The 20 Best MELAS Syndrome Doctors Near Me in peoria, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 1 doctor with experience in MELAS Syndrome near peoria, IL. Of these, 1 are Advanced.

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    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Neurology

    200 East Pennsylvania Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    309-624-4000
    Languages Spoken:
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    Jorge Kattah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Kattah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Brown Syndrome, Papilledema, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Kattah is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Kattah is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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).

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