The 20 Best Behr Syndrome Doctors Near Me in flushing, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Behr Syndrome near flushing, NY. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Advanced in Behr Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Behr Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Cao & Chen Medical LLP

    13621 Roosevelt Ave Ste 205, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kent Cao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Cao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Advanced in Behr Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Behr Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    300 Community Drive, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karin Kalkstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Kalkstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA), Harding Ataxia, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia. Dr. Kalkstein is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    100 East 77th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Paredes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in New York, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Paredes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Marinesco Sjogren Syndrome, Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA), Harding Ataxia, and Behr Syndrome. Dr. Paredes is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine and American Board Of Family Medicine/Geriatric Medicine.

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

    CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital And Vanderbilt Clinic

    622 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    R Barr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28, and Spinocerebellar Degeneration and Corneal Dystrophy. Dr. Barr is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Barr is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheng-han Kuo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kuo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Hereditary Ataxia, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Kuo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Kings County

    451 Clarkson Ave, 
    Brooklyn,, NY 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yaacov Anziska is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn,, New York. Dr. Anziska 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), and HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy. Dr. Anziska is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Neurological Specialties Of Long Island

    170 Great Neck Road, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Itzhak Haimovic is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Haimovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Vasoconstriction, Vertigo, and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Haimovic is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology. Dr. Haimovic is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mount Sinai

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laurie Edelman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Edelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.

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

    Office

    505 E 70th St Fl 4, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Diana Santini is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Santini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Saint Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Lab

    1000 10th Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vicki Shanker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Shanker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Dry Mouth, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Nena Health Council

    279 E 3rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Gramercy Park Physicians LLP

    10 Union Sq E, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Severt is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Severt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Dry Mouth.

    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Experienced in Behr Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Gramercy Park Physicians LLP

    10 Union Sq E, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Saunders-Pullman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Saunders-Pullman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Office

    64 Bleecker St, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Jepson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Jepson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Behr Syndrome, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, and Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type. Dr. Jepson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cardiovascular Medical Associates PC

    975 Stewart Ave, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Mcbane is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Mcbane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Degeneration and Corneal Dystrophy, Marinesco Sjogren Syndrome, Harding Ataxia, and Behr Syndrome.

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

    Riverside Medical Group PLLC

    1010 N Broadway, 
    Yonkers, NY 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Maldonado is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Yonkers, New York. Dr. Maldonado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behr Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Marinesco Sjogren Syndrome, Behr Syndrome, Spinocerebellar Degeneration and Corneal Dystrophy, and Harding Ataxia.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 flushing, NY?

    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 flushing, NY?

    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 flushing, NY?

    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 flushing, NY?

    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 flushing, NY?

    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 flushing, NY?

    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 flushing, NY?

    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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