The 20 Best Leukodystrophy Doctors in France

Find the Top Leukodystrophy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 137 doctor with experience in Leukodystrophy near France. Of these, 122 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Leukodystrophy
    Elite in Leukodystrophy
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    Paris, FR 

    Odile Tanguy-Boespflug practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Tanguy-Boespflug is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukodystrophy, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1.

    Elite in Leukodystrophy
    Elite in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required
    Paris, FR 

    Caroline Sevin practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Sevin is rated as an Elite 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 CACH Syndrome, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Leukodystrophy, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Leukodystrophy
    Distinguished in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required
    Paris, FR 

    Francoise Piguet practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Piguet is rated as a Distinguished 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 Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

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    Distinguished in Leukodystrophy
    Distinguished in Leukodystrophy
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    Paris, FR 

    Fanny Mochel practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Mochel is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Spasticity, Homocystinuria due to MTHFR Deficiency, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Leukodystrophy
    Distinguished in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required
    Paris, FR 

    Emilie Audouard practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Audouard is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required
    Paris, FR 

    Eliane Gluckman practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Gluckman is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required
    Paris, FR 

    Yann Nadjar practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Mr. Nadjar is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Niemann-Pick Disease, Leukodystrophy, Xanthoma, and Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required
    Paris, FR 

    Patrick Aubourg practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Mr. Aubourg is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), CACH Syndrome, Addison's Disease, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required
    Rue Léo Saignat, 
    Bordeaux, FR 

    Martin Teichmann practices practicing medicine in Bordeaux, France. Mr. Teichmann is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, Leukodystrophy, Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria, and Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required
    Bordeaux, FR 

    Cyril Goizet practices practicing medicine in Bordeaux, France. Mr. Goizet is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Periventricular Heterotopia, Paraplegia, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required
    Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Paris, FR 

    Monique Elmaleh practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Elmaleh is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukodystrophy, Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required
    Paris, FR 

    Imen Dorboz practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Dorboz is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses CACH Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, Sengers Syndrome, and Congenital Cataract.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required
    Paris, FR 

    Antonin Lamaziere practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Mr. Lamaziere is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chondrodysplasia Punctata with Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency, X-Linked Chondrodysplasia Punctata 2, Chondrodysplasia Punctata Syndrome, and Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required
    Frepillon, FR 

    Simon Samaan practices practicing medicine in Frepillon, France. Mr. Samaan is rated as an Advanced 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 Leukodystrophy, Sengers Syndrome, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, and CACH Syndrome.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required
    UMR 703, Oniris, INRAE, Route De Gachet, CS 40706, 
    Nantes, FR 

    Marie-anne Colle practices practicing medicine in Nantes, France. Ms. Colle is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required
    Paris, FR 

    Marina Calvo-Cavazzana practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Calvo-Cavazzana is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), Addison's Disease, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required
    Marseille, FR 

    Brigitte Chabrol practices practicing medicine in Marseille, France. Ms. Chabrol 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required
    Paris, FR 

    Nathalie Boddaert practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Boddaert is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Arachnoid Cysts, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Spinal Fusion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required
    Angers, FR 

    Magalie Barth practices practicing medicine in Angers, France. Ms. Barth is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Behr Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required
    Clermont-ferrand, FR 

    Catherine Sarret practices practicing medicine in Clermont-ferrand, France. Ms. Sarret is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome, Hypomelanosis of Ito, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Gastrostomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    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 France?

    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 France?

    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 do I find the best Leukodystrophy doctor in France?

    You can find a Leukodystrophy doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Leukodystrophy doctors in France?

    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 France?

    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 France?

    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 France?

    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 France?

    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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