Behr Syndrome
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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?
Experienced in Behr Syndrome
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Behr Syndrome
Internal Medicine

Avera Medical Group Internal Medicine — Aberdeen

105 S State St, Suite 202, 
Aberdeen, SD 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Arlin Myrmoe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Dr. Myrmoe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Myrmoe is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Myrmoe is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Behr Syndrome
Advanced in Behr Syndrome
Referral may be required

Neuroscience Center – Specialty Clinics

900 N. 92nd St., 
Milwaukee, WI 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Karen Blindauer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Blindauer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Huntington Disease. Dr. Blindauer is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Blindauer is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Behr Syndrome
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Behr Syndrome
Internal Medicine

A.O. Fox Nursing Home

1 Norton Ave, 
Oneonta, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Benjamin Friedell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oneonta, New York. Dr. Friedell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Epilepsy, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Memory Loss.

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