The 20 Best Schizencephaly Doctors Near Me in Orange, CA

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The 20 Best Schizencephaly Doctors near Orange, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Schizencephaly near Orange, CA. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tuan Dao is a Pediatric Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Dao has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Horseshoe Kidney, Urachal Cyst, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Advanced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Holmes is a Pediatric Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Holmes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Urachal Cyst, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Acro-Pectoro-Renal Field Defect.

    Advanced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Chiang is a Pediatric Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Chiang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Intussusception in Children, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Horseshoe Kidney, and Ureterocele.

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    Advanced in Schizencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Schizencephaly
    Neuroradiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristen Launier is a Neuroradiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Launier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Collins Pope Syndrome, Acropectoral Syndrome, and Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome.

    Advanced in Schizencephaly
    Advanced in Schizencephaly

    Orange County Radiation Oncology Medical Group

    1100 N Tustin Ave Ste A, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reza Pordell is a Radiologist in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Pordell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Porencephaly.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allison Przekop is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Przekop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Transient Tic Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, and Spasmus Nutans. Dr. Przekop is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Phillips is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    General Surgery
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Hanak is a General Surgeon in Orange, California. Dr. Hanak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Increased Head Circumference, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Myelomeningocele. Dr. Hanak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clare Skora is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Skora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Epilepsy, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Skora is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    General Surgery
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Yengo is a General Surgeon in Orange, California. Dr. Yengo has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, Sunken Fontanelles, Craniectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Yengo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terence Sanger is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Sanger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Movement Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sanger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Radiology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Nahl is a Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Nahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Horseshoe Kidney, Scoliosis, and Urachal Cyst.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery | Pediatric Neurology
    505 South Main Street, Suite 300, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joffre Olaya is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Olaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Syringobulbia, Seizures, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Olaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neuroradiology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eleanor Chu is a Neuroradiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), RASopathies, and Neurofibromatosis.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Experienced in Schizencephaly

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pablo Abbona is a Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Abbona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Pleurisy, and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Experienced in Schizencephaly

    Genetics Center

    211 S Main St, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Touran Zadeh is a Pediatrics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Zadeh has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Branchio-Oculo-Facial Syndrome (BOFS), Ring Chromosome 14, Ring Chromosome 4, and Ring Chromosome 13.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Choc Neuro Surg

    1010 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Loudon is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in Orange, California. Dr. Loudon has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Bulging Fontanelles, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Hydrocephalus, and Sunken Fontanelles.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    101 The City Dr S Bldg 23, 
    Orange, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Linskey is a Neurosurgery provider in Orange, California. Dr. Linskey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Meningioma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Experienced in Schizencephaly

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiarash Golshani is a Neurosurgery provider in Orange, California. Dr. Golshani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    101 East Valencia Mesa Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Muhonen is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in Fullerton, California. Dr. Muhonen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Sunken Fontanelles, Bulging Fontanelles, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Muhonen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Schizencephaly?

    Schizencephaly is a rare congenital (present from birth) brain malformation in which abnormal slits or clefts form in the cerebral hemispheres of the brain. The signs and symptoms of this condition may include developmental delay, seizures, and problems with brain-spinal cord communication. People with Schizencephaly may also have an abnormally small head (microcephaly); hydrocephalus; intellectual disability; partial or complete paralysis; and/or poor muscle tone (hypotonia). Severity of symptoms depends on many factors including the extent of the clefting and whether or not other brain abnormalities are present. Although the exact cause of Schizencephaly is unknown, it has been linked to a variety of genetic and non-genetic factors.

    When should I see a Schizencephaly doctor near Orange, 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 Schizencephaly doctor near Orange, 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 Schizencephaly doctors near Orange, 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 Schizencephaly doctors near Orange, 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 Schizencephaly doctor near Orange, 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 Schizencephaly doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Schizencephaly 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 Schizencephaly doctor near Orange, 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 Schizencephaly 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 Schizencephaly 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 Schizencephaly doctors near Orange, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Schizencephaly 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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