The 20 Best Behr Syndrome Doctors Near Me

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The 20 Best Behr Syndrome Doctors Near Me

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1053 doctor with experience in Behr Syndrome. Of these, 838 are Experienced, 194 are Advanced, 20 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    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.

    Patricia E. Greenstein
    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Neurology Department, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Greenstein is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Greenstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Cervical Myelopathy, Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28.

    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
    Offers Telehealth

    . 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.

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    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Trios Care Center Southridge-5th Floor

    3730 Plaza Way Fl 5, 
    Kennewick, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Ello is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kennewick, Washington. Dr. Ello is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Marinesco Sjogren Syndrome, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, and Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA).

    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.

    Patrick F. Chinnery
    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    Central Parkway, 
    Newcastle Upon Tyne, ENG, GB 

    Patrick Chinnery practices in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Mr. Chinnery is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Behr Syndrome, Myoclonus-Dystonia, and Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia.

    George (. Wilmot
    Advanced in Behr Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Behr Syndrome
    Otolaryngology

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Wilmot is an Otolaryngologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wilmot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12, Cataract Ataxia Deafness, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 20.

    Ilia Itin
    Advanced in Behr Syndrome
    Neurology
    Advanced in Behr Syndrome
    Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilia Itin is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Itin has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Hereditary Ataxia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Beth A. Cohen
    Advanced in Behr Syndrome
    Advanced in Behr Syndrome

    LVPG Neurology-Pocono

    175 E Brown St, Suite 108, 
    East Stroudsburg, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philosophy of care | I have learned that if you give the patient a chance, they will tell you what is wrong. I treat each patient as I would want to be treated. | Why I entered medicine | The opportunity to be in a field that cares for people led me to a medical career. | Community involvement | I support the Jewish Resource Center. | Personal interests | I enjoy baking and spending time with my family. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    William M Handy, MD PC

    389 Falls Dr NW, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Handy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 20, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15.

    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Vinod K. Kataria M.D.P.C.

    529 Maple Ave, 
    West Chester, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi

    . Dr. Kataria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dysgraphia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome

    CHU D'Angers

    Angers, FR 

    Dominique Bonneau practices in Angers, France. Bonneau is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Behr Syndrome, Cortical Dysplasia, and Microcephaly.

    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    Paris, FR 

    Isabelle Desguerre practices in Paris, France. Ms. Desguerre is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Gastrostomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    Angers, FR 

    Guy Lenaers practices in Angers, France. Mr. Lenaers is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Behr Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome

    University Of Chicago Hospitals

    5758 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Gomez is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gomez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17, Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Schmahmann is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Schmahmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Schuyler Sleep Physicians

    230 Steuben St, 
    Montour Falls, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Eisman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Montour Falls, New York. Dr. Eisman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Behr Syndrome, Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA), Harding Ataxia, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28.

    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    1100 Goethals Drive, Suite B, 
    Richland, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hui-juan Zhang is a Neurologist in Richland, Washington. Dr. Zhang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Behr Syndrome. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome

    Office

    1965 S Fremont Ave Ste 350, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenifer Zhai is a Neurologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Zhai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy.

    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Behr Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    JLR. Family Practice PC

    3404 Newton St, 
    Jasper, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Richardson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jasper, Indiana. Dr. Richardson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, Behr Syndrome, and Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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.

    When should I see a Behr Syndrome doctor near me?

    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 Behr Syndrome doctor near me?

    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 Behr Syndrome doctors near me?

    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 Behr Syndrome doctors near me?

    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 Behr Syndrome doctor near me?

    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 Behr Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Behr Syndrome 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 Behr Syndrome doctor near me?

    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 Behr Syndrome 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 Behr Syndrome 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 Behr Syndrome doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Behr Syndrome 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 Behr Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Behr Syndrome 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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