The 20 Best Tethered Cord Syndrome Doctors Near Me in downey, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Tethered Cord Syndrome near downey, CA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center

    7601 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Savitri Goud is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Goud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Epidural Hematoma, Myelomeningocele, and Tethered Cord Syndrome.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center

    7601 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Wong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Post Polio Syndrome, Heart Attack, and Myelomeningocele.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome

    Virgilio C Panganiban MD Inc

    16704 Clark Ave, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Virgilio Panganiban is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Bellflower, California. Dr. Panganiban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Scabies, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Philip P Lim MD Inc

    9604 Artesia Blvd, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Lim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Kerion Celsi, Peptic Ulcer, Tracheitis, and Myelomeningocele.

    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    East Side Pathology Associates Medical Group Inc.

    5240 E Beverly Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Delgado is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Delgado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Tracheitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Costa Del Sol Healthcare

    1016 S Record Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Niknam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Niknam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Asthma, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Heriberto Nunez MD A Professional Corporation

    850 S Atlantic Blvd, 
    Monterey Park, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heriberto Nunez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Nunez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Tethered Cord Syndrome, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    USC Neurosurgeons Inc.

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Hsieh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hsieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Chordoma, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Coast Neurosurgical Associates

    2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheri Palejwala is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Palejwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Palejwala is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Coast Neurosurgical Associates

    2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abraham Rayhaun is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Rayhaun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rayhaun is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Physiatry
    Referral may be required

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Offers Telehealth

    Lee Sujin is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Sujin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Hydrocele, Myelomeningocele, and Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome

    Isaias De Guzman Paja Jr MD Inc

    1800 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Isaias De Guzman Paja is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. De Guzman Paja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Obesity. Dr. De Guzman Paja is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. De Guzman Paja is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Krikor I. Kalindjian, MD Private Practice

    1300 N Vermont Ave, Ste 807, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Krikor Kalindjian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kalindjian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kalindjian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Universal Care Inc. Dba Brand New Day

    200 Oceangate Ste 100, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Pena is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Pena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Pena is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    101 East Valencia Mesa Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Muhonen is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Muhonen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Sunken Fontanelles, Bulging Fontanelles, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Muhonen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    101 East Valencia Mesa Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Loudon is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Loudon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bulging Fontanelles, Hydrocephalus, Sunken Fontanelles, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly. Dr. Loudon is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Loudon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Chu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Arachnoid Cysts, and Tethered Cord Syndrome.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    101 East Valencia Mesa Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erick Westbroek is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Westbroek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Arteriovenous Malformation, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Westbroek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Virendra Desai is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Cord Abscess, Subdural Hematoma, Epidural Abscess, Rhizotomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Krieger is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Krieger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Spinal Fusion.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Tethered Cord Syndrome?

    Tethered cord syndrome is a rare neurological condition. The severity of the condition and the associated signs and symptoms vary from person to person. Features of the condition may include foot and spinal abnormalities; weakness in the legs; loss of sensation (feeling) in the lower limbs; lower back pain; scoliosis; and urinary incontinence. Infants and children with congenital Tethered cord syndrome may also have tufts of hair, dimples, skin discoloration, or benign fatty tumors on the lower back. Tethered cord syndrome occurs when tissue attachments limit the movement of the spinal cord within the spinal column. In some cases, it may be the result of improper growth of the neural tube during fetal development, which is closely linked to spina bifida. Other potential causes include narrowing of the spinal column (with age), spinal cord injury, tumors, and infection.

    When should I see a Tethered Cord Syndrome doctor near downey, 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 Tethered Cord Syndrome doctor near downey, 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 Tethered Cord Syndrome doctors near downey, 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 Tethered Cord Syndrome doctors near downey, 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 Tethered Cord Syndrome doctor near downey, 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 Tethered Cord Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tethered Cord Syndrome 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 Tethered Cord Syndrome doctor near downey, 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 Tethered Cord Syndrome 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 Tethered Cord Syndrome 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 Tethered Cord Syndrome doctors near downey, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Tethered Cord Syndrome 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 Tethered Cord Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tethered Cord Syndrome 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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