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    MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Leukodystrophy near Philadelphia, PA. Of these, 9 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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    16 providers found
      Elite in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Elite in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology

      Childrens Health Care Associates Inc

      3401 Civic Ctr Blvd, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Adeline Vanderver is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vanderver is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, and Gastrostomy.

      Elite in Leukodystrophy
      Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | Neurology
      Elite in Leukodystrophy
      Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | Neurology
      3401 Civic Center Blvd, Chca Nuerology, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Laura Adang is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Adang is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      Distinguished in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology

      Childrens Health Care Associates Inc

      3401 Civic Ctr Blvd, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amy Waldman is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Waldman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are CACH Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Leukodystrophy, Optic Neuritis, and Gastrostomy.

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      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatrics | Medical Genetics

      Childrens Health Care Associates Inc

      3401 Civic Ctr Blvd, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ahrens-Nicklas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency, Cardiomyopathic Lentiginosis, Chondrodysplasia Punctata with Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency, and Noonan Syndrome.

      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Medical Genetics
      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Medical Genetics
      3401 Civic Center Blvd, Division Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Xinying Hong is a Medical Genetics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Krabbe Disease, Leukodystrophy, Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), and Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency.

      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Kurre is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kurre is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Fanconi Anemia, Congenital Aplastic Anemia, Aplastic Anemia, Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology
      Advanced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology
      Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia 3401 Civic Center B, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amytice Mirchi is a Pediatric Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mirchi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Leukodystrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, CACH Syndrome, and Hypotonia.

      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Experienced in Leukodystrophy

      University Of Penn-Medical Group

      3400 Civic Ctr Blvd 1, Abram Cancer Ctr Pacam 1 F, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Scherer is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scherer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), Septic Arthritis, and Andermann Syndrome.

      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Experienced in Leukodystrophy

      Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jennifer Murphy is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Phosphoglycerate Mutase Deficiency, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 7, Phosphoglycerate Kinase Deficiency, and Glycogen Storage Disease Type 9. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Experienced in Leukodystrophy

      Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Dowling is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dowling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, and Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis. Dr. Dowling is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology

      Childrens Health Care Associates Inc

      3401 Civic Ctr Blvd, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mariko Bennett is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Polycystic Lipomembranous Osteodysplasia with Sclerosing Leukoencephalopathy, TORCH Syndrome, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology

      Childrens Health Care Associates Inc

      3401 Civic Ctr Blvd, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Marsh is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Marsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Rett Syndrome, Epilepsy, West Syndrome, and CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder.

      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
      34th St. & Civic Center Blvd, The Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, Room 9nw55, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elizabeth Bhoj is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bhoj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Hardikar Syndrome, Coffin-Siris Syndrome, Acheiropody, Hypotonia, and Myringotomy.

      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      3401 Civic Center Blvd, Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia - Neurology, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brenda Banwell is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Banwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), CACH Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Banwell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      3401 Civic Center Blvd, 9nw, Room 55, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ingo Helbig is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Helbig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Spasmus Nutans.

      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Leukodystrophy
      Internal Medicine

      Penn Internal Medicine - Michael Cirigliano Internal Medicine

      3701 Market Street, Suite 370, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Cirigliano is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cirigliano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Degos Disease, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 near Philadelphia, 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 Leukodystrophy doctor near Philadelphia, 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 Leukodystrophy doctors near Philadelphia, 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 Leukodystrophy doctors near Philadelphia, 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 Leukodystrophy doctor near Philadelphia, 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 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 near Philadelphia, 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 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 near Philadelphia, PA?

      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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