Dr. Pardo's interest in transverse myelitis centers on management of acute myelitis, biomarkers of the disease in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood, and the role of neuroimmune factors in the pathogenesis of myelopathies. Along with others neurologists and health care providers in the Johns Hopkins Transverse Myelitis Center, Dr. Pardo focuses on a comprehensive approach in the diagnosis and management of myelopathies, myelitis, neuroimmunological and neuroinfectious disorders. Dr. Pardo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). His top areas of expertise are Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Neurosarcoidosis, Transverse Myelitis, Zika Virus Disease, and Gastrostomy.

Kevin Messacar is an Infectious Disease provider in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Messacar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). His top areas of expertise are Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Myelitis, Meningitis, and Roseola.

Benjamin Greenberg is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Greenberg is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). His top areas of expertise are Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Leslie Benson is a Pediatric Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Benson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). Her top areas of expertise are Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Optic Neuritis, and Transverse Myelitis.

Kenneth Tyler is an Internal Medicine provider in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Tyler is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). His top areas of expertise are Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Encephalitis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.

. Dr. Bagnato is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

. Dr. Khoshnoodi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

Mohammad Tawfiq is a Neurologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Tawfiq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). His top areas of expertise are Satoyoshi Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Stroke, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Tawfiq is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Cristina L. Sadowsky is an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include spinal cord injury and paralysis restoration. Dr. Sadowsky is also a founder and the clinical director of the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. This program was built on the philosophy that functional restoration is possible for a long time after an injury, utilizing structured medico-rehabilitative interventions through activity-based restorative therapies (ABRT). She serves as a section editor for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports and is a recurrent invited reviewer for several peer-reviewed medical journals and government and privately funded competitive grant awards for spinal cord injury related research. Dr. Sadowsky has organized numerous courses and seminars, and has been invited to lecture in different universities and at national and international meetings, such as the American Academy of PM&R, American Spinal Cord Injury Association, International Spinal Cord Society and many more. She has published several manuscripts in highly regarded peer-reviewed journals and chapters in prominent specialty books. Dr. Sadowsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Spasticity, Neurogenic Bowel, and Osteotomy.

Eve Rittenberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Rittenberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). Her top areas of expertise are Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Myasthenia Gravis.

. Dr. Reed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Timothy West, MD is a board-certified neurologist at the Intermountain Health ‘s Salt Lake Clinic – Neurology in Salt Lake City, Utah. He supports patients in Salt Lake City, North Salt Lake, Millcreek, and surrounding communities, with clinical interests inneuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. West is dedicated to providing comprehensive support for each patient, striving to assist in every possible way, whether it involves making an accurate diagnosis, developing an effective treatment plan, or offering clear answers to their questions.If you have MS or any similar neurological condition, Dr. West is committed to doing everything within his expertise to help stabilize or even halt the progression of your disease. His approach goes beyond just addressing symptoms—he prioritizes improving your overall quality of life. He believes that every individual’s life holds immense value and is determined to advocate for and support his patients at every step of their journey, ensuring they never feel alone or overlooked in their care.Dr. West is originally from Santa Barbara, California. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, playing guitar, and attending Real Salt Lake soccer games (Go RSL!)Conditions Treated: Multiple SclerosisTransverse MyelitisOptic NeuritisNeuromyelitis OpticaAnti-MOG antibody syndromeDemyelinating Disease of the Central Nervous SystemEncephalitisMyelopathy. Dr. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Transverse Myelitis.

James Sejvar, MD, specializes in neurology and is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurology and is affiliated with UPMC East and UPMC McKeesport. Dr. Sejvar completed his fellowship at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, residency at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, and medical education at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Dr. Sejvar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). His top areas of expertise are Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Encephalitis, and Zika Virus Disease.

Christopher Eckstein is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Eckstein has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Neurosarcoidosis.

Asaff Harel MD MSC is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and serves as the Director of the Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Center as well as the North Shore/LIJ Neurology Residency Program. He subspecializes in the care of people with neuroimmunological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, MOGAD, sarcoidosis, central nervous system vasculitis, and other related conditions. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed both residency and a neuroimmunology fellowship at the Mount Sinai Hospital. Outside of clinical work and teaching, Dr. Harel is devoted to research and is involved in several clinical trials and internal research projects studying MS and related conditions. Dr. Harel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Encephalitis, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

Justin Abbatemarco is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Abbatemarco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Optic Neuritis.

Amy Kunchok is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kunchok has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Optic Neuritis, and Thymectomy.

Dr. Elrick specializes in the care of children with neuromuscular disorders, and EMG studies in children and adults. He has special interests in genetic neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders and Acute Flaccid Myelitis. Dr. Elrick earned his M.D. and Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the University of Michigan Medical School, studying inherited neurodegenerative disorders of childhood. He completed residency training in Pediatrics and Child Neurology, followed by a fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine and Johns Hopkins before joining the faculty in 2019. Dr. Elrick's laboratory research interest is in understanding mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease, especially those affecting motor neurons. He studies disorders caused by genetic mutations in the nuclear pore complex, the main pathway for transport of material in and out of the nucleus of the cell, including Triple A Syndrome. He also participates in clinical research on Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), aimed at understanding susceptibility to AFM in children, and defining clinical and EMG characteristics of illness and recovery in AFM. Dr. Elrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). His top areas of expertise are Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Dysferlinopathy, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Robert Bermel is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bermel has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.