The 20 Best Leukodystrophy Doctors Near Me in Ontario, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Leukodystrophy near Ontario, CA. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Daniela Pohl practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Pohl is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    London, ON, CA 

    Sunita Venkateswaran practices practicing medicine in London, Canada. Ms. Venkateswaran is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, Yunis-Varon Syndrome, and Miller Syndrome.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    401 Smyth Road, K1H 8L1, 
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    David Dyment practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Dyment is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dubowitz Syndrome, SHORT Syndrome, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Microcephaly.

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    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    1200 Main St. W, 
    Hamilton, ON, CA 

    Mark Tarnopolsky practices practicing medicine in Hamilton, Canada. Mr. Tarnopolsky is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhabdomyolysis, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Nerve Decompression, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    170 Elizabeth Street, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Susan Blaser practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Blaser is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Oculocerebrocutaneous Syndrome, Orbital Cellulitis, Cerebelloparenchymal Disorder 3, X-Linked Chondrodysplasia Punctata 2, and Glossectomy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Kristin Kernohan practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Kernohan is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, Micrognathia, and Microcephaly.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Taila Hartley practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Hartley is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses 1p36 Deletion Syndrome, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, Dubowitz Syndrome, and Multiple Synostoses Syndrome 1.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    London, ON, CA 

    Robert Hammond practices practicing medicine in London, Canada. Mr. Hammond is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Marchiafava Bignami Disease, Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency, Epilepsy, CACH Syndrome, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    London, ON, CA 

    Manas Sharma practices practicing medicine in London, Canada. Mr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Low Blood Pressure, Encephalitis, Thrombectomy, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Mark Grinberg practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Grinberg is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Leukodystrophy, and Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Hernan Gonorazky practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Gonorazky is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Centronuclear Myopathy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Distal Arthrogryposis Type 6.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    London, ON, CA 

    Sally Esmail practices practicing medicine in London, Canada. Ms. Esmail is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cutis Laxa, Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis, Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis, and Primary Tubular Proximal Acidosis.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    555 University Avenue, M5G 1X8, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Michal Feigenberg-Inbar practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Feigenberg-Inbar is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Infantile Refsum Disease, and Glutaric Acidemia Type 2.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Hamilton, ON, CA 

    Lauren Brick practices practicing medicine in Hamilton, Canada. Ms. Brick is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteopathia Striata Cranial Sclerosis, Subcortical Band Heterotopia, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, and Lissencephaly 1.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Hamilton, ON, CA 

    Rajesh Ramachandrannair practices practicing medicine in Hamilton, Canada. Mr. Ramachandrannair is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, West Syndrome, and Spasmus Nutans.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Hamilton, ON, CA 

    Breanne Dale practices practicing medicine in Hamilton, Canada. Ms. Dale is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Hypotonia, Leukodystrophy, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    555 University Avenue, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Helen Branson practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Branson is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome, Ring Chromosome 18, Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    401 Smyth Road, 
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Richard Webster practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Webster is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency Neuronopathy, Epilepsy, Thrombectomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    1151 Richmond Street, 
    London, ON, CA 

    Chitra Prasad practices practicing medicine in London, Canada. Ms. Prasad is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Galloway-Mowat Syndrome, Micrognathia, and Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Alexa Derksen practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Derksen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cockayne Syndrome Type 1, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, Cockayne Syndrome Type 2, and Cockayne Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Leukodystrophy?

    A Leukodystrophy is a type of rare genetic disorder that affects the brain, spinal cord, and other nerves in the body. It is caused by destruction of the white matter of the brain. The white matter degrades due to defects of the myelin, which is a fatty covering that insulates nerves in the brain. Myelin is needed to protect the nerves and the nerves can't function normally without it. These disorders are progressive, meaning they tend to get worse with time. The leukodystrophies are a group of disorders caused by spelling mistakes in the genes involved in making myelin. Specific leukodystrophies include metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Krabbe Leukodystrophy, X-linked adrenoLeukodystrophy, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, Canavan disease, and Alexander disease. The most common symptom of a Leukodystrophy is a decline in functioning of an infant or child who previously appeared healthy. This gradual loss may be seen with issues in body tone, movements, gait, speech, ability to eat, vision, hearing, and behavior.

    When should I see a Leukodystrophy doctor in Ontario, CA?

    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 Leukodystrophy doctor in Ontario, CA?

    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 Leukodystrophy doctors in Ontario, CA?

    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 Leukodystrophy doctors in Ontario, CA?

    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 Leukodystrophy doctor in Ontario, CA?

    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 Leukodystrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Leukodystrophy 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 Leukodystrophy doctor in Ontario, CA?

    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 Leukodystrophy 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 Leukodystrophy 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 Leukodystrophy doctors in Ontario, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Leukodystrophy 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 Leukodystrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Leukodystrophy 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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