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    MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis near West Reading, PA. Of these, 15 are Experienced.

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    15 providers found
      Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
      Internal Medicine

      Reading Hospital

      420 S 5th Ave, 
      West Reading, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Zimmerman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Cardiomyopathy, and Pleurisy.

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

      Tower Health Medical Group

      420 S 5th Ave, Hospitalist Services Tower, 
      West Reading, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Prakash Adhikari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Adhikari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Pulmonary Edema, Sepsis, Retropharyngeal Abscess, and Thymectomy.

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

      Tower Health Medical Group

      420 S 5th Ave, Hospitalist Services Tower, 
      West Reading, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ghanshyam Bhatta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bhatta has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Familial Hypertension.

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      Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
      Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

      Reading Hospital

      301 S 7th Ave, Suite 210, 
      West Reading, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gabriel Pilar is a Neurologist in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pilar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Activated PI3K Delta Syndrome (APDS), Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

      Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
      Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

      Reading Hospital

      301 S 7th Ave, Suite 210, 
      West Reading, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tejinder Singh is a Neurologist in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Singh has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

      Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
      Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

      Reading Hospital

      301 S 7th Ave, Suite 210, 
      West Reading, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Clifford Reed is a Neurologist in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

      Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
      Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

      Reading Hospital

      301 S 7th Ave, Suite 210, 
      West Reading, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Leahy is a Neurologist in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leahy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Vertebral Artery Dissection.

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

      Tower Health Medical Group

      301 S 7th Ave, Radiology Tower Health Me, 
      West Reading, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Kane is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endocarditis.

      Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
      Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

      Tower Health Medical Group

      301 S 7th Ave, Radiology Tower Health Me, 
      West Reading, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Brockman is a Physiatrist in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brockman has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Lymphedema.

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

      Tower Health Medical Group

      2610 Keiser Blvd, 
      Wyomissing, PA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Philip Baney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Dr. Baney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
      Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis

      Tower Health Medical Group

      2610 Keiser Blvd, 
      Wyomissing, PA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Mcbride is a Neurologist in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcbride is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Apoplexy.

      Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
      Experienced in Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
      1623 Morgantown Rd, 
      Reading, PA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Barbara Hoffer is a Physiatrist in Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hoffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

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

      Tower Health Medical Group

      2802 Papermill Rd, 
      Wyomissing, PA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Li-hong Lu is a Physiatrist in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

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

      Penn State Health Community Medical Group LLC

      2494 Bernville Rd, Suite 201, 
      Reading, PA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Catherine Edmonds is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Edmonds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

      St Joseph Medical Group

      2500 Bernville Rd, 
      Reading, PA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Beverly Niehls is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Niehls is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and Familial Hypertension.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 West Reading, 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 West Reading, 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 West Reading, 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 West Reading, 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 West Reading, 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 West Reading, 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 West Reading, 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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