The 20 Best Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome Doctors Near Me

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The 20 Best Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome Doctors Near Me

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 418 doctor with experience in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Of these, 319 are Experienced, 72 are Advanced, 26 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Elite in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Sendai, JP 

    Tetsuyuki Kitamoto practices in Sendai, Japan. Kitamoto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Kuru, and Dementia.

    Lawrence Zeidman
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Reflexology
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Reflexology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2180 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 2000, 
    Glenview, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Zeidman, MD, a neurologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in neuromuscular and autonomic disorders with a focus on peripheral neuropathies. He serves as Director of the Neuromuscular and Autonomic Section at Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals and is board-certified in neurology, neurophysiology, electrodiagnostic medicine and autonomic disorders. Dr. Zeidman performs EMG, autonomic and skin biopsy procedures, and is actively involved in clinical research, multidisciplinary care and medical education. Dr. Zeidman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, and Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Office

    355 W 16th St Ste 3200, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Farlow is a Neurologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Farlow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

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    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Rome, IT 

    Romolo Nonno practices in Rome, Italy. Mr. Nonno is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Kuru, and Harding Ataxia.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Omuta, JP 

    Hiroyuki Honda practices in Omuta, Japan. Mr. Honda is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Subependymal Nodular Heterotopia, and Fatal Familial Insomnia.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Rome, IT 

    Laura Pirisinu practices in Rome, Italy. Ms. Pirisinu is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Harding Ataxia, and Kuru.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    6/8 Mazowiecka Str, 
    Lodz, LD, PL 

    Pawel Liberski practices in Lodz, Poland. Mr. Liberski is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Kuru, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Microvascular Decompression.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Tokyo, JP 

    Hidehiro Mizusawa practices in Tokyo, Japan. Mizusawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Thymectomy.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Rome, IT 

    Umberto Agrimi practices in Rome, Italy. Mr. Agrimi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, and Fatal Familial Insomnia.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Saga, JP 

    Keita Kai practices in Saga, Japan. Kai is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Hideko Noguchi practices in Fukuoka, Japan. Ms. Noguchi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Sachiko Koyama practices in Fukuoka, Japan. Ms. Koyama is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Office

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Mastrianni is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mastrianni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Masahiro Shijo practices in Fukuoka, Japan. Mr. Shijo is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Orchiectomy.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Rome, IT 

    Claudia D'agostino practices in Rome, Italy. Ms. D'agostino is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Harding Ataxia, and Constrictive Pericarditis.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Bilbao, PV, ES 

    Joaquin Castilla practices in Bilbao, Spain. Mr. Castilla is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fatal Familial Insomnia, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, and Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Rome, IT 

    Michele Di Bari practices in Rome, Italy. Di Bari is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Harding Ataxia, and Kuru.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Songnam, KR 

    Seong An practices in Songnam, Republic of Korea. An is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Bizkaia Technology Park, 
    Derio, PV, ES 

    Hasier Erana practices in Derio, Spain. Erana is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria, and Harding Ataxia.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Mass General Brigham Community Physicians Inc

    500 Merrimack St, 
    Lawrence, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jean Tabit is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Dr. Tabit is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome?

    Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease (GSS) is a type of prion disease. Prion diseases are a group of conditions that affect the nervous system. The main feature of GSS is a progressive degeneration of the cerebellum (a part of the brain that controls coordination, balance, equilibrium and muscle tone), as well as different degrees of dementia. It is caused by changes in the PRNP gene and inheritance is autosomal dominant.

    When should I see a Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome 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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome 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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome 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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome 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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome 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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker 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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome 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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker 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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker 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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker 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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker 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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