Dr. Suzanne Goh, MD, BCBA, is a pediatric behavioral neurologist, researcher, and co-founder of Cortica. She created the Cortica Whole Child Model to transform how autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions are treated, through coordinated, multidisciplinary care.
She developed the Cortica Whole Child Model to transform autism therapy through coordinated, multidisciplinary care that supports every part of a child's development.
As a neuroscience researcher, Dr. Goh has studied the biological and neurological features of autism, with publications in leading journals including Neurology and Annals of Neurology. She co-founded Cortica to bring together everything she has learned as a physician, researcher, and parent, and to create a more effective, compassionate model of care for children and families.
Her path began early, with an experience that still shapes her approach to care today.
A camp counselor first
She worked as a camp counselor for children with neurodevelopmental differences.
1993 to 1999Harvard University and Oxford
Dr. Goh studied at Harvard University and was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University.
2004Harvard Medical School and UCSF
She graduated from Harvard Medical School, trained at Massachusetts General Hospital, and completed her pediatric neurology training at UCSF.
Faculty at Columbia University
She served on the faculty at Columbia University, where she co-directed a multidisciplinary autism clinic and studied the biological and neurological features of autism.
2014Her first clinic opens
Dr. Goh opens a clinic in Del Mar, California that combines neurology and therapy under one roof.
2017Cortica is founded
With co-founder Dr. Neil Hattangadi, she builds that idea into the Whole Child model and brings it to more families.
2024Magnificent Minds is published
Magnificent Minds: The New Whole-Child Approach to Autism is an essential guide for families and caregivers.
TodayCo-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Cortica
She leads Cortica's care model, bringing together everything she has learned as a physician, researcher, and parent.
Listen to Dr. Goh’s Podcast
Magnificent Minds brings science, heart, and clarity to conversations about autism and child development. In each episode, Dr. Goh breaks down the research and answers the questions parents actually ask, from early signs and diagnosis to medical therapies and evidence-based treatments. If you're looking for honest, compassionate, science-backed guidance, you're in the right place.
In this episode, I’m continuing my conversation with Savannah Jaska on why the future of autism care is holistic, and what it actually looks like for your family.
Dr. Goh, Cortica’s Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, has authored a range of insightful resources on the whole-child care model to help families understand and navigate their autism journey.
Every child deserves care that sees the full picture of who they are, not just one part.
Dr. Suzanne Goh, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer
Every child deserves care that sees the full picture of who they are, not just one part.
Dr. Suzanne Goh, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Goh's Peer-Reviewed Research
Dr. Goh's work uses advanced brain imaging to study neural circuitry and metabolism in autism, with publications in leading journals including Neurology, Annals of Neurology, and Pediatric Neurology.
The first step to care with Cortica is scheduling a Clinical Intake Visit. We get started on day 1 with a comprehensive billable consultation designed to give you clarity and direction.
During this appointment:
Our specialists will listen to your child’s story and your family’s goals.
We’ll complete a developmental and medical review.
You’ll leave with a personalized roadmap for care, including therapies, support options, and insurance guidance.
