The 20 Best Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    UPMC Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

    1622 Locust Street, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    John Horton III, MD, is a physiatrist and is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and spinal cord injury medicine. He is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Washington and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Horton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Hemiplegia, Spasticity, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Horton is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation and American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Horton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    UPMC Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

    1400 Locust Street, MERCY HOSPITAL, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Munin, MD, is a physiatrist and is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and electrodiagnostic medicine. He is the EMG co-medical director at UPMC Presbyterian and is a professor and vice chair for strategic planning and program development for PM&R at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, with secondary appointments in the departments of rehabilitation science and technology and otolaryngology. He also directs the spasticity and prosthetic rehabilitation clinics at UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Munin received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, followed by his fellowship at Research Enrichment for Physiatrists. Dr. Munin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Hemiplegia, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Moebius Syndrome, and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Munin is board certified in American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine and American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Munin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    490 E North Ave Ste 500, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ye Liang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Liang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, Spastic Paraplegia Type 11, Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 4.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Lacomis, MD, is a neurologist and is certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, and neuromusculoskeletal medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is chief of the Division of Neuromuscular Diseases and director of clinical research for the Live Like Lou Center of ALS Research. He is also a professor of Neurology and Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed his residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, followed by his fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. Lacomis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, and Thymectomy. Dr. Lacomis is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Lacomis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    UPMC Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

    3600 Forbes Avenue, Forbes Tower 3010, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brad Dicianno, MD, is a physiatrist and bioengineer and is certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is the Medical Director of the UPMC Center for Assistive Technology, Director of the UPMC Adult Spina Bifida Clinic, and Medical Director and COO of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories. He also is a Professor, Endowed Research Chair, and Assistant Dean for Medical Student Research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC.Dr. Dicianno’s clinical interests are in the areas of spina bifida and assistive technology. His research interests lie at the intersection of disability, assistive technology, and value-based care. Specifically, he is interested in studying how technologies can improve outcomes for people with disability and improve the delivery of health care and community-based services. He is a member of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Clinician Task Force.View the full list of Dr. Dicianno’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Dicianno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, and Hydrocele. Dr. Dicianno is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

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

    Office

    490 E North Ave Ste 500, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Baser is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Baser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Hereditary Ataxia, and Focal Dystonia.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Office

    3471 5th Ave Ste 1103, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Berry is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Berry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Stroke, Hemiplegia, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Office

    1000 Bower Hill Rd Ste 200, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Wilcox is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wilcox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 4.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Choice Care Physicians PC

    2585 Freeport Rd Ste 105, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Greim is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Greim 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Alliance Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation Services Inc.

    324 Rodi Rd, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Berthold is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Berthold 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 Foot Drop, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Stroke, and Tendinitis.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

    Office

    1200 Brooks Ln Ste 120, 
    Clairton, PA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pushpa Kumari is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Clairton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kumari 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and West Syndrome.

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

    Neurologic Therapeutics Of Pittsburgh LLC

    2790 Mosside Blvd Ste 700, 
    Monroeville, PA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Bonaroti is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bonaroti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fractured Spine, Stroke, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    160 Gallery Dr Ste 300, 
    Canonsburg, PA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Trapanotto is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Trapanotto 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, Chronic Cough, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Pneumonia, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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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