The 20 Best Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) Doctors Near Me in Hartford, CT

Find the Top Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) near Hartford, CT. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Elite in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Referral may be required

    Hospital For Special Care

    2150 Corbin Ave, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Felice is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Felice is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Inclusion Body Myositis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Referral may be required

    UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    263 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lazar Greenfield is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Greenfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy. Dr. Greenfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    80 Seymour St Ste 502, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mandeep Kumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Low Potassium Level, Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty.

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    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    85 Seymour St Ste 815, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Jaffa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Jaffa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Brain Herniation.

    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Referral may be required

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group-Internal Medicine

    1000 Asylum Ave Ste 4304, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sadaf Khorasani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Khorasani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Khorasani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center - Neurology

    114 Woodland St, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nirav Sanghani is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Sanghani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Foot Drop, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Seizures. Dr. Sanghani is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology, and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology . Dr. Sanghani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Internal Medicine

    Radiation Medicine Services LLC

    80 Seymour St, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Pneumonia, Memory Loss, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    85 Seymour St, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucas Benchaya is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Benchaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Referral may be required

    The Ayer Neuroscience Institute At Hartford Hospital Department Of Neurology

    85 Seymour St Ste 815, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Annie Daniel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Daniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Foot Drop, Myasthenia Gravis, and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1000 Asylum Ave, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Costa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Costa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, and Diabetic Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Internal Medicine

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    1290 Silas Deane Hwy, 
    Wethersfield, CT 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andres Makarem is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Dr. Makarem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, and Infertility. Dr. Makarem is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Makarem is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Referral required

    UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    263 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abir Rahman is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Rahman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Rahman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Family Medicine

    Manchester Memorial Hospital

    71 Haynes St, 
    Manchester, CT 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Lemay is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Manchester, Connecticut. Dr. Lemay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Pacemaker Implantation, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Referral may be required

    Hospital For Special Care

    2150 Corbin Ave, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Simmons is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Simmons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Internal Medicine

    Village Green Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

    23 Fair St, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Yeboah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Yeboah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)?

    Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a disease of the nerve cells in the brain, brain stem and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement.

    ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig disease.

    When should I see an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctor near Hartford, CT?

    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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctor near Hartford, CT?

    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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctors near Hartford, CT?

    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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctors near Hartford, CT?

    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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctor near Hartford, CT?

    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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctor near Hartford, CT?

    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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctors near Hartford, CT?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) 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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