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    MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Pediatric Cardiology
      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Pediatric Cardiology

      Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto,, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elizabeth Profita is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Palo Alto,, California. Dr. Profita is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Atresia, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Myocarditis, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), and Heart Transplant.

      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Pediatric Cardiology
      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Pediatric Cardiology

      Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Beth Kaufman is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kaufman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Heart Transplant.

      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Pediatric Cardiology
      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Pediatric Cardiology

      Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Dykes is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Dykes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, Malnutrition, and Heart Transplant.

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      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Pediatric Cardiology
      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Pediatric Cardiology

      Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto,, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Heather Giacone is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Palo Alto,, California. Dr. Giacone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Williams Syndrome, Tetralogy of Fallot, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency

      Stanford Hospital And Clinics

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Guillermo De Angulo is a Pediatrics provider in Stanford, California. Dr. De Angulo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Croup, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).

      Advanced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

      Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Chung Lee is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lee has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency, Ornithine Translocase Deficiency, Maple Syrup Urine Disease, and Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1 Deficiency.

      Advanced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Medical Genetics
      Advanced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Medical Genetics
      3375 Hillview Ave, Room 2101, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tina Cowan is a Medical Genetics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Cowan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Methylmalonic Acidemia, Biotinidase Deficiency, Homocystinuria, and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).

      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
      1804 Embarcadero Rd, Ste 100, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Natalia Gomez-Ospina is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gomez-Ospina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Ohdo Syndrome, Say-Barber-Biesecker-Young-Simpson Variant, Incontinentia Pigmenti, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome), and Myhre Syndrome.

      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yael Wilnai-Ziskind is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wilnai-Ziskind is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1 Deficiency, Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 2 Deficiency, Beta-Ketothiolase Deficiency, and Citrullinemia.

      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Hospital Medicine | Pediatrics | Pediatric Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Hospital Medicine | Pediatrics | Pediatric Infectious Disease
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marie Wang is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Bacterial Meningitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Kawasaki Disease.

      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Medical Genetics
      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Medical Genetics

      Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christina Tise is a Medical Genetics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Tise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Zellweger Syndrome, 2q37 Deletion Syndrome, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), and Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).

      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Medical Genetics
      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Medical Genetics

      Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anne Niehaus is a Medical Genetics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Niehaus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Microcephaly, Ohdo Syndrome, Say-Barber-Biesecker-Young-Simpson Variant, Filippi Syndrome, and Oculofaciocardiodental Syndrome.

      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Hospital Medicine | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Hospital Medicine | Pediatrics
      725 Welch Rd, Lucille Packard Children's Hospital, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sarah Hilgenberg is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hilgenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Alanzalon is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Alanzalon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, Kawasaki Disease, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus.

      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
      300 Pasteur Dr, H-315, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kristina Cusmano-Ozog is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Cusmano-Ozog is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Maple Syrup Urine Disease, Mucolipidosis Type 4, Grix Blankenship Peterson Syndrome, and Micrognathia.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency?

      Very long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (VLCAD) deficiency is a condition that prevents the body from converting certain fats into energy, particularly during periods without food (fasting).

      When should I see a Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency doctors near Palo Alto, 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 Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency doctors near Palo Alto, 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 Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency 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 Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency 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 Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency 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 Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency 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 Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency 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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