The 20 Best Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 114 doctor with experience in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis near Illinois, US. Of these, 99 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Natalie Witek
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalie Witek is a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Witek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Paul L. Grindstaff
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Northwestern Medical Group

    360 E Station Dr Ste 300, Suite 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Grindstaff is a Neurologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Grindstaff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Memory Loss. Dr. Grindstaff is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Distinguished in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    University Of Illinois Chicago Physician Group (Uicpg)

    1801 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Abrams is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Abrams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Monomelic Amyotrophy, and Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease.

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    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Northshore Integrated Pain Center-Evanston

    1000 Central St Ste 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Octavia Kincaid is a Neurologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Kincaid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Laura Shaikh
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Community Physicians, LLC

    18W140 Butterfield Rd., Suite 1020, 
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Shaikh is a Physiatrist in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Traumatic Brain Injury, Muscle Atrophy, and Necrotizing Myopathy (NM).

    Benjamin J. Nager
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    360 E Station Dr Ste 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Nager is a Neurologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Nager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Seizures, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Central Sleep Apnea.

    Shivani Gupta
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Advocate Medical Group Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 306, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shivani Gupta is a Physiatrist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are L1 Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A.

    Anita Kou
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Physiatry | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Physiatry | Orthopedics

    Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

    26W171 Roosevelt Rd., 
    Wheaton, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anita Kou is a Physiatrist and an Orthopedics provider in Wheaton, Illinois. Dr. Kou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Opisthotonos.

    Barry Bikshorn
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    22285 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barry Bikshorn is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Bikshorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Stroke, Memory Loss, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Aikaterini Markopoulou
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aikaterini Markopoulou, MD, a movement disorders neurologist at Endeavor Health, cares for patients with complex, chronic neurological conditions. With a background in neuroscience, she brings a deep understanding of nervous system function to her practice. Dr. Markopoulou emphasizes respect, education and personalized treatment, helping patients feel supported, informed and empowered throughout their care journey. Dr. Markopoulou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Essential Tremor.

    Daniele Anderson
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    22285 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniele Anderson is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Foot Drop.

    Albert Knuth
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Orthopedics

    Illinois Bone And Joint Institute, LLC

    1550 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 220, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Knuth is an Orthopedics provider in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Knuth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, and Clubfoot.

    Mary Keen
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Pediatrics

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    130 N. Weber Rd., Suite 108, 
    Bolingbrook, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Keen is a Pediatrics provider in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Dr. Keen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Rhizotomy.

    David Randall
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Advocate Medical Group

    1875 Dempster St., Suite 625, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Randall is a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Randall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Dolly Devara
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

    26W171 Roosevelt Rd., 
    Wheaton, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dolly Devara is a Physiatrist in Wheaton, Illinois. Dr. Devara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Myotonia Congenita.

    Noushin Ansari
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Family Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2180 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 2000, 
    Glenview, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noushin Ansari, MD, a neurology specialist at Endeavor Health, diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord and nervous system. Dr. Ansari evaluates complex neurological symptoms and collaborates with patients to manage conditions such as seizures, migraines and movement disorders. Her care approach integrates diagnostic precision and individualized treatment planning. Dr. Ansari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Migraine, and Epilepsy.

    Anton N. Dietzen
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    26W171 Roosevelt Rd, 
    Wheaton, IL 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anton Dietzen is a Pediatrics provider in Wheaton, Illinois. Dr. Dietzen has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Delayed Growth, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, and Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.

    Seng M. Leong
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    27750 W Highway, Ste 240, 
    Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seng Leong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Leong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Office

    908 N Elm St Ste 110, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Armita Bijari is a Neurologist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Bijari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Essential Tremor, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    26W171 Roosevelt Rd, 
    Wheaton, IL 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Larissa Pavone is a Pediatrics provider in Wheaton, Illinois. Dr. Pavone has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top area of expertise is Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Illinois, US?

    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 Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 Illinois, US?

    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 Illinois, US?

    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 Illinois, US?

    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 Illinois, US?

    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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