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    MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Familial Dysautonomia near San Diego, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

    Location:
    San Diego, CA, US
    28 providers found
    Pam R. Taub
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pam Taub is a Cardiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Taub and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), High Cholesterol, and Metabolic Syndrome.

    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Lessig is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lessig and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Oppenheim Dystonia, and Myoclonus-Dystonia.

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    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Longardner is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Longardner and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. Her top areas of expertise are Orthostatic Hypotension, Parkinson's Disease, Low Blood Pressure, and Familial Dysautonomia.

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    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Galasko is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Galasko and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Hsu is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Hsu and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pearl Yu is an Internal Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Yu and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. Her top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Regents Of The University Of California

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

    Ulrika Birgersdotter-Green is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Birgersdotter-Green and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.8 mi)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irene Litvan is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Litvan has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Brown Syndrome.

    Carlos T. De Carvalho, M.D. Inc

    629 3rd Ave, Suite A, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (7.8 mi)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alejandro Hinojosa-Valencia is an Internal Medicine provider in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Hinojosa-Valencia has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome, Shapiro Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Regents Of The University Of California

    4510 Executive Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anastasie Dunn is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Dunn and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Neurology | Nephrology
    Neurology | Nephrology

    Scripps Health

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Kalafut is a Neurologist and a Nephrologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kalafut and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), and Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (13.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Ahern is a Cardiologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ahern and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. His top areas of expertise are Orthostatic Hypotension, Multiple System Atrophy, Atrial Fibrillation, and Low Blood Pressure.

    15708 Pomerado Rd, Suite 103, 
    Poway, CA 
     (20.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gilbert Ho is a Neurologist in Poway, California. Dr. Ho and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Seizures.

    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (68.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Martinez is a Neurologist in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Martinez and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Parkinson's Disease, Hydrocephalus, and Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.

    North County Neurology Associates Medical Group

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, Suite 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (27.5 mi)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brenton Wright is a Neurologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Wright has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. His top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Parkinson's Disease, and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine

    Eisenhower Medical Center

    1555 S Palm Canyon Dr, Bldg C, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
     (83.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Gaede is a Family Medicine provider in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Gaede and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. His top areas of expertise are Hyper IGE Syndrome, Autosomal Dominant Hyper IgE Syndrome, Aspergillosis, and Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis.

    35400 Bob Hope Dr, Suite 113, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (86.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Indermohan Luthra is a Neurologist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Luthra and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Prohealth Partners, A Medical Group

    5450 Jefferson Ave, Suite 2, 
    Chino, CA 
     (95.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Samarany is a Cardiologist in Chino, California. Dr. Samarany and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

    Neurology | Pain Medicine
    Neurology | Pain Medicine

    Minimally Invasive Medical Group

    26921 Crown Valley Pkwy, Suite 120, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (65.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alireza Bozorgi is a Neurologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Bozorgi and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Fainting, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Truong Neuroscience Institute Inc.

    9940 Talbert Ave, Suite 204, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (82.1 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Truong is a Neurologist in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Truong and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Dysautonomia. His top areas of expertise are Focal Dystonia, Torticollis, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Parkinson's Disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Last Updated: 03/06/2025

    What is the definition of Familial Dysautonomia?

    Familial dysautonomia (FD) is an inherited disorder that affects nerves throughout the body.

    When should I see a Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia doctors near San Diego, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Familial Dysautonomia 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 Familial Dysautonomia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Familial Dysautonomia 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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