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

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The 20 Best Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis Doctors in Michigan, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 125 doctor with experience in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis near Michigan, US. Of these, 111 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    25 Michigan St Ne, Suite 2000, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laurie Seaver is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Seaver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypotonia, 1p36 Deletion Syndrome, Smith-Magenis Syndrome, and Potocki-Lupski Syndrome. Dr. Seaver is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Younho Chung MD PC

    497 Columbia Ave E Ste 13, 
    Battle Creek, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Younho Chung is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Battle Creek, Michigan. Dr. Chung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 4, Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Edmund H. Chadd
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Physiatry | Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Physiatry | Thoracic Surgery

    Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Physicians Outpatient Services

    550 Munson Avenue, 
    Traverse City, MI 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edmund Chadd is a Physiatrist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Chadd has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spasticity, and Paraplegia. Dr. Chadd is currently accepting new patients.

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    Bryan E. Figueroa
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Great Lakes Neurosurgical Associates - Grand Rapids

    3350 Eagle Park Drive Northeast, Suite 102, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bryan Figueroa is a Neurosurgery provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Figueroa has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Brain Aneurysm, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Figueroa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    DMC Children's Hospital Of Michigan

    3901 Beaubien St, 
    Detroit, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Figueroa is a Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Figueroa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Dysferlinopathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Athetosis.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    4260 Plymouth Rd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikram Shakkottai is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Shakkottai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Pain Medicine

    Spine Clinic Chelsea Health Center

    14700 E Old US Highway 12, 
    Chelsea, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Chiodo is a Pain Medicine provider in Chelsea, Michigan. Dr. Chiodo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Autonomic Dysreflexia, Paraplegia, and Spinal Stenosis.

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

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    1500 E Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Fink is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Fink is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and CACH Syndrome.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gianna Rodriguez is a Physiatrist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Paraplegia, Spasticity, and Autonomic Dysreflexia. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Todd is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Todd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Fragile X Syndrome, Fragile XE Syndrome, Hereditary Ataxia, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

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

    Office

    1201 E Michigan Ave Ste 240, 
    Jackson, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Wald is a Neurologist in Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Wald is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Rehabilitation & Physical Medicine Specialists PC

    350 Lafayette Avenue Southeast, Suite 301, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Fechtner is a Physiatrist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Fechtner has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Athetosis, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Fechtner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Back And Pain Center At Burlington Building

    325 E Eisenhower Pkwy, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maryam Berri is a Physiatrist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Berri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Autonomic Dysreflexia, Spasticity, and Neurogenic Bowel.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Memorial Healthcare Institute For Neuroscience (Owosso)

    819 N Shiawassee St, 
    Owosso, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Frey is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Owosso, Michigan. Dr. Frey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Trinity Health Medical Group Alzheimer's & Memory Clinic-Grand Rapids Campus

    220 Cherry St SE, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melanie Taylor is a Neurologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Taylor has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    325 E Eisenhower Pkwy, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cory Wernimont is a Physiatrist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Wernimont is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neurogenic Bowel, Spasticity, and Foot Drop. Dr. Wernimont is currently accepting new patients.

    Edward R. Dabrowski
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Michigan Institute For Neurological Disorders (MIND)

    25100 Kelly Road, 
    Roseville, MI 
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Dabrowski is a Physiatrist in Roseville, Michigan. Dr. Dabrowski has been practicing medicine for over 46 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, Spasticity, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Moebius Syndrome. Dr. Dabrowski is currently accepting new patients.

    David S. Moon
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Pediatric Neurology

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Neurology

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3003, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Moon is a Pediatric Neurologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Moon has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Transient Tic Disorder, Spasmus Nutans, Aphantasia, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Moon is currently accepting new patients.

    Sarah L. Thordarson
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital Physical Medicine

    400 Medical Park Drive, 
    Watervliet, MI 
    Experience:
    7+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Thordarson is a Physiatrist in Watervliet, Michigan. Dr. Thordarson has been practicing medicine for over 7 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Dysarthria, Spasticity, and Hemiplegia. Dr. Thordarson is currently accepting new patients.

    Sampson W. Ho
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Rehabilitation & Physical Medicine Specialists PC

    350 Lafayette Avenue Southeast, Suite 301, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sampson Ho is a Physiatrist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Ho has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Athetosis, Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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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