The 20 Best Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) Doctors Near Me in Washington, US

Find the Top Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) near Washington, US. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required

    Neuroscience Institute|Adult Neurology

    Northwest Pavilion 400 S 43rd St, 
    Renton, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sargon Bet-Shlimon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Bet-Shlimon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). Dr. Bet-Shlimon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northshore Medical Group

    212 NE Skyline Dr, 
    White Salmon, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Romanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Samuels is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in White Salmon, Washington. Dr. Samuels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Samuels is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1231 116th Ave NE Ste 700, 
    Bellevue, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Acute Pancreatitis, Stroke, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1135 116th Ave NE Ste 140, 
    Bellevue, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Hebrew, Latvian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Leonard-Ii is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Leonard-Ii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), and Osteomyelitis. Dr. Leonard-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Advanced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required

    Swedish Health Services

    747 Broadway, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Afrikaans, Hindi, Japanese, Kashmiri, Korean, Spanish, Telugu, Urdu, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Meghan Romba is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Romba is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Dr. Romba is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Swedish Cherry Hill

    500 17th Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Korean, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Beverly Leite is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Leite is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Osteomyelitis, Strep Throat, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Leite is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Leite is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Neurology | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Neurology | Hospital Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Neuroscience Institute|Adult Neurology

    Northwest Pavilion 400 S 43rd St, 
    Renton, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Mandarin, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Don Thai is a Neurologist and a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Thai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Stroke, Hemiplegia, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Thai is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Puyallup

    Puyallup, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathaniel Nelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fungal Arthritis, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Nelson is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required

    American Neuromonitoring Associates, PC

    4736 91st Ave Se, 
    Mercer Island, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peien Fan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mercer Island, Washington. Dr. Fan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy. Dr. Fan is board certified in Epilepsy- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Fan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Farsi, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yasaman Fatemi is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Fatemi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). Her clinical expertise encompasses Leishmaniasis, Relapsing Fever, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), and Typhus. Dr. Fatemi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Malagasy, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marisa Osorio is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Osorio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brachial Plexopathy, Cerebral Palsy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Rhizotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Osorio is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required

    Legacy Medical Group-Neurology At Salmon Creek

    2121 NE 139th St Ste 205 Office, 
    Vancouver, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Neville is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Neville is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Memory Loss. Dr. Neville is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required
    1100 Goethals Drive, Suite B, 
    Richland, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bosnian, French, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Spencer is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Richland, Washington. Dr. Spencer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Fibromyalgia, Wallerian Degeneration, and Giant Axonal Neuropathy. Dr. Spencer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required

    Franciscan Neurology Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J St # 5, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Italian, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Seth John-Stankus is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. John-Stankus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. John-Stankus is currently accepting new patients.

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

    PeaceHealth Neurology At Cascade Brain And Spine Center

    710 Birchwood Ave Ste 201, 
    Bellingham, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Japanese, Lithuanian, Romanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Armstrong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Armstrong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Experienced in Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
    Referral may be required

    Ben And Catherine Ivy Center For Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment

    550 17th Ave Ste 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Smith-Cohn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Smith-Cohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Smith-Cohn is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 in Washington, US?

    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 in Washington, US?

    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 in Washington, US?

    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 in Washington, US?

    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 in Washington, US?

    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 in Washington, US?

    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 in Washington, US?

    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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