The 20 Best Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) Doctors Near Me in Dallas, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) near Dallas, TX. Of these, 8 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Elite in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Greenberg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Greenberg is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Distinguished in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Neurology | Pediatrics

    UT Southwestern - Pediatrics

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Wang is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Rasmussen Encephalitis.

    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

    Texas Neurology, P.A.

    6080 N Central Expy, Ste 100, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Philip is a graduate of Texas A&M University and received her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. She completed her Neurology residency at New York University and Neurophysiology fellowship training at Albert Einstein University in New York. She currently practices general neurology, with particular interest in neuromuscular disease including peripheral nerve disorders, muscle disease and neuromuscular junction disorders. Dr. Philip is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop, Myasthenia Gravis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Philip is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Clinical Neurophysiology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology, and Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Neurology | Cardiac Electrophysiology
    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Neurology | Cardiac Electrophysiology

    Texas Neurology, P.A.

    6080 N Central Expy, Ste 100, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nagaraj is a board-certified neurologist who practices general neurology with special interests in multiple sclerosis and neuromuscular disorders. He received his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed neurology residency at the University of North Carolina Hospitals. Dr. Nagaraj completed his fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. He is co-director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center at Texas Neurology, which focuses on clinical research and advanced therapies for the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis. Dr. Nagaraj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Dr. Nagaraj is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology- American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

    Texas Neurology, P.A.

    6080 N Central Expy, Ste 100, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Samuel earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She completed her neurology residency and clinical neurophysiology fellowship training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. She currently practices general neurology, with particular interest in headache, dementia/memory disorders, epilepsy/seizures, spasticity, stroke, and the use of botulinum toxin. She has a focus on both memory disorders and headaches. She is currently involved in several clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease and migraines. She is affiliated with Baylor University Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Samuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Meningitis, and Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome. Dr. Samuel is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology and Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

    Children's Medical Center/Children's Health

    1935 Medical District Dr, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Tardo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tardo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

    UT Southwestern Medical Center

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Blackburn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Blackburn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Sguigna is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sguigna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Encephalitis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Neurology
    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Neurology

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darin Okuda is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Okuda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Pediatrics

    Office

    2222 Medical District Dr, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clarice Sinn is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, Focal Dystonia, and Torticollis.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

    UT Southwestern Medical Center

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Vernino is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Vernino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Dysautonomia, Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, Multiple System Atrophy, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Fediw is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Fediw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Lymphangiectasis, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darina Dinov is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Dinov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). Her clinical expertise encompasses Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Hypotonia, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), and Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Phillips is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paramyotonia Congenita, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Infectious Disease

    Office

    5151 Maple Ave # 2A, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abby Lau is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

    Neurology Consultants Of Dallas - Allscripts

    8390 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 1000, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Gerhardt is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gerhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Foot Drop, and Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)?

    Acute flaccid myelitis is a rare neurological condition that affects the gray matter of the spinal cord, causing the body’s reflexes and muscles to weaken. Acute flaccid myelitis mainly occurs in children following a viral infection. Acute flaccid myelitis is considered to be a medical emergency.

    When should I see an Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctor near Dallas, TX?

    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 an Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctor near Dallas, TX?

    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 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctors near Dallas, TX?

    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 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctors near Dallas, TX?

    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 an Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctor near Dallas, TX?

    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 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) 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 an Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctor near Dallas, TX?

    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 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) 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 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) 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 Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctors near Dallas, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) 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 an Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) 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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