Learn About Behr Syndrome

What is the definition of Behr Syndrome?
Behr syndrome is a disorder characterized by early-onset optic atrophy along with neurological features, including ataxia, spasticity, and intellectual disability. Other signs and symptoms may be present and vary from person to person. This condition is caused by genetic changes in the OPA1 gene. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.
What are the alternative names for Behr Syndrome?
  • Behr syndrome
  • OBSOLETE: Behr syndrome
  • Optic atrophy in early childhood, associated with ataxia, spasticity, mental retardation, and posterior column sensory loss
  • Optic atrophy, infantile hereditary, Behr complicated form of
Who are the top Behr Syndrome Local Doctors?
Benjamin Friedell
Advanced in Behr Syndrome
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Behr Syndrome
Internal Medicine

Oneonta Family Practice (Fox)

1 FoxCare Drive, Suite 308, 
Oneonta, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English

. Dr. Friedell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Epilepsy, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Memory Loss.

Elite in Behr Syndrome
Elite in Behr Syndrome
Moorfields Eye Hospital City Road Campus, 
London, ENG, GB 

Patrick Man practices in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Man is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Behr Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Nerve Decompression.

 
 
 
 
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Shaena H. Blevins
Experienced in Behr Syndrome
Experienced in Behr Syndrome

Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurology

16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 312, 
Abingdon, VA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

"Shaena Blevins, MD, is a board-certified neurologist who practiced neurology in Gainesville, Georgia, for more than a decade. She loves her patients and, ""the long-term relationships and continuity of care that being a neurologist allows,"" she says. Dr. Blevins feels it is key to listen to her patients and their caregivers. She also believes, ""it is of utmost importance for my patients to understand their disease and treatment options."" Dr. Blevins and her husband are happy to be returning 'home' to the Appalachian Highlands to raise their children around family. Procedures". Dr. Blevins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Cerebellar Degeneration, Transverse Myelitis, and Memory Loss.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center