The 20 Best Batten Disease Doctors in New Zealand

Find the Top Batten Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Batten Disease near New Zealand. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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29 providers found
    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Nadia L. Mitchell
    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Nadia L. Mitchell
    Lincoln, CAN, NZ 

    Nadia Mitchell practices practicing medicine in Lincoln, New Zealand. Ms. Mitchell is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Batten Disease, CLN5 Disease, CLN3 Disease, and CLN1 Disease.

    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    David N. Palmer
    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    David N. Palmer
    Christchurch, CAN, NZ 

    David Palmer practices practicing medicine in Christchurch, New Zealand. Mr. Palmer is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Batten Disease, CLN5 Disease, CLN3 Disease, and CLN1 Disease.

    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Samantha J. Murray
    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Samantha J. Murray
    Lincoln, CAN, NZ 

    Samantha Murray practices practicing medicine in Lincoln, New Zealand. Ms. Murray is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Batten Disease, CLN5 Disease, CLN3 Disease, and CLN1 Disease.

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    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Stephanie M. Hughes
    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Stephanie M. Hughes
    710 Cumberland Street, 
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Stephanie Hughes practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Ms. Hughes is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Batten Disease, CLN2 Disease, CLN5 Disease, and CLN1 Disease.

    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Katharina N. Russell
    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Katharina N. Russell
    Lincoln, CAN, NZ 

    Katharina Russell practices practicing medicine in Lincoln, New Zealand. Ms. Russell is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Batten Disease, CLN5 Disease, CLN3 Disease, and CLN1 Disease.

    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Graham K. Barrell
    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Graham K. Barrell
    Lincoln, CAN, NZ 

    Graham Barrell practices practicing medicine in Lincoln, New Zealand. Mr. Barrell is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Batten Disease, CLN5 Disease, CLN3 Disease, and CLN1 Disease.

    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Indranil Basak
    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Indranil Basak
    710 Cumberland Street, 
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Indranil Basak practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Basak is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses CLN5 Disease, CLN2 Disease, CLN1 Disease, and CLN4 Disease.

    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Martin P. Wellby
    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Martin P. Wellby
    Lincoln, CAN, NZ 

    Martin Wellby practices practicing medicine in Lincoln, New Zealand. Mr. Wellby is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CLN5 Disease, CLN3 Disease, CLN1 Disease, and CLN4 Disease.

    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Tracy R. Melzer
    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Tracy R. Melzer
    2 Riccarton Avenue, 
    Christchurch, CAN, NZ 

    Tracy Melzer practices practicing medicine in Christchurch, New Zealand. Melzer is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dementia, and CLN1 Disease.

    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Hollie E. Wicky
    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Hollie E. Wicky
    710 Cumberland Street, 
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Hollie Wicky practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Wicky is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses CLN5 Disease, CLN1 Disease, CLN2 Disease, and CLN4 Disease.

    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Lucia Schoderboeck
    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Lucia Schoderboeck
    710 Cumberland Street, 
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Lucia Schoderboeck practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Ms. Schoderboeck is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses CLN3 Disease, CLN5 Disease, CLN2 Disease, and CLN1 Disease.

    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Kirstin O. Mcdonald
    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Kirstin O. Mcdonald
    710 Cumberland Street, 
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Kirstin Mcdonald practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Ms. Mcdonald is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses CLN3 Disease, CLN5 Disease, CLN2 Disease, and CLN1 Disease.

    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Ashley R. Deane
    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Ashley R. Deane
    Christchurch, CAN, NZ 

    Ashley Deane practices practicing medicine in Christchurch, New Zealand. Deane is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. Their clinical expertise encompasses CLN4 Disease, CLN2 Disease, CLN3 Disease, and CLN1 Disease.

    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Daniel J. Myall
    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Daniel J. Myall
    66 Stewart St, 
    Christchurch, CAN, NZ 

    Daniel Myall practices practicing medicine in Christchurch, New Zealand. Mr. Myall is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dementia, Huntington Disease, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Julie E. Palmer
    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Julie E. Palmer
    710 Cumberland Street, 
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Julie Palmer practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Ms. Palmer is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses CLN5 Disease, CLN1 Disease, CLN4 Disease, and CLN3 Disease.

    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Reza Shoorangiz
    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Reza Shoorangiz
    Christchurch, CAN, NZ 

    Reza Shoorangiz practices practicing medicine in Christchurch, New Zealand. Mr. Shoorangiz is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses CLN4 Disease, CLN5 Disease, CLN2 Disease, and CLN3 Disease.

    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Mustafa M. Almuqbel
    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Mustafa M. Almuqbel
    Christchurch, CAN, NZ 

    Mustafa Almuqbel practices practicing medicine in Christchurch, New Zealand. Mr. Almuqbel is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, CLN4 Disease, CLN5 Disease, and CLN2 Disease.

    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Jingshu B. Xu
    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Jingshu B. Xu
    710 Cumberland Street, 
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Jingshu Xu practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Xu is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Huntington Disease, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Familial Benign Copper Deficiency.

    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Anthony F. Markham
    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Anthony F. Markham
    Mairangi Bay, AUK, NZ 

    Anthony Markham practices practicing medicine in Mairangi Bay, New Zealand. Mr. Markham is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, High Cholesterol, and Plaque Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Robert D. Jolly
    Experienced in Batten Disease

    Robert D. Jolly
    University Avenue, 
    Palmerston North, MWT, NZ 

    Robert Jolly practices practicing medicine in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Jolly is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A), Beta-Mannosidosis, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome), and Alpha Mannosidosis.

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Batten Disease?

    Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCL) refers to a group of rare disorders of the nerve cells. NCL is passed down through families (inherited).

    These are the three main types of NCL:

    • Adult (Kufs or Parry disease)
    • Juvenile (Batten disease)
    • Late infantile (Jansky-Bielschowsky disease)

    When should I see a Batten Disease doctor in New Zealand?

    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 a Batten Disease doctor in New Zealand?

    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 do I find the best Batten Disease doctor in New Zealand?

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    How does MediFind rank Batten Disease doctors in New Zealand?

    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 Batten Disease doctors in New Zealand?

    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 a Batten Disease doctor in New Zealand?

    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 Batten Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Batten 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 a Batten Disease doctor in New Zealand?

    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 Batten 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 Batten 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 Batten Disease doctors in New Zealand?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Batten 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 a Batten Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Batten 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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