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

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 12 doctor with experience in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) near Austin, TX. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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

    Ascension Medical Group Seton Neurology At Health Transformation Building

    1601 Trinity St, 
    Austin, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Austin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Austin 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 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

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

    Austin Regional Clinic PA

    2785 E 7th St, 
    Austin, TX 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Raymond is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Raymond 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 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

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

    Ascension Medical Group Seton Neurology

    1600 W 38th St Ste 200, 
    Austin, TX 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Jefferson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Jefferson 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Stroke, and Movement Disorders.

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

    UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences At Dell Children's-Specialty Pavilion

    4910 Mueller Blvd Ste 300, 
    Austin, TX 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifford Calley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Calley 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), Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

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

    UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences At Dell Children's-Specialty Pavilion

    4910 Mueller Blvd Ste 300, 
    Austin, TX 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vettaikorumakankav Vedanarayanan is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Vedanarayanan 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 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Amyotonia Congenita, and Dystrophinopathy.

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

    U.S. Healthworks Medical Group Of Texas Inc.

    2000 W Anderson Ln, 
    Austin, TX 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Patterson is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Austin, Texas. Dr. Patterson 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 Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), HIV/AIDS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Gastric Bypass.

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

    Office

    8200 N Mopac Expy Ste 270, 
    Austin, TX 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Vertrees is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Vertrees 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 Migraine, Headache, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), and Multifocal Motor Neuropathy.

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

    Yessar Hussain MD PA

    4705 Spicewood Springs Rd, 
    Austin, TX 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shailesh Reddy is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Reddy 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 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)
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)

    South Texas Veterans Healthcare System Audie L Murphy

    7700 W Highway 71 Ste 170, 
    Austin, TX 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alejandro Tobon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Tobon 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 Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Alcoholic Neuropathy.

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

    The Austin Diagnostic Clinic-Neurology

    12221 N Mopac Expy Fl 1, 
    Austin, TX 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Greg Thaera is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Thaera 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 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, and Migraine.

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

    Parkinsons Restless Legs & Movement Disorder Specialists PLLC

    6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste D102, 
    Austin, TX 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Subhashie Wijemanne is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Wijemanne 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 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Essential Tremor.

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

    Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic - Lakeway

    200 Medical Pkwy, 
    Lakeway, TX 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Montoya is a distinguished neurologist and epileptologist and is triple board-certified in neurology, epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. His professional focus spans critical areas such as electroencephalography, epilepsy surgery, intracranial monitoring and neurostimulation. His dedication to medical education and patient care is reflected in several awards, including the A.B. Baker Teaching Recognition Award from the American Academy of Neurology. An active participant in professional circles, he contributes as a guest speaker and committee member. Apart from his medical pursuits, Dr. Montoya enjoys mountain biking and watching motorsports, which underscores his belief in a balanced lifestyle that combines physical well-being with professional dedication. His approach to patient care is deeply humanistic and compassionate, focusing on innovation, education and personalized care to enhance the lives of those with epilepsy. Dr. Montoya 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 Seizures, Memory Loss, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Montoya is board certified in Epilepsy- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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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 Austin, 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctor near Austin, 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctors near Austin, 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctors near Austin, 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctor near Austin, 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 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 Austin, 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 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 Austin, TX?

    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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