The 20 Best Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis Doctors Near Me in Iowa City, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 60 doctor with experience in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis near Iowa City, IA. Of these, 56 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Neurology | Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Neurology | Gastroenterology

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Hughes is a Neurologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Office

    200 Hawkins Dr Dept Of, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Nance is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Nance is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Groth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Groth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    St Luke's Methodist Hospital

    1026 A Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Appleby is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Appleby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 4.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Neurology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Shy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shy is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, and Andermann Syndrome.

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

    MercyOne Ankeny Briarwood Family Medicine

    120 Northwest 36th Street, 0, 
    Ankeny, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giuliana Vande is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Vande is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    MercyOne Waterloo Neurology

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 201, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sangeeta Shah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 89 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Memory Loss, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

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

    MercyOne Rockford Family Medicine

    702 East Main Avenue, 
    Rockford, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Kapler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rockford, Iowa. Dr. Kapler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Kapler is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    MercyOne Ottumwa Family And Internal Medicine

    522 North Hancock Street, 0, 
    Ottumwa, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tobin Jacks is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ottumwa, Iowa. Dr. Jacks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gout, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    MercyOne North Iowa Specialty Care

    1000 4th Street Southwest, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alireza Yarahmadi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Yarahmadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Yarahmadi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Rodnitzky is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Rodnitzky is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Neurology

    Children's Eye Clinic PC

    6000 University Ave Ste 210, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynn Struck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Struck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center West

    910 N Eisenhower Ave, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Peterson is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Fibromyalgia, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hemiplegia, and Sciatica.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Clarinda Regional Health Center

    220 Essie Davison Dr, 
    Clarinda, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anuj Wadhwa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Clarinda, Iowa. Dr. Wadhwa 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saul Wilson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced 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 Spasticity, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringobulbia, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Childserve Center

    5406 Merle Hay Rd, 
    Johnston, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Blankenship is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Johnston, Iowa. Dr. Blankenship 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 Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Expressive Language Disorder, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Contracture Deformity.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Physiatry

    St Luke's Methodist Hospital

    1026 A Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Dove is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Dove 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 Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Spasticity, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Physiatry

    Office

    12493 University Ave Ste 100, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ai Phu is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Phu 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 Hemiplegia, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma.

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

    Gundersen Clinic LTD.

    120 2nd Ave SE, 
    Waukon, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Barbee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waukon, Iowa. Dr. Barbee 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 COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A.

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

    The Iowa Clinic PC

    4323 NW Urbandale Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Kennedy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and L1 Syndrome. Dr. Kennedy is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis doctor near Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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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