near Dallas, TX. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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    Steven P. Herzog
    Advanced in Progeria
    Advanced in Progeria

    Texas Neurology, P.A.

    6080 N Central Expy, Ste 100, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Herzog is a graduate of Arizona State University and received his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He completed his neurological training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Parkland Hospital where he served as Chief Resident in Neurology from 1988 to 1989. In 1989, he began private practice at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. He served as the Director of Medical Education for the Department of Neurology at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas from 1989-2009. He is also the Medical Director of the Headache Institute at Texas Neurology which focuses on clinical research and advanced therapies for the treatment of patients with acute and chronic headaches. Dr. Herzog served as Chairman of the 2001 Texas Neurological Society Winter Conference and the 2004 Summer Conference. He is a frequent lecturer across the state and is quoted by print and television on a regular basis. Dr. Herzog served as president of the Texas Neurological Society from 2004 to 2005. Dr. Herzog is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Chronic Pain, and Vertebral Artery Dissection.

    Toral R. Patel
    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery

    UT Southwestern - Neurosurgery Clinic

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 7th Fl, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Toral Patel is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abhimanyu Garg is an Endocrinologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Garg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Acrorenal Mandibular Syndrome, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Gastric Bypass.

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    Advanced in Progeria
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Progeria
    Endocrinology

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Iram Hussain is an Endocrinologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Acrorenal Mandibular Syndrome, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Gincy Samuel
    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria

    Texas Neurology, P.A.

    6080 N Central Expy, Ste 100, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Samuel earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She completed her neurology residency and clinical neurophysiology fellowship training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. She currently practices general neurology, with particular interest in headache, dementia/memory disorders, epilepsy/seizures, spasticity, stroke, and the use of botulinum toxin. She has a focus on both memory disorders and headaches. She is currently involved in several clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease and migraines. She is affiliated with Baylor University Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Samuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Meningitis, and Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.

    Waleed H. El
    Experienced in Progeria
    Sleep Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Progeria
    Sleep Medicine | Neurology

    Texas Neurology, P.A.

    6080 N Central Expy, Ste 100, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. El-Feky is board certified in neurology, neurophysiology, and sleep medicine. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and past president of the Texas Neurological Society. He currently practices general neurology, diagnostic neurophysiology and sleep medicine at Texas Neurology. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Narcolepsy, Cerebellar Degeneration, Foot Drop, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Adam C. Sheffield
    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria

    Texas Neurology, P.A.

    6080 N Central Expy, Ste 100, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sheffield is a board-certified neurologist who practices general neurology with a special interest in epilepsy. He received his medical degree at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed residency and his clinical neurophysiology fellowship training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sheffield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

    Daragh Heitzman
    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Texas Neurology, P.A.

    6080 N Central Expy, Ste 100, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Heitzman completed his medical degree at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He finished his neurology training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas from 1990-1993, serving as Chief Resident from 1992-1993. He completed a fellowship in EMG, neuromuscular disease and neurophysiology at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio from 1993-1994. He currently holds positions at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Heitzman is a Fellow with the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Heitzman practices general neurology, but has particular interests in ALS, peripheral nerve and muscle problems, EMG and the use of botulinum toxins (cervical dystonia, hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, sialorrhea and spasticity). He is director of the ALS / Motor Neuron Disorder Clinic at Texas Neurology sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). He is currently participating in multiple clinical drug trials for neurologic diseases. Dr. Heitzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Dysarthria, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria

    Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children

    2222 Welborn St, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Progeria
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Progeria
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children

    2222 Welborn St, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mathew Stokes is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Stokes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Delirium, Migraine, and Tension Headache.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery

    Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children

    2222 Welborn St, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Swift is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Swift is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery

    UT Southwestern - Neurosurgery Clinic

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 7th Fl, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankur Patel is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Angioplasty, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Progeria
    Neurosurgery

    UT Southwestern - Department Of Neurological Surgery

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 7th Fl Ste 600, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Sun is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria

    Office

    2001 Inwood Rd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Abramowitz is an Endocrinologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Abramowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Addison's Disease, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Triple A Syndrome, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Progeria
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Progeria
    Family Medicine

    Chrisette Dharma, MD, PA

    8877 Harry Hines Boulevard, Suite 100, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chrisette Dharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Dharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria

    MedHealth

    1411 N Beckley Ave Pavilion III,, Ste 152, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Barnett is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Barnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alison Leston is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Leston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, and Essential Tremor.

    Advanced in Progeria
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Progeria
    Family Medicine

    Paul S. Worrell D.O. P.A.

    8668 Skillman St, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Worrell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Worrell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Homocystinuria due to MTHFR Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Male Pattern Baldness.

    Caetano P. Coimbra
    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria

    Neurosurgical Specialists Of North Texas

    7777 Forest Lane, Suite A-307, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caetano Coimbra is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Coimbra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Pituitary Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Progeria
    Experienced in Progeria

    Neurology Consultants Of Dallas

    8390 LBJ Fwy, Ste 1000, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deepa Panjeti is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Panjeti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progeria. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Seizures, and Epilepsy.

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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 Dallas, TX?

    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 Dallas, TX?

    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 Dallas, TX?

    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 Dallas, TX?

    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 Dallas, TX?

    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 Dallas, TX?

    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 Dallas, TX?

    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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