The 20 Best Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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The 20 Best Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) Doctors near Houston, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 85 doctor with experience in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) near Houston, TX. Of these, 69 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced, 4 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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85 providers found
    Elite in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Elite in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Texas Childrens Physician Group

    6651 Main St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brendan Lee is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lee is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Argininosuccinic Aciduria, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), and Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia Strudwick Type. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatrics
    Elite in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatrics

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ayelet Erez is a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Erez is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her top areas of expertise are Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Mosaicism.

    Elite in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Elite in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    6701 Fannin St, Suite 1560, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lindsay Burrage is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Burrage is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her top areas of expertise are Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Hypotonia, Argininosuccinic Aciduria, and Microcephaly. Dr. Burrage is currently accepting new patients.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)?

    Common conditions include: Arginase Deficiency, Argininosuccinic Aciduria, Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Deficiency, Citrullinemia, N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency

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    Elite in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Elite in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    2 Greenway Plz, Suite 900, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.2 miles away)
    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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Argininosuccinic Aciduria, Rotor Syndrome, and Crigler-Najjar Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Medical Genetics
    Distinguished in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Medical Genetics
    1 Baylor Plz # Bcm225, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Elsea is a Medical Genetics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Elsea is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her top areas of expertise are Smith-Magenis Syndrome, Potocki-Lupski Syndrome, Hypotonia, and Zellweger Syndrome.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UT Heath

    6410 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Mcnutt is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mcnutt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Low Blood Pressure, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    UT Physicians Pediatric Specialists - Texas Medical Center

    6410 Fannin St Ste 500, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Rodriguez is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Achondroplasia, Von Gierke Disease, Acanthosis Nigricans, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 470, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jill Hunter is a Neuroradiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hunter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Hypoplasia, Cortical Dysplasia, Traumatic Brain Injury, and GABA-Transaminase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Endocrinology

    Baylor Medicine At McNair - Endocrinology

    7200 Cambridge St., 8th Floor, Suite 8 B, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Herman, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Mark Herman specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and works at Baylor Medicine at McNair - Endocrinology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-4736. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Herman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Glucose Transporter Deficiency, Obesity, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    1504 Taub Loop, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Glinton is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Glinton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Chromosome 13q Deletion, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Isovaleric Acidemia, and Microcephaly. Dr. Glinton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    Texas Childrens Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muralidhar Premkumar is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Premkumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Gastroschisis, and Atresia of Small Intestine.

    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Craigen is a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Craigen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are MELAS Syndrome, Citrullinemia, Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency, and Propionic Acidemia.

    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics

    Texas Childrens Physician Group

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronit Marom is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Marom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her top areas of expertise are Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Micrognathia, Citrullinemia, and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Dr. Marom is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Leung is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Leung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Alagille Syndrome, Cholestasis, Biliary Atresia, Liver Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Shneider is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Shneider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Biliary Atresia, Alagille Syndrome, Cholestasis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    John Vierling
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Gastroenterology

    Robert K. Zurawin MD PA

    6620 Main St Ste 1450, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Vierling is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Vierling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Cholangitis, Cholestasis, Hepatitis, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Gastroenterology

    Nelson V Valena MD PA

    2101 Crawford St Ste 300, 
    Houston, TX 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leroy Odom is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Odom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophagitis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Internal Medicine
    1320 Quitman St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harvey Dayton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Dayton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Dementia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Dayton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    UT Physicians

    6410 Fannin St, Suite 604, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hope Northrup is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Northrup is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her top areas of expertise are Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy in Children, Phenylketonuria (PKU), and Spasmus Nutans. Dr. Northrup is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    1504 Taub Loop, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sanmati Cuddapah is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Cuddapah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her top areas of expertise are Williams Syndrome, Pompe Disease, Maple Syrup Urine Disease, and Danon Disease. Dr. Cuddapah is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)?

    Urea cycle disorders are genetic conditions that cause a buildup of ammonia in the blood. Normally, ammonia is converted to urea and excreted in the urine. In urea cycle disorders, defects in enzymes prevent urea from being converted to ammonia and excreted, leading to a toxic buildup of ammonia in the blood. There are several types of urea cycle disorders.

    When should I see a Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) doctors near Houston, TX?

    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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) doctors near Houston, TX?

    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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) doctors near Houston, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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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