The 20 Best Schizencephaly Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

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The 20 Best Schizencephaly Doctors near San Diego, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Schizencephaly near San Diego, CA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Experienced in Schizencephaly

    Office

    4033 3rd Ave Ste 420, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sudhir Malik is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Malik has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, Hemiplegia, Seizures, and Tension Headache.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neuroradiology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Chang is a Neuroradiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Chang has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Meningioma.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    114 C Ave, 
    Coronado, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexa Smith is a Neurosurgery provider in Coronado, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Awake Craniotomy.

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    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Experienced in Schizencephaly

    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Mcmillan is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Mcmillan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Wandering Spleen, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sang Hoi is a Neurosurgery provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Hoi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Pituitary Apoplexy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology

    UCSD Department Of Pediatrics

    7910 Frost St Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Dwek is a Pediatric Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Dwek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology

    UCSD Department Of Pediatrics

    7910 Frost St Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Vinocur is a Pediatric Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Vinocur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Experienced in Schizencephaly

    The Neuron Clinic

    450 4th Ave, Suite 215, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Branko Huisa is a Neurologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Huisa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Schizencephaly
    Radiology
    Advanced in Schizencephaly
    Radiology

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Ellison is a Radiologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Ellison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Experienced in Schizencephaly

    The Neuron Clinic

    450 4th Ave, Suite 215, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Mcgehrin is a Neurologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Mcgehrin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Epilepsy, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neuroradiology

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yueyang Guo is a Neuroradiologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Guo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Experienced in Schizencephaly

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Ellison is a Radiologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Ellison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Pediatric Radiology

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Kruk is a Pediatric Radiologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Kruk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    Er-Kai Gao MD Inc.

    8851 Center Dr Ste 603, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Er-kai Gao is a Neurosurgery provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Gao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Neurosurgery

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Beaumont is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Beaumont is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Pituitary Apoplexy, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Astrocytoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Schizencephaly
    Experienced in Schizencephaly

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Steinberg is a Neurosurgery provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Embolectomy.

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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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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