The 20 Best Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency Doctors Near Me

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The 20 Best Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency Doctors Near Me

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 555 doctor with experience in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Of these, 457 are Experienced, 78 are Advanced, 16 are Distinguished and 4 are Elite.

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    Elite in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Elite in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Pozzuoli, IT 

    Rosa Ferriero practices in Pozzuoli, Italy. Ms. Ferriero is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Lactic Acidosis, and Maple Syrup Urine Disease.

    Elite in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Elite in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    2 Greenway Plz, Suite 900, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicola Brunetti-Pierri is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Brunetti-Pierri is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Argininosuccinic Aciduria, Rotor Syndrome, and Crigler-Najjar Syndrome.

    Elite in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Elite in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

    4401 Penn Ave, Suite 3, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jirair Bedoyan is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bedoyan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bedoyan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

    University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suzanne Debrosse is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Debrosse is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency, and Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Debrosse is currently accepting new patients.

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

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Calhoun is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Calhoun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, Otospondylomegaepiphyseal Dysplasia, MELAS Syndrome, and Costello Syndrome. Dr. Calhoun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    1365 Clifton Rd Ne Ste A1500, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Accepting New Patients

    Mari Mori is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Mori is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Glycogen Storage Disease Type 7, FG Syndrome, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome), and Von Gierke Disease. Dr. Mori is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Experienced in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Genetics - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Narumanchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Phenylketonuria (PKU), Dihydropteridine Reductase Deficiency, and Maternal Hyperphenylalaninemia.

    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Lisbon, PT 

    Isabel Rivera practices in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Rivera is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Galactosemia, and Galactokinase Deficiency.

    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    St. Vincent's Hospital, 
    Suwon, KR 

    In-kyu Lee practices in Suwon, Republic of Korea. Lee is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Their top areas of expertise are Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Obesity, and Calcinosis.

    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Paris, FR 

    Audrey Boutron practices in Paris, France. Ms. Boutron is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency, and Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency.

    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Oxford, ENG, GB 

    Garry Brown practices in Oxford, United Kingdom. Mr. Brown is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, and Leigh Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Lisbon, PT 

    Cristina Florindo practices in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Florindo is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency, and Malnutrition.

    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Av. Du Général Guisan 8, 
    Vevey, VD, CH 

    Luisa Bonafe practices in Vevey, Switzerland. Ms. Bonafe is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Diastrophic Dysplasia, Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, and Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Lisbon, PT 

    Anabela Oliveira practices in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Oliveira is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Classic Galactosemia, and Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency.

    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Lisbon, PT 

    Isabel Almeida-De practices in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Almeida-De is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Classic Galactosemia, and Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency.

    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Lisbon, PT 

    Maria Silva practices in Lisbon, Portugal. Ms. Silva is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency, and Classic Galactosemia.

    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Richard Rodenburg practices in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Mr. Rodenburg is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency, Lactic Acidosis, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, Leigh Syndrome, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Goeteborg, O, SE 

    Kalliopi Sofou practices in Goeteborg, Sweden. Ms. Sofou is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency, and Leigh Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Goeteborg, O, SE 

    Niklas Darin practices in Goeteborg, Sweden. Mr. Darin is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Sialuria, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.

    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Distinguished in Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    Salzburg, AT 

    Johannes Mayr practices in Salzburg, Austria. Mr. Mayr is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Lactic Acidosis, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, Liver Transplant, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency?

    Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency is characterized by the buildup of a chemical called lactic acid in the body and a variety of neurological problems. Signs and symptoms of this condition usually first appear shortly after birth, and they can vary widely among affected individuals. The most common feature is a potentially life-threatening buildup of lactic acid (lactic acidosis), which can cause nausea, vomiting, severe breathing problems, and an abnormal heartbeat. People with pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency usually have neurological problems as well. Most have delayed development of mental abilities and motor skills such as sitting and walking. Other neurological problems can include intellectual disability, seizures, weak muscle tone (hypotonia), poor coordination, and difficulty walking. Some affected individuals have abnormal brain structures, such as underdevelopment of the tissue connecting the left and right halves of the brain (corpus callosum), wasting away (atrophy) of the exterior part of the brain known as the cerebral cortex, or patches of damaged tissue (lesions) on some parts of the brain. Because of the severe health effects, many individuals with pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency do not survive past childhood, although some may live into adolescence or adulthood.

    When should I see a Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency doctor near me?

    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 Dehydrogenase Deficiency doctor near me?

    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 Dehydrogenase Deficiency doctors near me?

    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 Dehydrogenase Deficiency doctors near me?

    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 Dehydrogenase Deficiency doctor near me?

    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 Dehydrogenase Deficiency doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pyruvate Dehydrogenase 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 Dehydrogenase Deficiency doctor near me?

    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 Dehydrogenase 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 Dehydrogenase 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 Dehydrogenase Deficiency doctors near me?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pyruvate Dehydrogenase 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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