The 20 Best MELAS Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Gelderland, NL

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in MELAS Syndrome near Gelderland, NL. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in MELAS Syndrome

    Mirian C. Janssen
    Distinguished in MELAS Syndrome

    Mirian C. Janssen
    Referral may be required
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Mirian Janssen practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Ms. Janssen is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Classic Galactosemia, Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, MELAS Syndrome, Galactokinase Deficiency, and Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in MELAS Syndrome

    Jan A. Smeitink
    Distinguished in MELAS Syndrome

    Jan A. Smeitink
    Referral may be required
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Jan Smeitink practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Smeitink is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency, MELAS Syndrome, Leigh Syndrome, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.

    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome

    Richard J. Rodenburg
    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome

    Richard J. Rodenburg
    Referral may be required
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Richard Rodenburg practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Mr. Rodenburg is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency, Lactic Acidosis, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, Leigh Syndrome, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome

    Nael N. Kasri
    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome

    Nael N. Kasri
    Referral may be required
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Nael Kasri practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Mr. Kasri is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses MELAS Syndrome, Coffin-Siris Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Lactic Acidosis.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Julien D. Beyrath
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Julien D. Beyrath
    Referral may be required
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Julien Beyrath practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Mr. Beyrath is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency, Leigh Syndrome, and MELAS Syndrome.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Christiaan J. Saris
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Christiaan J. Saris
    Referral may be required
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Christiaan Saris practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Mr. Saris is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Jaap A. Bakker
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Jaap A. Bakker
    Referral may be required
    Wageningen, GE, NL 

    Jaap Bakker practices practicing medicine in Wageningen, Netherlands. Bakker is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hyperprolinemia, Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Teun M. Gunnewiek-Klein
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Teun M. Gunnewiek-Klein
    Referral may be required
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Teun Gunnewiek-Klein practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Gunnewiek-Klein is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. Their clinical expertise encompasses MELAS Syndrome and PMM2-Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Sharita Timal
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Sharita Timal
    Referral may be required
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Sharita Timal practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Ms. Timal is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses MELAS Syndrome and Leigh Syndrome.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Ulrich U. Brandt
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Ulrich U. Brandt
    Referral may be required
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Ulrich Brandt practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Mr. Brandt is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cutis Laxa, Leigh Syndrome, Barth Syndrome, and Autosomal Recessive Cutis Laxa Type 1.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Jack F. Wetzels
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Jack F. Wetzels
    Referral may be required
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Jack Wetzels practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Mr. Wetzels is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Membranous Nephropathy, Glomerulonephritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Bert A. De Vries
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Bert A. De Vries
    Referral may be required

    Radboudumc

    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Bert De Vries practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Mr. De Vries is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 1p36 Deletion Syndrome, Coffin-Siris Syndrome, Miller Syndrome, Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Imelda J. De Groot
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Imelda J. De Groot
    Referral may be required
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Imelda De Groot practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Ms. De Groot is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Laura Rodwell
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Laura Rodwell
    Referral may be required
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Laura Rodwell practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Ms. Rodwell is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Heyde Syndrome, Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Frederik M. Van Den Heuvel
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Frederik M. Van Den Heuvel
    Referral may be required
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Frederik Van Den Heuvel practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Mr. Van Den Heuvel is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rigid Spine Syndrome, Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, COVID-19, and Endocarditis.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Chantal Schoenmaker
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Chantal Schoenmaker
    Referral may be required
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Chantal Schoenmaker practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Ms. Schoenmaker is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses MELAS Syndrome.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Robin J. Nijveldt
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Robin J. Nijveldt
    Referral may be required
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Robin Nijveldt practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Nijveldt is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Rigid Spine Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Anjo J. Janssen
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Anjo J. Janssen
    Referral may be required
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Anjo Janssen practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Janssen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. Their clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Ataxia-Telangiectasia, MELAS Syndrome, and Asphyxia Neonatorum.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Ger J. Pruijn
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Ger J. Pruijn
    Referral may be required
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Ger Pruijn practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Mr. Pruijn is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cytoplasmic Body Myopathy, Cartilage-Hair Hypoplasia, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Liesbeth T. Wintjes
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Liesbeth T. Wintjes
    Referral may be required
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Liesbeth Wintjes practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Wintjes is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency, Sengers Syndrome, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of MELAS Syndrome?

    Mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes (MELAS) is a condition that affects many of the body's systems, particularly the brain and nervous system (encephalo-) and muscles (myopathy). The signs and symptoms of this disorder most often appear in childhood following a period of normal development, although they can begin at any age. Early symptoms may include muscle weakness and pain, recurrent headaches, loss of appetite, vomiting, and seizures. Most affected individuals experience stroke-like episodes beginning before age 40. These episodes often involve temporary muscle weakness on one side of the body (hemiparesis), altered consciousness, vision abnormalities, seizures, and severe headaches resembling migraines. Repeated stroke-like episodes can progressively damage the brain, leading to vision loss, problems with movement, and a loss of intellectual function (dementia).

    When should I see a MELAS Syndrome doctor in Gelderland, NL?

    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 MELAS Syndrome doctor in Gelderland, NL?

    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 MELAS Syndrome doctor in Gelderland, NL?

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    How does MediFind rank MELAS Syndrome doctors in Gelderland, NL?

    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 MELAS Syndrome doctors in Gelderland, NL?

    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 MELAS Syndrome doctor in Gelderland, NL?

    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 MELAS Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different MELAS Syndrome 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 MELAS Syndrome doctor in Gelderland, NL?

    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 MELAS Syndrome 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 MELAS Syndrome 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 MELAS Syndrome doctors in Gelderland, NL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the MELAS Syndrome 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 MELAS Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the MELAS Syndrome 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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