The 20 Best Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1) Doctors Near Me in Ellicott City, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1) near Ellicott City, MD. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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25 providers found
    Distinguished in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Distinguished in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi

    Neurologist Payam Mohassel specializes in myopathies, muscular dystrophies, and other hereditary neuromuscular disorders and is the co-director of the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center. Dr. Mohassel obtained his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he remained for a medical internship, residency training in neurology, and clinical fellowship training in neuromuscular medicine. He then joined the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Neurogenetics branch as a clinical research fellow. Dr. Mohassel’s research focuses on translational studies on neuromuscular disorders, and it spans gene discovery efforts, mechanistic studies to identify therapeutic targets, and early phase interventional clinical trials. Dr. Mohassel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2. Dr. Mohassel is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Distinguished in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Distinguished in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)

    Twelve24 LLC

    1777 Reisterstown Rd Ste 104, 
    Pikesville, MD 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcia Ribeiro is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pikesville, Maryland. Dr. Ribeiro is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Vertigo, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), and Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    724 Maiden Choice Ln Ste 301, 
    Catonsville, MD 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bich Duong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Duong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Neurology

    Office

    16 S Eutaw St Fl 3, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Porter is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Porter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Multiple Mononeuropathy, Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency Neuronopathy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Neurology

    Office

    16 S Eutaw St Fl 3, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Jin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Jin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Charlotte Sumner is a Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Sumner cares for patients with genetically-mediated neuromuscular diseases. Her practice is notable for a focus on individuals with inherited neuromuscular disorders of peripheral nerves and motor neurons, including spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. She co-directs the Johns Hopkins Muscular Dystrophy Association Care Center, the Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and the Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) clinics, which deliver multidisciplinary clinical care, engage in international natural history studies, and provide cutting edge therapeutics. Dr. Sumner’s research focuses on developing treatments for degenerative disorders of motor neurons and peripheral nerves. Her laboratory uses human tissues and induced pluripotent cell lines, mouse models and cultured cells to characterize disease mechanisms and develop treatments. Dr. Charlotte Sumner received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine following undergraduate studies at Princeton University. She completed internal medicine internship and neurology residency at the University of California San Francisco, after which she returned to the east coast for a neuromuscular fellowship at Johns Hopkins and a neurogenetics fellowship in the Neurogenetics Branch at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. She joined the neurology faculty at Johns Hopkins in 2006. Dr. Sumner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sumner is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Neurology
    Advanced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Neurology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish

    Dr. Ahmet Hoke is Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, W. W. Smith Charitable Trust Professor of Neuroimmunology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Director of the Daniel B. Drachman Division of Neuromuscular Diseases and Director of the Merkin Peripheral Neuropathy and Nerve Regeneration Center at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed his medical training at Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Ankara, Turkey followed by his PhD studies in developmental neuroscience at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and neurology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. After completing his neuromuscular training at University of Calgary, Canada, he returned to Johns Hopkins University as faculty and rose through the ranks. He is the recipient of several awards including Derek Denny Brown Young Neurological Scholar Award (2005) and Wolfe Neuropathy Research prize (2018) given by the American Neurological Association, Myung Memorial Lecture Award (2017) by the Korean Neurological Association, Nejat Eczacibasi Medical Scientist Award (2019) by the Eczacibasi Foundation, Turkey, and Alan J. Gebhart Prize in Excellence in Neuropathy Research (2022) by the Peripheral Nerve Society. He is an Ex-Officio member of the Board of Directors of the American Neurological Association, and Vice-President of the Toxic Neuropathy Consortium. He serves on several editorial boards and is the Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology. Dr. Hoke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Wallerian Degeneration, Peripheral Neuropathy, Tomaculous Neuropathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Hoke is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Advanced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Michael Polydefkis focuses on neuromuscular diseases, particularly peripheral nerve diseases. He has a special interest in diabetic and HIV-associated peripheral neuropathy. His expertise includes nerve conduction studies, electromyography and nerve, skin and muscle biopsy reading. Dr. Michael Polydefkis received his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He then became a Howard Hughes Medical Institute research fellow before returning to Johns Hopkins to complete an internship and residency in internal medicine, residency in neurology and a fellowship in neuromuscular diseases. Dr. Polydefkis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Advanced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Internal Medicine

    Crossroads Medical Associates

    4801 Dorsey Hall Dr Ste 201, 
    Ellicott City, MD 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Parry Moore is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Moore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Tomaculous Neuropathy, and Septic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Bipasha Mukherjee-Clavin is an Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She cares for patients with neuromuscular disorders, with a special focus on patients with peripheral neuropathy, immune-mediated neuropathy, and inherited neuropathy (also known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease). She sees patients in the Johns Hopkins Peripheral Nerve and multidisciplinary Charcot-Marie-Tooth clinics, and performs electromyography in the Johns Hopkins EMG lab. As a stem cell biology-trained scientist, Dr. Mukherjee-Clavin's research is focused on the use of patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells to model genetic Schwann cell and peripheral nerve disorders to undercover novel pathways and potential treatments. During her PhD she published one of the first studies of CMT1A using patient derived stem cells (Comparison of three congruent patient-specific cells types for the modelling of a human genetic Schwann-cell disorder. Nature Biomedical Engineering. volume 3, pages 571–582 (2019)). In 2022, she was awarded the Passano award, given to a promising early career physician-scientist in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Mukherjee-Clavin completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley. She then completed her MD/PhD degrees, Neurology residency, and clinical Neuromuscular fellowship in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She joined the Johns Hopkins Neurology faculty in 2022. Dr. Mukherjee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis. Dr. Mukherjee is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Emergency Medicine | Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Emergency Medicine | Neurology | Pediatric Neurology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Elrick specializes in the care of children with neuromuscular disorders, and EMG studies in children and adults. He has special interests in genetic neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders and Acute Flaccid Myelitis. Dr. Elrick earned his M.D. and Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the University of Michigan Medical School, studying inherited neurodegenerative disorders of childhood. He completed residency training in Pediatrics and Child Neurology, followed by a fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine and Johns Hopkins before joining the faculty in 2019. Dr. Elrick's laboratory research interest is in understanding mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease, especially those affecting motor neurons. He studies disorders caused by genetic mutations in the nuclear pore complex, the main pathway for transport of material in and out of the nucleus of the cell, including Triple A Syndrome. He also participates in clinical research on Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), aimed at understanding susceptibility to AFM in children, and defining clinical and EMG characteristics of illness and recovery in AFM. Dr. Elrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Dysferlinopathy, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Dr. Elrick is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ricardo Roda earned a combined MD/PhD degree from University of Rochester and completed an adult neurology residency, followed by a clinical neuromuscular fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. During residency, Dr. Roda developed a special interest in both auto-immune disorders and genetic disorders. Following residency, he spent three years in neurogenetics branch of National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) working with Dr. Craig Blackstone, focusing on the use of the newer DNA sequencing techniques in genetic diagnosis, and in establishing genotype/phenotype correlations neuromuscular disorders. His current clinical interests include developing testing strategies for undiagnosed genetic disorders and myasthenia gravis. Dr. Roda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Myasthenia Gravis, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2. Dr. Roda is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Brett Morrison specializes in neuromuscular disorders in adults including peripheral neuropathies, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, myasthenia gravis and muscle diseases. Dr. Morrison is currently the site principal investigator for clinical trials investigating new treatments for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) and painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Morrison's research interests include investigations into the mechanisms of nerve regeneration and common peripheral neuropathies. Current research focuses on better understanding the role of the immune system in peripheral nerves and targeting these pathways for the development of new treatments. Dr. Brett Morrison received his M.D. and Ph.D. from Mount Sinai Medical School in New York City. He completed his medical internship at the University of Maryland and residency in neurology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He then completed a fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Morrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Morrison is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Advanced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)

    Johns Hopkins Plastic Surg Ass

    601 N Caroline St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinay Chaudhry is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Family Medicine

    Crossroads Medical Group

    4801 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 201, Suite 201, 
    Ellicott City, MD 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Diane Kepner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Kepner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Kepner is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Geriatrics

    Crossroads Medical Associates

    4801 Dorsey Hall Dr Ste 201, 
    Ellicott City, MD 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Warren Ross is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, Anemia, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Internal Medicine

    Crossroads Medical Associates

    4801 Dorsey Hall Dr Ste 201, 
    Ellicott City, MD 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Eversley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Eversley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), and Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder.

    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)

    Mid-Atlantic Neurology Consultants

    7226 Lee Deforest Dr, Suite 102, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gena Romanow is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Romanow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Periventricular Leukomalacia, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Romanow is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Family Medicine

    KHM Healthcare Corporation

    1147 S Hanover St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Posner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Posner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Tracheitis.

    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
    Experienced in Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Ave, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bhavana Sharma is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Myasthenia Gravis, and Alzheimer's Disease.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)?

    Hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1 (HSN1) is a neurological condition characterized by nerve abnormalities in the legs and feet. Many people with this condition have tingling, weakness, and a reduced ability to feel pain and sense hot and cold. Some affected people do not lose sensation, but instead feel shooting pains in their legs and feet. As HSN1 progresses, sensory problems can affect the hands, arms, shoulders, and abdomen. In rare cases, people with this condition develop sensorineural hearing loss. HSN1 is caused by genetic changes in any of several genes, depending on the form of HSN1 (HSN1A is caused by genetic changes in the SPTLC1 gene; HSN1B is linked to a gene located in chromosome 3; HSN1C is caused by genetic changes in the SPTLC2 gene; HSN1D is caused by genetic changes in the ATL1 gene and HSN1E is caused by genetic changes in DNMT1 gene. All forms of HSN1 are inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.

    When should I see a Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1) doctor near Ellicott City, MD?

    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 Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1) doctor near Ellicott City, MD?

    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 Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1) doctors near Ellicott City, MD?

    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 Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1) doctors near Ellicott City, MD?

    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 Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1) doctor near Ellicott City, MD?

    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 Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1) 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 Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1) doctor near Ellicott City, MD?

    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 Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1) 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 Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1) 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 Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1) doctors near Ellicott City, MD?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1) 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 Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1) 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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