The 20 Best Canavan Disease Doctors Near Me in Ohio, US

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The 20 Best Canavan Disease Doctors in Ohio, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Canavan Disease near Ohio, US. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Sumit Parikh
    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Pediatric Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

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

    Sumit Parikh is a Pediatric Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Parikh has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. His top areas of expertise are Leigh Syndrome, Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome, and MELAS Syndrome.

    Mary Rensel
    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Neurology
    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Rensel is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Rensel has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Keith Mckee
    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Physiatry

    Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

    33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Avon, OH 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Mckee is a Physiatrist in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Mckee has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A, Troyer Syndrome, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

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    Gary Hsich
    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Pediatric Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Hsich is a Pediatric Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Hsich has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ruvalcaba Syndrome, Lhermitte-Duclos Disease, Tension Headache, and Spasmus Nutans.

    Justin Abbatemarco
    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Experienced in Canavan Disease

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Abbatemarco is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Abbatemarco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Optic Neuritis.

    Robert Bermel
    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Experienced in Canavan Disease

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Bermel is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bermel has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Daniel Ontaneda
    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Experienced in Canavan Disease

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Daniel Ontaneda is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Ontaneda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), CACH Syndrome, and Encephalitis.

    James Liao
    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

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

    James Liao is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Liao has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chorea, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Alise Carlson
    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Experienced in Canavan Disease

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alise Carlson is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Carlson has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Rasmussen Encephalitis.

    Todd Rafferty
    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Family Medicine

    Stow-Falls Express And Outpatient Care

    857 Graham Road, 
    Cuyahoga Fls, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Rafferty is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cuyahoga Fls, Ohio. Dr. Rafferty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Farber Lipogranulomatosis, and Canavan Disease.

    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Neurology

    Dayton Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Plz, 
    Dayton, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gogi Kumar is a Neurologist in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy in Children, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Advanced in Canavan Disease

    Ohio State Outpatient Care Gahanna

    920 N Hamilton Rd, 
    Gahanna, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yasushi Kisanuki is a Neurologist in Gahanna, Ohio. Dr. Kisanuki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. His top areas of expertise are L1 Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 4, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.

    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Pediatrics

    Office

    9560 Children Dr Ste A, 
    Mason, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Neal is a Pediatrics provider in Mason, Ohio. Dr. Neal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Cortical Dysplasia, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Advanced in Canavan Disease

    Office

    1 Elizabeth Pl Ste 210, 
    Dayton, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Goldstick is a Neurologist in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Goldstick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Cerebellar Degeneration, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Family Medicine

    Kettering Health Medical Group Primary Care

    2300 N Limestone St Ste 120, 
    Springfield, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khadija Ahmed is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Ohio. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Lucas is a primary care provider, practicing in Infectious Disease in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Moebius Syndrome, and Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease.

    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Pediatric Neurology

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barbara Hallinan is a Pediatric Neurologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Hallinan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Seizures, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Athetosis.

    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Family Medicine

    Randall C Orem DO Inc

    1103 Fairington Dr, 
    Sidney, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Simpson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sidney, Ohio. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Neurology

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margie Ream is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Ream is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Krabbe Disease, Hypomelanosis of Ito, Status Epilepticus, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Internal Medicine

    The Christ Hospital Physicians-Primary Care

    2123 Auburn Ave Ste 520, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Overmann is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Overmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Listeriosis, Encephalitis, Oligodendroglioma, Spinal Shock, and Craniectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Canavan Disease?

    Canavan disease is a progressive, fatal, genetic disorder affecting the central nervous system, muscles, and eyes. Early symptoms in infancy may include increased head size, weakness, low muscle tone and loss of head control. Symptoms progress to seizures, blindness, inability to move voluntarily and difficulty eating solids or swallowing liquids. This condition is caused by changes in the ASPA gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. Canavan disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, laboratory testing, and genetic testing.

    When should I see a Canavan Disease doctor in Ohio, 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 Canavan Disease doctor in Ohio, 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 Canavan Disease doctors in Ohio, 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 Canavan Disease doctors in Ohio, 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 Canavan Disease doctor in Ohio, 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 Canavan Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Canavan Disease 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 Canavan Disease doctor in Ohio, 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 Canavan Disease 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 Canavan Disease 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 Canavan Disease doctors in Ohio, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Canavan Disease 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 Canavan Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Canavan Disease 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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