The 20 Best CACH Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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The 20 Best CACH Syndrome Doctors near Pittsburgh, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in CACH Syndrome near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Mary A. O'neal
    Advanced in CACH Syndrome
    Advanced in CACH Syndrome

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary A. O'Neal, MD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. O'Neal completed her fellowship and residency at Boston University Medical Center and medical degree at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. O'neal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CACH Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Conversion Disorder, Migraine, and Headache.

    Oscar L. Lopez
    Advanced in CACH Syndrome
    Advanced in CACH Syndrome

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Oscar Lopez, MD, FAAN, is a neurologist and serves as chief of the Division of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology and director of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. He is also a professor of Neurology, Psychiatry, and Clinical and Translational Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of La Plata and completed his residency at Rivadavia Hospital, followed by his fellowship at UPMC.Dr. Lopez’s clinical interests include cognitive disorders of multiple etiologies, and his research interests include clinical symptoms and progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, biomarkers, and risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease in cognitively normal persons. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the Royal Society of Medicine, the American Neurological Association, the American Society of Behavioral Neurology, and the International Psychogeriatric Association.View the full list of Dr. Lopez’s publications on PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Lopez%2C+OL. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CACH Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, Memory Loss, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Eliza C. Miller
    Experienced in CACH Syndrome
    Experienced in CACH Syndrome

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Mercy

    1350 Locust Street, Suite 311, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eliza Miller, MD, MS, specializes in stroke and cerebrovascular disease in women, and is board-certified in neurology and vascular neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. A member of the UPMC Stroke Institute, she practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Shadyside, and provides acute telestroke care throughout the UPMC Telestroke Network. Dr. Miller received her medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed her residency and fellowship at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CACH Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Eclampsia, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Tharick Pascoal
    Experienced in CACH Syndrome
    Experienced in CACH Syndrome

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese
    Accepting New Patients

    Tharick Pascoal, MD, Ph.D., is a neurologist and assistant professor of Neurology and Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Pascoal’s clinical and research interests include cognitive disorders of multiple etiologies, including Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. He has published several research papers in peer-reviewed journals which can be found here. Dr. Pascoal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CACH Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Primary Amyloidosis, and Movement Disorders.

    Jenny J. Linnoila
    Experienced in CACH Syndrome
    Experienced in CACH Syndrome

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Magee

    300 Halket Street, Suite 4500, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Linnoila, MD, PhD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Linnoila completed her medical education at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, residency at Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School, and fellowship at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Linnoila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CACH Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.

    Sachin P. Gadani
    Experienced in CACH Syndrome
    Experienced in CACH Syndrome

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Magee

    300 Halket Street, Suite 4500, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sachin Gadani, MD, PhD, specializes in neuroimmunology and is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Mercy. Dr. Gadani received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Gadani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CACH Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Encephalitis, CACH Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Thrombectomy.

    Zongqi Xia
    Experienced in CACH Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in CACH Syndrome
    Neurology

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Magee

    300 Halket Street, Suite 4500, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zongqi Xia, MD, PhD, is a neurologist certified by the by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is an Associate Professor of Neurology, Biomedical Informatics, Clinical at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Xia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CACH Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Neurosarcoidosis.

    David Lacomis
    Experienced in CACH Syndrome
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in CACH Syndrome
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Lacomis, MD, is a neurologist and is certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, and neuromusculoskeletal medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is chief of the Division of Neuromuscular Diseases and director of clinical research for the Live Like Lou Center of ALS Research. He is also a professor of Neurology and Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed his residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, followed by his fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. Lacomis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CACH Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in CACH Syndrome
    Experienced in CACH Syndrome

    Office

    490 E North Ave Ste 500, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Rana is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CACH Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in CACH Syndrome
    Experienced in CACH Syndrome

    Allegheny Clinic

    420 E North Ave Ste 206, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Navnika Gupta is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CACH Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, and Focal Dystonia.

    Experienced in CACH Syndrome
    Experienced in CACH Syndrome

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Islam Zaydan, MD, is a neurologist and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is co-director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence at the Pittsburgh VA Hospital. He is also an associate professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Alexandria University and completed his residency and fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Zaydan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CACH Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

    Riddhi Patira
    Experienced in CACH Syndrome
    Experienced in CACH Syndrome

    UPMC Neurological Institue - Children's South

    205 Millers Run Road, 
    Bridgeville, PA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Riddhi Patira, MD, is a neurologist certified in neuropsychiatry and behavioral neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is investigator of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and leader of the Frontotemporal Dementia Consortium. She is also an assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University and completed her residency at Temple University, followed by her fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. Patira’s clinical and research interests focus on the various cognitive disorders, especially neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, and other types of dementia. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology.View the full list of Dr. Patira’s publications on PubMed.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Patira%2C+R. Dr. Patira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CACH Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Apraxia, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Memory Loss, and Primary Progressive Aphasia.

    Experienced in CACH Syndrome
    Experienced in CACH Syndrome

    Office

    490 E North Ave Ste 500, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Scott is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of CACH Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neurosarcoidosis, and Transverse Myelitis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of CACH Syndrome?

    Leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter is a progressive disorder that mainly affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). This disorder causes deterioration of the central nervous system's white matter, which consists of nerve fibers covered by myelin. Myelin is the fatty substance that insulates and protects nerves.

    When should I see a CACH Syndrome doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 CACH Syndrome doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 CACH Syndrome doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 CACH Syndrome doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 CACH Syndrome doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 CACH Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different CACH 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 CACH Syndrome doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 CACH 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 CACH 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 CACH Syndrome doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the CACH 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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