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

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

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 442 doctor with experience in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Of these, 336 are Experienced, 76 are Advanced, 28 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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

    Tetsuyuki Kitamoto practices practicing medicine in Japan. Kitamoto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Kuru, and Dementia.

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

    Hasier Erana practices practicing medicine in Derio, Spain. Erana is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Kuru, and Fatal Familial Insomnia.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Dr. Jean M. Tabit
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Dr. Jean M. Tabit
    Family Medicine
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    Medexpress Urgent Care PC-Massachusetts

    1312 Boston Rd, 
    Springfield, MA 
    413-782-0784
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jean Tabit is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Tabit is rated as a Distinguished provider 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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Tabit is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
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    UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center For Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park

    5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
    888-824-0200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Mastrianni is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mastrianni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mastrianni is board certified in Neurology and Practicing Since1989. Dr. Mastrianni is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Roberto Chiesa practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Mr. Chiesa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fatal Familial Insomnia, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Stent Placement, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Dr. Timothy S. Bailey
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Dr. Timothy S. Bailey
    Family Medicine
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    Bailey Family Care, Inc

    1839 Health Care Dr New, 
    Port Richey, FL 
    727-312-4445
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Timothy Bailey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 105 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Bailey is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Family Medicine/OMT. Dr. Bailey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
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    NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates

    222 E 41st St, 
    New York, NY 
    212-263-7744
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Steven Galetta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Galetta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Brown Syndrome, Concussion, and Thrombectomy.

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

    Romolo Nonno practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Nonno is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Kuru, and Fatal Familial Insomnia.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
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    Indiana University Medical Center

    545 Barnhill Dr, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
    317-274-8800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Farlow is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Farlow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, and Frontotemporal Dementia. Dr. Farlow is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hiroyuki Honda practices practicing medicine in Omuta, Japan. Mr. Honda is rated as a Distinguished 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, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Fatal Familial Insomnia, and Subependymal Nodular Heterotopia.

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

    Laura Pirisinu practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Pirisinu is rated as a Distinguished 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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, and Kuru.

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

    Joaquin Castilla practices practicing medicine in Bilbao, Spain. Mr. Castilla is rated as a Distinguished 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 Fatal Familial Insomnia, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, and Kuru.

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

    Pawel Liberski practices practicing medicine in Lodz, Poland. Mr. Liberski is rated as a Distinguished 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 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
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    Kumamoto, JP 

    Keita Kai practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Kai is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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

    Jorge Charco practices practicing medicine in Derio, Spain. Mr. Charco is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Kuru, and Fatal Familial Insomnia.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Rome, IT 

    Umberto Agrimi practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Agrimi is rated as a Distinguished 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 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
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Hidehiro Mizusawa practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mizusawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Thymectomy.

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

    Claudia D'agostino practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. D'agostino is rated as a Distinguished 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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Fatal Familial Insomnia, and Constrictive Pericarditis.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Rome, IT 

    Michele Di Bari practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Di Bari is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Fatal Familial Insomnia, and Kuru.

    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Hideko Noguchi practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Ms. Noguchi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 do I find the best Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome doctor near me?

    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 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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