The 20 Best MELAS Syndrome Doctors in Norway

Find the Top MELAS Syndrome Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in MELAS Syndrome near Norway. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome

    Laurence A. Bindoff
    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome

    Laurence A. Bindoff
    Referral may be required
    Bergen, NO 

    Laurence Bindoff practices practicing medicine in Bergen, Norway. Mr. Bindoff is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome, Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis, MELAS Syndrome, and Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease.

    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome

    Hans J. Overgaard
    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome

    Hans J. Overgaard
    Referral may be required
    As, NO 

    Hans Overgaard practices practicing medicine in As, Norway. Mr. Overgaard is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dengue Fever, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, Malaria, and MELAS Syndrome.

    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome

    Charalampos Tzoulis
    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome

    Charalampos Tzoulis
    Referral may be required
    Bergen, NO 

    Charalampos Tzoulis practices practicing medicine in Bergen, Norway. Tzoulis is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency, and Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome.

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    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Omar Hikmat
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Omar Hikmat
    Referral may be required
    Bergen, NO 

    Omar Hikmat practices practicing medicine in Bergen, Norway. Mr. Hikmat 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 Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome, Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis, and MELAS Syndrome.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Magnhild Rasmussen
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Magnhild Rasmussen
    Referral may be required
    Oslo, NO 

    Magnhild Rasmussen practices practicing medicine in Oslo, Norway. Rasmussen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, Paramyotonia Congenita, CAPOS Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Petter H. Kvadsheim
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Petter H. Kvadsheim
    Referral may be required
    Horten, NO 

    Petter Kvadsheim practices practicing medicine in Horten, Norway. Mr. Kvadsheim is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses MELAS Syndrome and Ear Barotrauma.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Eylert Brodtkorb
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Eylert Brodtkorb
    Referral may be required

    St. Olav University Hospital

    Trondheim, NO 

    Eylert Brodtkorb practices practicing medicine in Trondheim, Norway. Brodtkorb is rated as an Experienced 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 Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Vibeke Arntsen
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Vibeke Arntsen
    Referral may be required
    Trondheim, NO 

    Vibeke Arntsen practices practicing medicine in Trondheim, Norway. Arntsen 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 Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Christian A. Vedeler
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Christian A. Vedeler
    Referral may be required
    Bergen, NO 

    Christian Vedeler practices practicing medicine in Bergen, Norway. Mr. Vedeler is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, Encephalitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Fredrik Hoel
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Fredrik Hoel
    Referral may be required
    Bergen, NO 

    Fredrik Hoel practices practicing medicine in Bergen, Norway. Mr. Hoel is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Mononucleosis, Fibromyalgia, and MELAS Syndrome.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Karl J. Tronstad
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Karl J. Tronstad
    Referral may be required
    Bergen, NO 

    Karl Tronstad practices practicing medicine in Bergen, Norway. Mr. Tronstad 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 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Mononucleosis, Fibromyalgia, and Glioblastoma.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Christian Samsonsen
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Christian Samsonsen
    Referral may be required
    Trondheim, NO 

    Christian Samsonsen practices practicing medicine in Trondheim, Norway. Mr. Samsonsen 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 Epilepsy, Seizures, Absence Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Mona C. Gjessing
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Mona C. Gjessing
    Referral may be required
    As, NO 

    Mona Gjessing practices practicing medicine in As, Norway. Ms. Gjessing is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pustules, Amebiasis, Necrosis, and MELAS Syndrome.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Harald Aurlien
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Harald Aurlien
    Referral may be required
    Bergen, NO 

    Harald Aurlien practices practicing medicine in Bergen, Norway. Mr. Aurlien 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 Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Absence Seizure.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Kristin N. Varhaug
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Kristin N. Varhaug
    Referral may be required
    Bergen, NO 

    Kristin Varhaug practices practicing medicine in Bergen, Norway. Ms. Varhaug is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Renal Tubular Acidosis.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Lars P. Folkow
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Lars P. Folkow
    Referral may be required
    Tromso, NO 

    Lars Folkow practices practicing medicine in Tromso, Norway. Mr. Folkow 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 Cerebral Hypoxia, MELAS Syndrome, and Hypothermia.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Iain G. Johnston
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Iain G. Johnston
    Referral may be required
    Bergen, NO 

    Iain Johnston practices practicing medicine in Bergen, Norway. Mr. Johnston is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, and MELAS Syndrome.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Trond Sand
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Trond Sand
    Referral may be required
    Trondheim, NO 

    Trond Sand practices practicing medicine in Trondheim, Norway. Mr. Sand 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 Migraine, Tension Headache, Headache, and Insomnia.

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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 Norway?

    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 Norway?

    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.  

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    How does MediFind rank MELAS Syndrome doctors in Norway?

    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 Norway?

    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 Norway?

    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 Norway?

    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 Norway?

    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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