The 20 Best Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis Doctors in Belgium

Find the Top Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis near Belgium. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Peter De Jonghe
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Peter De Jonghe
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Peter De Jonghe practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Mr. De Jonghe is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Valerie Race
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Valerie Race
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Valerie Race practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Race is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses ALG1-CDG, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Troyer Syndrome, and DPAGT1-CDG.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Jonathan Baets
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Jonathan Baets
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Jonathan Baets practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Mr. Baets is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Jan L. De Bleecker
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Jan L. De Bleecker
    Referral may be required
    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Jan De Bleecker practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. De Bleecker is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. They are also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Myositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Katrien Smets
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Katrien Smets
    Referral may be required

    Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel

    Brussels, BRU, BE 

    Katrien Smets practices practicing medicine in Brussels, Belgium. Ms. Smets is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Tine Deconinck
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Tine Deconinck
    Referral may be required
    Edegem, VLG, BE 

    Tine Deconinck practices practicing medicine in Edegem, Belgium. Ms. Deconinck is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Paraplegia, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Alejandro Cuzcano-Estrada
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Alejandro Cuzcano-Estrada
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Alejandro Cuzcano-Estrada practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Mr. Cuzcano-Estrada is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polydactyly, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, and Bardet-Biedl Syndrome.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Tessa Wassenberg
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Tessa Wassenberg
    Referral may be required
    Brussels, BRU, BE 

    Tessa Wassenberg practices practicing medicine in Brussels, Belgium. Ms. Wassenberg is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Ring Chromosome 6, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Els L. Ortibus
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Els L. Ortibus
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Els Ortibus practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ortibus is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Athetosis, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Thierry Gustin
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Thierry Gustin
    Referral may be required

    CHU UcL Namur

    Yvoir, WAL, BE 

    Thierry Gustin practices practicing medicine in Yvoir, Belgium. Mr. Gustin is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Clubfoot, Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, and Serotonin Syndrome.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    David M. Cassiman
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    David M. Cassiman
    Referral may be required

    UZ Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    David Cassiman practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Cassiman is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Hereditary Fructose Intolerance, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Liver Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Thierry Deltombe
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Thierry Deltombe
    Referral may be required
    Ave Docteur G. Thérasse 1, 
    Yvoir, WAL, BE 

    Thierry Deltombe practices practicing medicine in Yvoir, Belgium. Mr. Deltombe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Clubfoot, Lymphedema, and Contracture Deformity.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Erika L. Souche
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Erika L. Souche
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Erika Souche practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Souche is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cleft Hand Absent Tibia, Troyer Syndrome, DiGeorge Syndrome, and Hypoparathyroidism.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Filip Roelens
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Filip Roelens
    Referral may be required
    Roeselare, VLG, BE 

    Filip Roelens practices practicing medicine in Roeselare, Belgium. Mr. Roelens is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Troyer Syndrome, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Cortical Dysplasia, and Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type 1 (MOPD1).

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Maureen Holvoet
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Maureen Holvoet
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Maureen Holvoet practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Holvoet is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Troyer Syndrome, Split Hand Foot Malformation, Polyhydramnios, and Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Shaun W. Martin
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Shaun W. Martin
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Shaun Martin practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Martin is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His clinical expertise encompasses GTP Cyclohydrolase 1 Deficiency, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Melanoma.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Kristl G. Claeys
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Kristl G. Claeys
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Kristl Claeys practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Claeys is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Peter Vangheluwe
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Peter Vangheluwe
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Peter Vangheluwe practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Vangheluwe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, GTP Cyclohydrolase 1 Deficiency, Movement Disorders, and Darier Disease.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Hilde J. Van Esch
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Hilde J. Van Esch
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Hilde Van Esch practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Van Esch is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, Cortical Dysplasia, and Mosaicism.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Tine Holemans
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Tine Holemans
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Tine Holemans practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Holemans is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis?

    Hereditary spastic paraparesis is a term that refers to a group of genetic degenerative neurological disorders that affect the upper motor neurons, causing progressive weakness and spasticity of the legs. There are more than 80 different types of hereditary spastic paraparesis.

    When should I see a Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis doctor in Belgium?

    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 Spastic Paraparesis doctor in Belgium?

    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 Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis doctor in Belgium?

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    How does MediFind rank Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis doctors in Belgium?

    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 Spastic Paraparesis doctors in Belgium?

    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 Spastic Paraparesis doctor in Belgium?

    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 Spastic Paraparesis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis 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 Spastic Paraparesis doctor in Belgium?

    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 Spastic Paraparesis 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 Spastic Paraparesis 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 Spastic Paraparesis doctors in Belgium?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis 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 Spastic Paraparesis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis 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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