Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialists in California

10 verified specialists treating autism spectrum disorder are listed for California. Coverage is strongest around Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Palo Alto. Common hospital affiliations include UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica & Orthopaedic Hospital, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital.

Raman Sankar, M.D.

Distinguished Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, UCLA; Rubin Brown Endowed Chair; Chief, Division of Pediatric Neurology (2005-2022)

Pediatrics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years211+ pubs

Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Randi Hagerman, M.D.

Distinguished Professor, Department of Pediatrics; Medical Director, MIND Institute

Pediatrics

Sacramento, CA30+ years813+ pubs

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Melanie Manning, MD

Clinical Professor, Pathology; Clinical Professor, Pediatrics - Medical Genetics

Pediatrics

Palo Alto, CA20+ years93+ pubs

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Ying Peng, MD, PHD

Neurology

Pediatrics

Ladera Ranch, CA30+ years34+ pubs

Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Heidi Feldman, MD, PHD

Ballinger-Swindells Endowed Professor of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Palo Alto, CA

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Damon Korb, M.D.

Founder and Director, Center for Developing Minds

Pediatrics

Los Gatos, CA7+ pubs

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Marc Lerner, MD

Clinical Professor, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, UC Irvine School of Medicine; Chair, Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics, CHOC

Pediatrics

Costa Mesa, CA67+ pubs

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Christina Buysse, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Palo Alto, CA

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Anne E Tournay, MD

Pediatrics

Orange, CA

Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Thusa Sabapathy, M.D

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Los Angeles, CA7+ pubs

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of autism spectrum disorder specialists in California built?

This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Autism Spectrum Disorder as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is California. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).

What should I look for when choosing a autism spectrum disorder specialist in California?

Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to autism spectrum disorder. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.

Are these autism spectrum disorder specialists accepting new patients in California?

Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches autism spectrum disorder care.

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