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

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

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 8 doctor with experience in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) near Allentown, PA. Of these, 3 are Advanced, 3 are Experienced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Distinguished in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)

    LVH Neurology-1250 Cedar Crest

    1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 405, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philosophy of care | I believe in working alongside patients and families as part of a team to reestablish their way of life, focusing on preserving and empowering each person’s ideal way of living. | Why I entered medicine | I love having the opportunity to help individuals reconnect with the unique aspects of life they value by restoring function and highlighting intact potential. | Community involvement | My wife and I proudly support United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley! | Personal interests | I like bonsai and gardening, hiking, tennis, table tennis, golf, and my dog (a very sweet American Staffordshire terrier named Bumblebee). Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished 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 Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology.

    Distinguished in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Distinguished in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)

    St. Luke's Neurology Associates-Center Valley

    5445 Lanark Rd Ste 202, 
    Center Valley, PA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Divisha Raheja is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Raheja is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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

    LVH Neurology-1250 Cedar Crest

    1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 405, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alissa Romano is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Romano 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 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Romano is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology.

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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)

    LVH Neurology-1250 Cedar Crest

    1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 405, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alison Walsh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Walsh 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 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Satoyoshi Syndrome, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Walsh is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology.

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

    LVH Neurology-1250 Cedar Crest

    1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 405, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philosophy of care | I offer you collaborative, patient-centered care. | Why I entered medicine | Medicine offered me a lifetime of learning and helping patients. | Community involvement | I have volunteered in community health efforts, such as administering COVID-19 shots. | Personal interests | In my free time I enjoy reading and tennis. Dr. Rainey 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 Subacute Combined Degeneration, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Migraine, and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2. Dr. Rainey is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine.

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

    Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network

    850 S 5th St, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Singh is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Singh 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 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    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

    Lehigh Valley Physician Group

    1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 102A, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Thompson 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 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Chronic Pain, Dementia, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

    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

    St. Luke's Internal Medicine-Allentown

    1901 Hamilton St Ste 300, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Max Widawski is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Widawski 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Allentown, PA?

    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 Allentown, PA?

    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 Allentown, PA?

    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 Allentown, PA?

    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 Allentown, PA?

    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 Allentown, PA?

    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 Allentown, PA?

    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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