The 20 Best Leukodystrophy Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX
Find the Top Leukodystrophy Experts and Specialists
Texas Neurology, P.A.
Dr. Schiffmann is a renowned expert on neurometabolic diseases. He earned his medical degree from the University of Liège, Belgium and a Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Research from Duke University. He is board-certified in Neurology with a Special Qualification in Child Neurology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Schiffmann was a lead researcher at the United States National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland for over 17 years (1991-2007) and then the Director of the Institute of Metabolic Disease at the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute in Dallas, Texas, 2008-2019. Dr. Schiffmann is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Christian University and a Clinical Professor, Texas A&M University Medical School College of Medicine. He is also a Senior Vice President for Clinical Research at 4D Molecular Therapeutics. Dr. Schiffmann has been performing pre-clinical and clinical research on lysosomal storage diseases since 1991 with a special focus on the natural history, pathogenesis and therapy of Fabry disease, Gaucher disease and the leukodystrophies. One of his particular interests and areas of expertise is to address patients with undiagnosed neurological diseases. Dr. Schiffmann has published 276 peer-reviewed research articles and over 15 book chapters. Dr. Schiffmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gaucher Disease Type 3, Fabry Disease, Gaucher Disease, and Leukodystrophy. Dr. Schiffmann is board certified in Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology and Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.
Lisa Emrick is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Emrick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses MELAS Syndrome, Hypotonia, CACH Syndrome, Cortical Dysplasia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Emrick is currently accepting new patients.
UT Southwestern - Neurology
Saima Kayani is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kayani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 143 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, CLN3 Disease, CLN4 Disease, and CLN5 Disease.
UT Southwestern - Neurology
Jennifer Thomas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 112 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aphantasia, GAPO Syndrome, Cerebellar Hypoplasia, and Lissencephaly 2.
Texas Neurology, P.A.
Dr. Nagaraj is a board-certified neurologist who practices general neurology with special interests in multiple sclerosis and neuromuscular disorders. He received his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed neurology residency at the University of North Carolina Hospitals. Dr. Nagaraj completed his fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. He is co-director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center at Texas Neurology, which focuses on clinical research and advanced therapies for the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis. Dr. Nagaraj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Dr. Nagaraj is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology- American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Molec & Human Gen
In my clinical practice, I see adult patients with diagnosed or suspected genetic disease. This includes both chromosomal abnormalities, as well as single gene disorders. I see patients with a variety of disorders, including Tuberous Sclerosis, Neurofibromatosis, connective tissue disease including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Marfan syndrome, and familial cancer syndromes. I have a particular clinical interest in patients with cardiopulmonary disease. As a physician-scientist, I have a research focus on postural orthostatic hypotension (POTS) and pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH). Dr. Posey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypotonia, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, and Cortical Dysplasia. Dr. Posey is currently accepting new patients.
UT Physicians
Stephen Kaminsky is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Kaminsky 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 Subcutaneous Emphysema, Emphysema, Hereditary Ataxia, and CACH Syndrome.
UT Southwestern - Dept Of Pediatric Neurology
Kaitlin Batley is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Ms. Batley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Amyotonia Congenita, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Thymectomy.
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Rafael Villalobos is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brownsville, Texas. Dr. Villalobos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Susac Syndrome, GAPO Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Delayed Growth.
UT Southwestern Pediatric Neurology Clinic
Michael Dowling is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Dowling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, GAPO Syndrome, Moyamoya Disease, and Bacterial Meningitis.
Scottish Rite For Children
Michelle Christie is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Christie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Paraplegia, Spasticity, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 4.
Children's Medical Center/Children's Health
Sumit Singh is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retropharyngeal Abscess, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, and Tissue Biopsy.
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Stephen Kralik is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kralik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Glioma, Ganglioglioma, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, and Cortical Dysplasia.
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Rajan Patel is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced 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 Hydrocephalus, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Osteotomy.
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Jinfon Ong is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Ong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, GAPO Syndrome, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease.
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Firoozeh Kar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Webster, Texas. Dr. Kar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Muscle Atrophy, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Dementia.
Nicola Brunetti-Pierri is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Brunetti-Pierri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome, and Argininosuccinic Aciduria.
Central Texas Subspecialists For Children PLLC
Holly Keeley is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Keeley 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 GAPO Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Delayed Growth, and Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease.
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Brendan Kelley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kelley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Cerebellar Degeneration, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Primary Progressive Aphasia.
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Karen Keough is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Keough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), and Lissencephaly 1.
Last Updated: 06/30/2026



