The 20 Best Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Doctors Near Me in Michigan, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease near Michigan, US. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Advanced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

    Michigan Institute For Neurological Disorders (MIND)

    28595 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 200, 
    Farmington Hills, MI 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Fellows is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Fellows is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. He is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Fellows is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Neurology & Psychiatry. Dr. Fellows is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

    Corewell Health Neurology Hospitalists

    100 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4297, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Feistel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Feistel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dysarthria, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Delirium. Dr. Feistel is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Neurology & Psychiatry.

    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

    Michigan Institute For Neurological Disorders (MIND)

    28595 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 200, 
    Farmington Hills, MI 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erin Frankowicz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Frankowicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome. Dr. Frankowicz is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Neurology & Psychiatry. Dr. Frankowicz is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Neuroscience Center

    3555 West 13 Mile Road, Suite N120, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Somali

    Basad Essa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Essa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Dysarthria, Transient Global Amnesia, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. Dr. Essa is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

    Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Epilepsy - 275 Michigan St NE

    275 Michigan Street Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aiesha Ahmed is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy. Dr. Ahmed is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Advanced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

    Frankel Cardiovascular Center

    1425 E Ann St, Floor 3 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mollie McDermott, MD, MS, is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology. She completed subspecialty training in Vascular Neurology. She received her bachelor’s degree from Mount Holyoke College and her medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School. Dr. McDermott completed her residency training in Neurology at the University of Michigan, where she served as chief resident from 2014 to 2015. In 2017 she received her master of science degree in clinical research design and statistical analysis from the University of Michigan.Dr. McDermott is interested in acute stroke management, secondary stroke prevention, cardioembolic stroke, and atypical causes of stroke. She is the director of the Telestroke Program and the medical director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center. Dr. Mcdermott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Dysarthria, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Mcdermott is board certified in Neurology and Vascular Neurology.

    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

    Corewell Health Neurology Hospitalists

    100 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4297, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ling Rong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Rong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Dysarthria, and Headache. Dr. Rong is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

    Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Neurology Epilepsy

    275 Michigan Street Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Evan Tank is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Tank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Tank is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Neurology & Psychiatry, Neurology - 2016.

    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

    Brighton Center For Specialty Care

    7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1, Level 2, 
    Brighton, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Michael Popovich is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan. He is a graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine, and he completed both his residency in Neurology and fellowship in Sports Neurology at the University of Michigan. He also has earned a MPH in Epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. His primary clinical practice and research interests focus on sport-related concussion and headache disorders. He is a member of the University of Michigan Concussion Center, and he has served as a team physician for Eastern Michigan University athletics and a ringside physician for USA Boxing. He also practices inpatient General Neurology at Michigan Medicine and the Ann Arbor VA. Dr. Popovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Concussion, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Pearce Hospitalist Service

    3601 West 13 Mile Road, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Nepali
    Accepting New Patients

    Dilip Khanal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Khanal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML), Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Khanal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Khanal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sieloff received his bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He then completed both medical school, 2013, and residency, 2017, at University of Michigan, serving as chief neurology resident during his final year of residency. As faculty, he works as a neuro-hospitalist and tele-neurologist, in addition to caring for patients in both the general and multiple sclerosis neurology clinics. Dr. Sieloff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Conversion Disorder, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sieloff is board certified in Neurology.

    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

    Kalkaska Medical Associates Specialty Clinic

    419 South Coral Street, 
    Kalkaska, MI 
    Experience:
    7+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amanda Porter is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kalkaska, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 7 years. Dr. Porter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Brain Aneurysm, and Neurosarcoidosis. Dr. Porter is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2024. Dr. Porter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

    Henry Ford River District Hospital

    4100 River Rd, 
    East China, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abraham Thomas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in East China, Michigan. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Bly is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Bly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Munson Medical Center

    1105 Sixth St, 
    Traverse City, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Lorentson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Lorentson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Sepsis, Heart Attack, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Endocrinology

    MyMichigan Medical Center Midland

    4000 Wellness Dr, 
    Midland, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Endocrinologist in Midland, Michigan. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Mosaicism, and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.

    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Thomas A Simmons DDS Mary Anne Simmons DDS PC

    245 S Ridge St, 
    Port Sanilac, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmed Faraaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Sanilac, Michigan. Dr. Faraaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Chorea, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, and Status Epilepticus.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?

    Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a form of brain damage that leads to a rapid decrease in movement and loss of mental function.

    When should I see a Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease doctor in Michigan, 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 Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease doctor in Michigan, 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 Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease doctors in Michigan, 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 Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease doctors in Michigan, 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 Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease doctor in Michigan, 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 Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Creutzfeldt-Jakob 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 Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease doctor in Michigan, 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 Creutzfeldt-Jakob 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 Creutzfeldt-Jakob 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 Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease doctors in Michigan, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Creutzfeldt-Jakob 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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