The 20 Best Canavan Disease Doctors Near Me

Find the Top Canavan Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 442 doctor with experience in Canavan Disease. Of these, 354 are Experienced, 75 are Advanced, 10 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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442 providers found
    Elite in Canavan Disease
    Elite in Canavan Disease
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    Martini Str. 52, 
    Hamburg, HH, DE 

    Annette Bley practices practicing medicine in Hamburg, Germany. Ms. Bley is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Canavan Disease, CACH Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy.

    Elite in Canavan Disease
    Elite in Canavan Disease
    Referral may be required

    Shriners Children's-Northern California

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Pleasure is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Pleasure is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Canavan Disease, CACH Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Elite in Canavan Disease
    Elite in Canavan Disease
    Referral may be required
    No. 157, Jinbi Road, 
    Kunming, CN 

    Hongxia Xu practices practicing medicine in Kunming, China. Xu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Canavan Disease, CACH Syndrome, Cataract, Vitrectomy, and Tubal Ligation.

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    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Referral may be required

    Baystate Specialty Pharmacy

    3300 Main St, 
    Springfield, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meghan Hickey is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Hickey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Migraine, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Tension Headache.

    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1 Elizabeth Pl Ste 210, 
    Dayton, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Goldstick is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Goldstick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Cerebellar Degeneration, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Goldstick is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Advanced in Canavan Disease
    Referral required

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Brown is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Hereditary Ataxia, and Huntington Disease. Dr. Brown is board certified in  . Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Referral may be required

    Neuroscience Center – Specialty Clinics

    900 N. 92nd St., 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Brennan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Brennan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Camptocormism, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Brennan is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Brennan is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, and Canavan Disease. Dr. Rafferty is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine, 2007. Dr. Rafferty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

    3113 Bellevue Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aram Zabeti is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Zabeti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Zabeti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Experienced in Canavan Disease
    Referral may be required

    University Of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

    3113 Bellevue Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alberto Espay is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Espay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. He is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Espay is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Blair is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Blair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Blair is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Canavan Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Canavan Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    750 Albany St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yan Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Canavan Disease, HIV/AIDS, CACH Syndrome, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Canavan Disease
    Distinguished in Canavan Disease
    Referral may be required
    Sydney, NSW, AU 

    Georg Von Jonquieres practices practicing medicine in Sydney, Australia. Mr. Von Jonquieres is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Canavan Disease, Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, and Spasticity.

    Distinguished in Canavan Disease
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Canavan Disease
    Family Medicine

    University Of Illinois Hospital

    1331 W 75th St, 
    Naperville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese

    Masahito Jimbo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Jimbo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Farber Lipogranulomatosis, CACH Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy.

    Distinguished in Canavan Disease
    Distinguished in Canavan Disease
    Referral may be required
    Doha, DA, QA 

    Hatem Zayed practices practicing medicine in Doha, Qatar. Mr. Zayed is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Canavan Disease, Glutaric Acidemia Type 1, Boomerang Dysplasia, Classic Galactosemia, and Angioplasty.

    Distinguished in Canavan Disease
    Distinguished in Canavan Disease
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacinda Sampson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sampson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. She is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Oculodentodigital Dysplasia, and Thymectomy.

    Distinguished in Canavan Disease
    Distinguished in Canavan Disease
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    4260 Plymouth Rd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikram Shakkottai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Shakkottai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Distinguished in Canavan Disease
    Distinguished in Canavan Disease
    Referral may be required
    Sydney, NSW, AU 

    Gary Housley practices practicing medicine in Sydney, Australia. Mr. Housley is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Canavan Disease, Ganglion Cyst, Leukodystrophy, and Occupational Hearing Loss.

    Distinguished in Canavan Disease
    Distinguished in Canavan Disease
    Referral may be required
    Birkendorfer Str. 65, 
    Biberach An Der Riss, BW, DE 

    Matthias Klugmann practices practicing medicine in Biberach An Der Riss, Germany. Mr. Klugmann is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Canavan Disease, Leukodystrophy, Spasticity, and CACH Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Canavan Disease
    Distinguished in Canavan Disease
    Referral may be required
    Sydney, NSW, AU 

    Dominik Frohlich practices practicing medicine in Sydney, Australia. Mr. Frohlich is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Canavan Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Canavan Disease, Leukodystrophy, Spasticity, and CACH Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 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 Canavan Disease 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 Canavan Disease 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 Canavan Disease 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 Canavan Disease 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 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 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 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 near me?

    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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