The 20 Best Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency Doctors Near Me in Texas, US

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The 20 Best Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency Doctors in Texas, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency near Texas, US. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Distinguished in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Deberardinis is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Deberardinis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency, Cerebral Hypoxia, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency.

    Advanced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Advanced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency

    UT Southwestern - Urology

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Vitaly Margulis is a Urologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Margulis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Urothelial Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy.

    Advanced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Cardiology

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas,, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Malloy is a Cardiologist in Dallas,, Texas. Dr. Malloy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency, Thyroid Hormone Plasma Membrane Transport Defect, Obesity, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

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    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Medical Genetics

    UT Southwestern - Pediatric Genetics

    1935 Medical District Dr, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Laura Mackay is a Medical Genetics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Mackay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Isovaleric Acidemia, Beta-Ketothiolase Deficiency, Biotinidase Deficiency, and Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).

    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Neurology
    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Neurology

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1250, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gloria Diaz is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Angelman Syndrome, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 470, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Dorfman is a Radiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Dorfman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Appendicitis.

    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Neurology | Pediatrics

    Children's Health Specialty Center

    2350 N Stemmons Fwy, Ste 4300, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meagan Patel is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, GAPO Syndrome, and Joubert Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Neurology | Pediatrics

    UT Southwestern - Neurology

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

    Saima Kayani is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kayani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Leigh Syndrome, CLN5 Disease, CLN4 Disease, and CLN1 Disease.

    Advanced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Advanced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    6701 Fannin St, Suite 1560, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Emrick is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Emrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are MELAS Syndrome, Hypotonia, CACH Syndrome, Cortical Dysplasia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Emrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    6410 Fannin St, Suite 500, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marta Frigeni is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Frigeni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4 (MPS IV, Morquio Syndrome), Brachydactyly Mononen Type, and Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS).

    Advanced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    General Practice
    Advanced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    General Practice

    Brooke Army Medical Center

    3551 Roger Brooke Dr, 
    Fort Sam Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cody Eccles is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Dr. Eccles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency, Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Hemolysis.

    Advanced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Advanced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency

    Dallas Pulmonary & Critical Care, PA

    221 W Colorado Blvd Pavilion II,, Ste 525, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Ruxmohan is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ruxmohan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Increased Head Circumference, Seizures, Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency, and Spasmus Nutans.

    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Neurology | Pediatrics

    UT Southwestern - Neurology

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

    Rana Said is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Said is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, West Syndrome, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1250, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akshat Katyayan is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Katyayan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).

    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    7200 Cambridge St, Fl 10, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese
    Accepting New Patients

    Fernando Scaglia is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Scaglia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are MELAS Syndrome, Hypotonia, Primary Carnitine Deficiency, and Leigh Syndrome. Dr. Scaglia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Pediatrics

    Christus Children's

    San Antonio, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Wilner is a Pediatrics provider in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Wilner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Focal Dystonia, Moebius Syndrome, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.

    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Pediatric Neurology

    Dell Children's Medical Group

    4910 Mueller Blvd Ste 300, 
    Austin, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Freedman is a Pediatric Neurologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Freedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Conversion Disorder, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Absence Seizure.

    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Children's Medical Center/Children's Health

    1935 Medical District Dr, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mansi Gaitonde is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gaitonde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Mitral Atresia, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Myocardial Contusion.

    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Physician Assistant

    Texas Childrens Physician Group

    6651 Main St, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Valerie Parrish is a Physician Assistant in Houston, Texas. Ms. Parrish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Congenital Methemoglobinemia, PEPCK 1 Deficiency, Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency, and Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Ms. Parrish is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency
    Nurse Practitioner
    1935 Medical District Dr, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Polachek is a Nurse Practitioner in Dallas, Texas. Ms. Polachek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Lissencephaly 1, Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria, Hydranencephaly, and VLDLR-Associated Cerebellar Hypoplasia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency?

    Pyruvate carboxylase deficiency is an inherited disorder that causes lactic acid and other potentially toxic compounds to accumulate in the blood. High levels of these substances can damage the body's organs and tissues, particularly in the nervous system.

    When should I see a Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency doctor in Texas, 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 Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency doctor in Texas, 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 Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency doctors in Texas, 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 Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency doctors in Texas, 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 Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency doctor in Texas, 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 Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency 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 Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency doctor in Texas, 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 Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency 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 Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency 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 Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency doctors in Texas, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency 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 Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency 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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