The 20 Best Behr Syndrome Doctors Near Me in North Carolina, US

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Behr Syndrome near North Carolina, US. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Vern C. Juel
    Advanced in Behr Syndrome
    Advanced in Behr Syndrome

    Duke Electromyography Laboratory - Clinic 1L

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vern Juel is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Juel has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Inclusion Body Myositis, Meige Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

    Lisa D. Hobson
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome

    Duke Electromyography Laboratory - Clinic 1L

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Hobson is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hobson has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Andersen-Tawil Syndrome.

    Urvi G. Desai
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Sleep Medicine | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Sleep Medicine | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Atrium Health Neurology Specialty Care, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1010 Edgehill Road N., 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Urvi Desai is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Dysferlinopathy, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

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    Jeffrey W. Cooney
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome

    Duke Neurology Morreene Road

    932 Morreene Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I see patients with a broad range of movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, tremors, ataxia, dystonia, tics, and Huntington's disease. I employ deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy for selected patients with Parkinson's disease, tremor, or dystonia, and use botulinum toxin injections for certain patients with dystonia, tremors, or tics. I work with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, therapists, and other health care providers, with the overall goal of helping to improve the lives of patients with complex neurological diseases. Dr. Cooney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome

    Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

    S Hawthorne Rd, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Caress is a Neurologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Caress is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

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

    The Family Health Centers

    206 Asheland Ave, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Seneker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Seneker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Behr Syndrome
    Advanced in Behr Syndrome

    Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

    S Hawthorne Rd, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Cartwright is a Neurologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Cartwright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

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

    Carolinas Healthcare System

    1010 Edgehill Rd N, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Brooks is an Internal Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Gastrostomy.

    Mathews Philip
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Novant Health Thomasville Medical Associates

    309 Pineywood Road, 
    Thomasville, NC 
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Malayalam
    Offers Telehealth

    Mathews Philip is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Thomasville, North Carolina. Dr. Philip has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Trevor Allison
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Novant Health Primary Care South Rowan

    1965 South US-29 Highway, 
    China Grove, NC 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Trevor Allison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in China Grove, North Carolina. Dr. Allison has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Bartlett Steen
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Novant Health GoHealth North Asheville Primary Care

    674 Merrimon Ave, Ste 105B, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bartlett Steen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Steen has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Sepsis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome

    Novant Health Neurology - Shallotte

    512 Village Rd Ste 207, 
    Shallotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Skidmore is a Neurologist in Shallotte, North Carolina. Dr. Skidmore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Corticobasal Degeneration, Oppenheim Dystonia, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Skidmore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome

    Cumberland County Hospital Systems Inc.

    101 Robeson St Ste 202, 
    Fayetteville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adebukola Taiwo is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Dr. Taiwo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome

    UNC Hospital Vascular Clinic At Meadowmont

    300 Meadowmont Village Cir Ste 202, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Claudia Testa is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Testa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Huntington Disease, Chorea, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome

    Office

    170 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nina Browner is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Browner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Secondary Parkinsonism.

    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Neurology

    Office

    50101 Governors Dr Ste 105, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Choi is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Headache, and Seizures.

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

    Southeastern Regional Medical Center

    725 Oakridge Blvd Ste B2, 
    Lumberton, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Mcleod is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lumberton, North Carolina. Dr. Mcleod is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, and Tracheitis.

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

    Mountain Medical Associates

    600 Hospital Dr, 
    Clyde, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lafata is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Clyde, North Carolina. Dr. Lafata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Ronald Walters MD

    293 Olmsted Blvd Ste 1, 
    Pinehurst, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Walters is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Dr. Walters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Acute Cystitis, Sitosterolemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome

    Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

    S Hawthorne Rd, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mustafa Siddiqui is a Neurologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Dry Mouth.

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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 in North Carolina, US?

    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 in North Carolina, US?

    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 in North Carolina, US?

    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 in North Carolina, US?

    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 in North Carolina, US?

    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 in North Carolina, US?

    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 in North Carolina, US?

    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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