The 20 Best Leukodystrophy Doctors Near Me in New York, US

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Leukodystrophy near New York, US. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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31 providers found
    Distinguished in Leukodystrophy
    Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Leukodystrophy
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jaap-jan Boelens is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Boelens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Leukodystrophy, Hepatic Venoocclusive Disease with Immunodeficiency, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Boelens is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Children's Evaluation And Rehab Center

    1410 Pelham Parkway South, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "The primary focus of our laboratory is on defining the regional localization and the biological properties of neural stem cells during embryonic and postnatal development and in the mature and the aging mammalian brain. We are also using stem cells as ""biological probes"" to elucidate the pathogenesis of a spectrum of complex and poorly understood acquired and genetic nervous system disorders. In these prototypical disorders, distinct profiles of regional stem cells or their more lineage-restricted neuronal or glial cell progeny undergo irreversible injury and death in response to acute or more chronic injury signals.". Dr. Mehler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Huntington Disease, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Dementia.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Neurology

    2001 Marcus Avenue, Suite W290, 
    Lake Success, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino

    Emma Laureta is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Laureta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Epilepsy. Dr. Laureta is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Epilepsy and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurology With Special Qualifications In Child Neurology.

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    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Montefiore At 1250 Waters Place

    1250 Waters Place, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Gluck, MD, is the Director of the Montefiore Multiple Sclerosis Center and Assistant Professor at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Her clinical focus is on neuroimmunological diseases that affect the brain and spinal cord, including adult and adolescent multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, neurosarcoidosis and autoimmune encephalitis. Dr. Gluck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    The Children's Hospital At Montefiore

    3415 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Wasserstein is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Wasserstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD), Niemann-Pick Disease, Reticulohistiocytoma, and Splenomegaly.

    Referral may be required
    100 East 77th Street, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew

    Daniel Gratch, MD is a board-certified neurologist and attending physician at Northwell Health at the Lenox Hill and Staten Island University Hospitals. He is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered, and multidisciplinary care for patients with neuro-immunological disorders, including multiple sclerosis (MS), and a wide range of other neurological disorders. He completed medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with presitigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honors. He completed neurology residency at NYU Langone School of Medicine (serving as a chief resident in his final year) and a two year combined research/clinical fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is an expert in novel immunotherapy treatments for MS and continues to engage in cutting edge research to move the field forward. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Gratch has been chosen to be a leader in education in the Northwell system. He is the Associate Program Director (APD) for the combined Staten Island / Lenox Hill neurology residency, for which he serves as a mentor, educator, innovator, and advocate. He also is the medical student clerkship site director for Lenox Hill helping to train and educate our future physicians. Dr. Gratch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), CACH Syndrome, Transverse Myelitis, and Leukodystrophy. Dr. Gratch is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

    1428 Madison Ave, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaya Ganesh is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Ganesh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD), Niemann-Pick Disease, Pompe Disease, and Danon Disease.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Family Medicine

    UHS Pediatrics Vestal

    4417 Vestal Pkwy E, 
    Vestal, NY 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Rosato is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vestal, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Rosato is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Neurology
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Upstate Epilepsy Clinic

    90 Presidential Plz Fl 4, 
    Syracuse, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Meyer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Post Polio Syndrome.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    The Institute For Family Health

    300 Cadman Plz W Fl 17, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Fitzpatrick is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Fitzpatrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Vertigo, Neuralgia, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gustavo Maegawa is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Maegawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Krabbe Disease, Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD), Niemann-Pick Disease, and Gaucher Disease. Dr. Maegawa is board certified in Clinical Genetics And Genomics (MD) and Medical Biochemical Genetics. Dr. Maegawa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    St. Peter's MS And Headache Center

    63 Shaker Rd, Ste G01, 
    Albany, NY 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Istre is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Istre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Epilepsy. Dr. Istre is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Psychiatry.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Radiology | General Surgery | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Radiology | General Surgery | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building

    177 Ft. Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Muhammad Umair is a diagnostic radiologist practicing at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He is an assistant professor of radiology at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and an attending radiologists at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Umair specializes in cardiac and vascular imaging and cardiovascular MRI. Dr. Umair’s research is focused on ethical and economic considerations in the implementation of artificial intelligence in radiology, cost-effective use of cardiac MRI, MRI contrast agents including nanoparticle-based contrasts, MRI in vasculature including 4D flow, and parametric mapping and ECV in cardiac MRI and ARVD. Dr. Umair earned his medical degree from King Edward Medical University, followed by a fellowship in interventional radiology and general surgery residency at Johns Hopkins. He subsequently completed a diagnostic radiology residency and certification with early certification in interventional radiology (ESIR) at Northwestern University. He completed a cardiovascular imaging fellowship at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. Dr. Umair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chondrodysplasia, Grebe Type, Acromesomelic Dysplasia Hunter Thompson Type, Acromesomelic Dysplasia Campailla Martinelli Type, and Acromesomelic Dysplasia Maroteaux Type.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alejandro Iglesias, MD is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Director of the Inherited Metabolic Program, Program Director of the Medical Genetics Residency program and Attending Physician in the Division of Medical Genetics, Department of Pediatrics at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. He is a clinical and biochemical geneticist primarily interested in inherited metabolic disorders and neurogenetics and dysmorphology. In his role as Director of the Inherited Metabolic Program he is deeply involved in all aspects related with the diagnosis, management and overall care of patients and families with these disorders. In addition, he is in charge of the education of young physicians and medical students in the field of IMD. As an educator, he is in charge of the medical biochemistry lecture series for the first year medical students at the Physicians & Surgeons Medical School at Columbia University paving the way for a new generations of brilliant medical students at Columbia University. Finally, his involvement with the diagnosis and care of patients with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy has been one of his main accomplishments in the recent years, especially since the introduction of newborn screening in New York State. He has a been involved from the beginning in the development of the program and is active member of the NYS group of metabolic physicians taking care of these patients. In addtion he has been actively involved in all developments asscoiated with newborn screening for Krabbe disease and Pompe disease. Dr. Iglesias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypotonia, Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Cortical Dysplasia. Dr. Iglesias is board certified in Pediatrics, Clinical Genetics And Genomics (MD), and Clinical Biochemical Genetics. Dr. Iglesias is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required

    ColumbiaDoctors - Columbus Circle

    5 Columbus Cir, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Naomi Yachelevich is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Yachelevich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukodystrophy, Hypotonia, and Childhood Pancreatitis. Dr. Yachelevich is board certified in Clinical Genetics And Genomics (MD). Dr. Yachelevich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Palliative Medicine
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Holloway is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Holloway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, PEPCK 1 Deficiency, Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Oda Primary Health Care Network Inc.

    517 Park Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Molofsky is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Molofsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vein of Galen Aneurysm, GAPO Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Tension Headache.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Helen L. & Martin S. Kimmel Hyperbaric & Advanced Wound Healing Center

    240 E 38th St Fl 13, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Krupp is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Krupp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Yeshiva University

    1410 Pelham Pkwy S, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Solen Gokhan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Gokhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses CACH Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, Huntington Disease, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Child Neurology At NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

    505 E 70th St Fl 3, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Pascual is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Pascual is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucose Transporter Deficiency, Seizures, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Epilepsy. Dr. Pascual is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 New York, US?

    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 New York, US?

    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 New York, US?

    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 New York, US?

    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 New York, US?

    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 New York, US?

    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 New York, US?

    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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