The 20 Best Proximal Symphalangism Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

Find the Top Proximal Symphalangism Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 183 doctor with experience in Proximal Symphalangism near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 150 are Experienced, 32 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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183 providers found
    Distinguished in Proximal Symphalangism
    Podiatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Proximal Symphalangism
    Podiatric Medicine
    Referral may be required
    450 North Roxbury Drive, Suite 200, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Soomekh is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Soomekh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proximal Symphalangism, Syndactyly Type 1, Tendinitis, and Hammer Toe. Dr. Soomekh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Referral may be required

    Jeffrey Kaplan MD Inc Pediatrics Medicine

    821 E Chapel St., Suite 203, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Kaplan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stork Bite, Vascular Birthmark, Obesity in Children, and Undescended Testicle. Dr. Kaplan is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Loma Linda Univ Anesthesiology Medical Group Inc

    11234 Anderson St, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Ray is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Ray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. Her clinical expertise encompasses Symphalangism Distal, Syndactyly, Syndactyly Type 1, Proximal Symphalangism, and Tissue Biopsy.

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    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Referral may be required
    15340 Devonshire Street, Suite 8, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Emile Shenouda is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Shenouda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, Rotor Syndrome, and Jaundice. Dr. Shenouda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Internal Medicine

    Family Health Care Centers Of Greater Los Angeles

    Bell Gardens, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vladimir Samonte is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bell Gardens, California. Dr. Samonte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Hand Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Shriners Children's-Northern California

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Manske is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Manske is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Polydactyly, and Syndactyly. Dr. Manske is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Podiatric Surgery
    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Podiatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Foot And Ankle Specialist

    16405 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 270, 
    Irvine, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ebonie Vincent is a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Vincent is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Proximal Symphalangism, Syndactyly Type 1, and Bunions.

    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    403 West Adams Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joan Wright is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Symphalangism Distal, Sprengel Deformity, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, and Proximal Symphalangism. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Shriners Childrens Southern California

    909 S Fair Oaks Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Au is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Au is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Polydactyly, Proximal Symphalangism, and Syndactyly Type 1.

    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Referral may be required

    Shriners Children's-Northern California

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle James is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. James is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1, Polydactyly, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, and Liebenberg Syndrome. Dr. James is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Referral may be required

    Debra J. Templeton, MD Private Practice

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Debra Templeton is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Templeton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. She is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Knock Knees, Clubfoot, and Caudal Regression Syndrome. Dr. Templeton is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Templeton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nina Lightdale-Miric is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lightdale-Miric is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brachydactyly Type C, Brachydactyly Type B, Liebenberg Syndrome, Brachydactyly Type A2, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Referral may be required

    Mercy San Juan Medical Center

    6501 Coyle Ave, 
    Carmichael, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Lee is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Carmichael, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Scoliosis, Tenosynovitis, and Breast Lump. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Valley Children's Healthcare

    9300 Valley Childrens Pl, 
    Madera, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Galvez is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Madera, California. Dr. Galvez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polydactyly, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Symphalangism Distal, and Brachydactyly Type C.

    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Referral may be required

    Child And Adolescent Mental Health-Stanford Children's Health Specialty Services-Sunnyvale

    1195 W Fremont Ave, 
    Sunnyvale, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Gamble is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Gamble is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Claw Foot, Macrodactyly of the Foot, Clubfoot, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, and Tenotomy.

    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Referral may be required

    Child And Adolescent Mental Health-Stanford Children's Health Specialty Services-Sunnyvale

    1195 W Fremont Ave, 
    Sunnyvale, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Cooke is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Cooke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Scaphoid Non-Union, and Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly.

    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Hand Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Chang is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Dupuytren Contracture, Polydactyly, and Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly.

    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Referral may be required

    Tichenor Lowman Millermed Group

    2701 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Acosta is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Acosta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polydactyly, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Sprengel Deformity, and Symphalangism Distal. Dr. Acosta is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Orthopedics | Pediatric Orthopedics
    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Orthopedics | Pediatric Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Michelle T. Sugi, MD Private Practice

    18840 Ventura Blvd, Ste 204, 
    Tarzana, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Sugi is an Orthopedics specialist and a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Sugi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kohler Disease, Osteochondroma, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, and Syndactyly Type 1. Dr. Sugi is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Sugi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Advanced in Proximal Symphalangism
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Referral required
    363 South Main Street, Suite 200, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Halikis is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Halikis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proximal Symphalangism. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Halikis is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Proximal Symphalangism?

    Proximal symphalangism, which is also called Cushing's symphalangism, is a rare genetic condition characterized by the fusion of the proximal joints in the hands and feet. These individuals usually have straight fingers and are unable to make a fist. Other joints may also be affected, leading to stiff joints in the elbows, ankles and wrists. Hearing loss due to the fusion of the auditory ossicles (bones in the middle ear) is also a characteristic feature. This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and is caused by a genetic change in the NOG gene or GDF5 gene.

    When should I see a Proximal Symphalangism doctor near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Proximal Symphalangism doctor near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Proximal Symphalangism doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Proximal Symphalangism doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Proximal Symphalangism doctor near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Proximal Symphalangism doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Proximal Symphalangism 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 Proximal Symphalangism doctor near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Proximal Symphalangism 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 Proximal Symphalangism 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 Proximal Symphalangism doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Proximal Symphalangism 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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