The 20 Best Leukodystrophy Doctors Near Me in Seattle, WA

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The 20 Best Leukodystrophy Doctors near Seattle, WA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Leukodystrophy near Seattle, WA. Of these, 5 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Optum – Madison Center

    904 7th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I treat every patient as I would my own family. This begins with a thorough work-up to establish an accurate diagnosis, followed by effective treatments and management of the neurologic problem. Dr. Nago is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Cerebellar Degeneration, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Bell's Palsy.

    904 7th Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I am committed to providing high quality medical care for each of my patient that I would want for myself or my family members. I believe in educating patients to empower them to actively participate in their care. Dr. Doreswamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Fainting, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Central Sleep Apnea.

    Jason G. Attaman
    Pain Medicine | Physiatry
    Pain Medicine | Physiatry
    900 Terry Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Attaman is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Attaman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Neuralgia, Autonomic Dysreflexia, and Beriberi. Dr. Attaman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Lisa Caylor
    Neurology
    Neurology
    550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Caylor is a board-certified neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in adults. Her clinical interests include the evaluation of patients with seizures and seizure-like disorders and women's issues in epilepsy. She actively participates in clinical trials of epilepsy medications and is a frequent lecturer on epilepsy. Dr. Caylor was selected by Seattle Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Caylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Partial Seizure, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

    Pin-yi Ko
    Pediatric Neurology
    Pediatric Neurology

    Swedish Pediatric Neuroscience Center

    550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Pin-Yi Ko is a pediatric neurologist known for her expertise in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in children. Dr. Ko is recognized for her compassionate approach to patient care, ensuring that each child receives tailored treatment plans that address their unique needs. In addition to her clinical practice, she is actively involved in research focused on advancing the understanding of pediatric neurological disorders. Dr. Ko is a member of several professional organizations, where she collaborates with fellow experts to improve healthcare outcomes for children worldwide. Dr. Ko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Encephalitis.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suman Jayadev is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Jayadev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.

    Optum - Northgate Plaza

    9709 3rd Ave NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Listening to the patient is essential to developing a strong patient-physician relationship, accurate diagnosis, understanding of ones disease, and the best possible treatment strategy. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Neurology

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yi-han Lin is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Huntington Disease, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Medical Genetics

    The Association Of University Physicians

    1959 Ne Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sirisak Chanprasert is a Medical Genetics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chanprasert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are MELAS Syndrome, Fabry Disease, Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency, and Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dararat Mingbunjerdsuk is a Pediatric Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Mingbunjerdsuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Tourette Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Xiuhua Bozarth is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Bozarth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Seizures, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Epilepsy in Children.

    Nicholas Moy
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Internal Medicine | Integrative Medicine
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy
    Internal Medicine | Integrative Medicine

    Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Bellevue

    11695 NE 4th Street, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Moy, MD, MAS, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering primary care for adults, with special medical interest in quality improvement and geriatrics. Dr. Moy loves to make a difference in people's lives, from treating basic conditions such as a cold or flu, to managing more complicated conditions such as diabetes or hypertension. As the captain of the ship, so to speak, he oversees his patients' care, ensuring smooth and timely coordination with specialists, as needed, to fully address their health care needs.Outside of his practice, Dr. Moy enjoys hiking, kite flying, gardening and cooking.Dr. Moy is a member of the Concierge Medicine team. Learn more aboutConcierge Medicine. Dr. Moy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 near Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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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