The 20 Best Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome Doctors in Canada

Find the Top Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome near Canada. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    David Westaway
    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    David Westaway
    Referral may be required
    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    David Westaway practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Mr. Westaway is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.

    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Lyudmyla Dorosh
    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Lyudmyla Dorosh
    Referral may be required
    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    Lyudmyla Dorosh practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Dorosh is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.

    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Claudia Y. Morantes-Acevedo
    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Claudia Y. Morantes-Acevedo
    Referral may be required
    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    Claudia Morantes-Acevedo practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Ms. Morantes-Acevedo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.

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    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Brian D. Sykes
    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Brian D. Sykes
    Referral may be required
    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    Brian Sykes practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Mr. Sykes is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, and Metabolic Acidosis.

    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Nathalie Daude
    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Nathalie Daude
    Referral may be required
    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    Nathalie Daude practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Ms. Daude is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Aravind B. Ganesh
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Aravind B. Ganesh
    Referral may be required
    1403 29th St NW, 
    Calgary, AB, CA 

    Aravind Ganesh practices practicing medicine in Calgary, Canada. Mr. Ganesh is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Carotid Artery Disease, Dementia, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Jeffrey T. Joseph
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Jeffrey T. Joseph
    Referral may be required

    Alberta Health Services

    Calgary, AB, CA 

    Jeffrey Joseph practices practicing medicine in Calgary, Canada. Mr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, and Centronuclear Myopathy.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Michael B. Coulthart
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Michael B. Coulthart
    Referral may be required
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Michael Coulthart practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Coulthart is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Dementia, and Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Yongliang Wang
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Yongliang Wang
    Referral may be required
    Calgary, AB, CA 

    Yongliang Wang practices practicing medicine in Calgary, Canada. Wang is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Their clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Neil R. Cashman
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Neil R. Cashman
    Referral may be required
    2211 Wesbrook Mall, V6T 2B5, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Neil Cashman practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Cashman is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Dawn M. Pearson
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Dawn M. Pearson
    Referral may be required
    Calgary, AB, CA 

    Dawn Pearson practices practicing medicine in Calgary, Canada. Ms. Pearson is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome and Dementia.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Gerard H. Jansen
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Gerard H. Jansen
    Referral may be required
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Gerard Jansen practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Jansen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Necrosis, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Satish K. Nemani
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Satish K. Nemani
    Referral may be required
    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    Satish Nemani practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Mr. Nemani is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, MASS Phenotype, Kuru, and Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Judd M. Aiken
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Judd M. Aiken
    Referral may be required
    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    Judd Aiken practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Mr. Aiken is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Muscle Atrophy, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Gabor G. Kovacs
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Gabor G. Kovacs
    Referral may be required
    1 King's College Circle, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Gabor Kovacs practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Kovacs is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Debbie I. Mckenzie
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Debbie I. Mckenzie
    Referral may be required
    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    Debbie Mckenzie practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Ms. Mckenzie is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Serene L. Wohlgemuth
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Serene L. Wohlgemuth
    Referral may be required
    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    Serene Wohlgemuth practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Ms. Wohlgemuth is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Pravas K. Baral
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Pravas K. Baral
    Referral may be required
    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    Pravas Baral practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Baral is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Kuru, Fatal Familial Insomnia, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, and Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Mridula Swayampakula
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Mridula Swayampakula
    Referral may be required
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Mridula Swayampakula practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Swayampakula is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kuru, Fatal Familial Insomnia, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, and Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 in Canada?

    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 in Canada?

    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 do I find the best Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome doctor in Canada?

    You can find a Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome doctors in Canada?

    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 in Canada?

    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 in Canada?

    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 in Canada?

    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 in Canada?

    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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