The 20 Best Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis Doctors Near Me in washington, DC

Find the Top Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis near washington, DC. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Referral may be required

    3800 Reservoir Road NW, Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 4, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Zorowitz is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Zorowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudobulbar Affect, Spasticity, Stroke, Hemiplegia, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Referral may be required

    Rare Disease Institute

    7125 13th Place Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seth Berger is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Berger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, and Mosaicism. Dr. Berger is board certified in Medical Biochemical Genetics: American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2019, Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2016, and Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2017.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    General Practice
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    General Practice

    Howard University Hospital

    2041 Georgia Ave NW # 1R84, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tulay Gulsen is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gulsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, High Cholesterol, Obesity, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

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    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Family Medicine

    Sure & Associates DC Professional Corporation

    2333 Ontario Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gita Agarwal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debra Regier is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Regier is rated as an Experienced provider 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 GM1 Gangliosidosis, Cantu Syndrome, Malonyl-CoA Decarboxylase Deficiency, and Hyperlysinemia.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Referral may be required

    MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

    102 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esperanza Guillermety is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Guillermety is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Spasticity, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Referral may be required

    MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

    102 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Wroten is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wroten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome, Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, and Hemiplegia.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    10 Center Drive Msc 1851, Bldg. 10, Room 10c-103, Nhgri, Nih, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Gahl is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gahl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2, Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome, Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1, Oculocutaneous Albinism, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Referral may be required

    Mark D. Klaiman M.D. L.C. PT

    6400 Goldsboro Rd Ste 340, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Klaiman is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Klaiman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, and Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Dr. Klaiman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Referral may be required

    MedStar Health: Medical Center At Chevy Chase

    5454 Wisconsin Ave # 11, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shreya Gandhy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Gandhy is rated as an Experienced provider 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), Subacute Cerebellar Degeneration, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Gandhy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    MedStar Urgent Care LLC

    3610D King St, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Gerstenmaier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Gerstenmaier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Referral may be required

    Dept Of Transfusion Medicine/Nih Clinical Center

    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karin Weiss is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulnar-Mammary Syndrome, Increased Head Circumference, Gaucher Disease Type 2, Microcephaly, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Family Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - North Bethesda

    6000 Executive Boulevard, Suite 625, Suite 625, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Latoya Edwards is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her clinical expertise encompasses VEXAS Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 4, L1 Syndrome, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7. Dr. Edwards is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Edwards is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Internal Medicine
    8109 Hinson Farm Rd, 504, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Carter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Referral may be required
    6355 Walker Ln, 313, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Simon Fishman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Fishman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Migraine, and Athetosis.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Referral may be required

    Inova Health Care Services

    2501 Parkers Ln, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lauren Shapiro is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hemiplegia, Post Polio Syndrome, and Spasticity. Dr. Shapiro is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 near washington, DC?

    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 near washington, DC?

    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 Spastic Paraparesis doctors near washington, DC?

    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 near washington, DC?

    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 near washington, DC?

    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 near washington, DC?

    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 near washington, DC?

    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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