The 20 Best VACTERL Association Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

Find the Top VACTERL Association Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in VACTERL Association near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 45 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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54 providers found
    Distinguished in VACTERL Association
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in VACTERL Association
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Children's Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lynne Bird is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bird is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angelman Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, VACTERL Association, Mucolipidosis Type 4, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in VACTERL Association
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in VACTERL Association
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hira Ahmad is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Ahmad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, Atresia of Small Intestine, Bladder Reconstruction, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ahmad is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Ahmad is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in VACTERL Association
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in VACTERL Association
    Internal Medicine

    John Muir Physician Network

    140 Brookwood Rd Ste 201, 
    Orinda, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Juana Gonzalez-Aguirre is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orinda, California. Dr. Gonzalez-Aguirre is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia-Absent Radius Syndrome, Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome, Adams-Oliver Syndrome, and Holt-Oram Syndrome.

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    Advanced in VACTERL Association
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in VACTERL Association
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Gayer is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gayer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Appendicitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nam Nguyen is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Bile Duct Cysts, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Hernia Surgery, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Family Medicine

    Universal Care Inc. Dba Brand New Day

    200 Oceangate Ste 100, 
    Long Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 VACTERL Association. 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).

    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    6470 Pentz Rd Ste B, 
    Paradise, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Thorp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Paradise, California. Dr. Thorp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Family Medicine

    Visalia Medical Clinic Inc.

    5400 W Hillsdale Ave, 
    Visalia, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Allen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 237 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2333 Foothill Blvd Ste B, 
    La Verne, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Pegueros is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Verne, California. Dr. Pegueros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. His clinical expertise encompasses Sutton Disease 2, Aphthous Stomatitis, Acrospiroma, and Sinusitis.

    Advanced in VACTERL Association
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in VACTERL Association
    Family Medicine

    Home Physicians Medical Group

    4849 Ronson Ct Ste 217, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edwin Cabrera is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Cabrera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acro-Pectoro-Renal Field Defect, Acropectoral Syndrome, Sirenomelia, and Cleft Hand Absent Tibia.

    Advanced in VACTERL Association
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in VACTERL Association
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Department Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery

    300 Pasteur Dr Bldg M116, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julie Fuchs is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Fuchs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Tracheoesophageal Fistula. Dr. Fuchs is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in VACTERL Association
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in VACTERL Association
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cherese Mari Laulhere Children's Village

    2701 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dean Anselmo is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Anselmo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Athymia, VACTERL Association, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in VACTERL Association
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in VACTERL Association
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mustafa Kabeer is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Kabeer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Appendicitis, Pectus Carinatum, Atresia of Small Intestine, and Splenectomy. Dr. Kabeer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in VACTERL Association
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in VACTERL Association
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    UC Davis Medical Center MIND Institute

    2825 50th St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Herman is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Herman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brittle Cornea Syndrome, Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS), Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS), and Hypotonia. Dr. Herman is board certified in Medical Genetics And Genomics Clin Genetics & Genomic and Pediatrics. Dr. Herman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Virginia Kimonis is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Kimonis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Prader-Willi Syndrome, Pompe Disease, Fabry Disease, Danon Disease, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Kimonis is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics - Clinical Genetics And Genomics.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fuki Hisama is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Hisama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cockayne Syndrome, Coffin-Siris Syndrome, Cornelia De Lange Syndrome, and Cockayne Syndrome Type 1. Dr. Hisama is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics - Clinical Genetics And Genomics. Dr. Hisama is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Lucille Packard

    300 Pasteur Dr # M116, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Claudia Mueller is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Mueller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Imperforate Anus, Appendicitis, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mueller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Family Medicine

    Hipolito G. Mariano JR. MD Inc.

    3121 E Olive Ave, 
    Fresno, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hipolito Mariano is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Mariano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Internal Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eri Fukaya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Fukaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in VACTERL Association
    Family Medicine

    Playa Vista Medical Offices

    5300 Mcconnell Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacqueline Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VACTERL Association. Her clinical expertise encompasses Undescended Testicle, Fecal Impaction, VACTERL Association, and Kerion Celsi. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of VACTERL Association?

    VACTERL association is a disorder that affects many body systems. VACTERL stands for vertebral defects, anal atresia, cardiac defects, tracheo-esophageal fistula, renal anomalies, and limb abnormalities. People diagnosed with VACTERL association typically have at least three of these characteristic features. Affected individuals may have additional abnormalities that are not among the characteristic features of VACTERL association.

    When should I see a VACTERL Association doctor near Los Angeles, 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 VACTERL Association doctor near Los Angeles, 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 VACTERL Association doctors near Los Angeles, 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 VACTERL Association doctors near Los Angeles, 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 VACTERL Association doctor near Los Angeles, 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 VACTERL Association doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different VACTERL Association 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 VACTERL Association doctor near Los Angeles, 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 VACTERL Association 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 VACTERL Association 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 VACTERL Association doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the VACTERL Association 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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