The 20 Best Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis Doctors Near Me in Saint Louis, MO

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The 20 Best Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis Doctors near Saint Louis, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    St Louis University Hospital

    1201 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jafar Kafaie is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kafaie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Ghazala Hayat
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., First Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ghazala Hayat provides evaluation and treatment of patients with neuromuscular disorders, particularly amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), peripheral neuropathies, painful sensory neuropathies, myopathies, neuromuscular junction disorders and demyelinating disorders. She also specializes in clinical neurophysiology, nerve conduction studies, electromyography, electroencephalograms, and spasticity and headaches. She has many research interests, including NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System® (DPS) in patients with ALS, and comparison of TCAs and SSRIs in depression in ALS patients. Dr. Hayat is a professor of Neuromuscular Diseases in the Department of Neurology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is a member of the American Association of Neuromuscular Disorders and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society. Dr. Hayat is an active advocate for interfaith relationships. She serves on boards for the Pakistani American Association of St. Louis, and American Voices. She is a member of the Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis. Dr. Hayat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Shriners Hospitals For Children-St. Louis

    4400 Clayton Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pooya Hosseinzadeh is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hosseinzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Clubfoot, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

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

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alyssa Bren is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Crohn's Disease.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Bucelli is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bucelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Encephalitis, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rimma Ruvinskaya is a Physiatrist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ruvinskaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Washington University

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marwan Shinawi is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Shinawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Hypotonia, Polysyndactyly Cardiac Malformation, Osteopathia Striata Cranial Sclerosis, and Increased Head Circumference. Dr. Shinawi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Perry Schoenecker is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Schoenecker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), Collins Pope Syndrome, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Willie is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Willie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Subdural Hematoma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Jared Henrichs
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Family Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    8670 Big Bend Blvd., Suite A, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Jared Henrichs, MD, is a board certified family medicine physician. He graduated medical school from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL, and completed his residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Henrichs practices family medicine for patients 18 years of age and older and has clinical interests in preventive medicine, hypertension, diabetes, geriatrics, behavioral health and corticosteroid injections of the knee and shoulder. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Physicians. ""The cornerstone of great medical care is the relationship between the patient & the provider. It is important to understand the whole person & not just treat the diagnosis. My goal is to have open & honest discussions to ensure that I am providing evidence based, personalized care that is consistent with the values of each patient."" - Jared Henrichs, MD". Dr. Henrichs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Progeria.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Neurology Associates Inc.

    3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 102B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheryl Faber is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Faber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, L1 Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 11, and Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Rehabilitation And Spasticity Specialists Of St. Louis

    3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 323A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lizette Alvarez is a Physiatrist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Alvarez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Foot Drop, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Neurology Associates Inc.

    3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 102B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Alonso is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Alonso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Memory Loss, Parkinson's Disease, and Epilepsy.

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

    Office

    12855 N 40 Dr Ste 280, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sorawit Decha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Decha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Office

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 5003B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Logan is an Internal Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Logan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Thrombectomy.

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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 near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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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