The 20 Best MELAS Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Minnesota, US

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The 20 Best MELAS Syndrome Doctors in Minnesota, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in MELAS Syndrome near Minnesota, US. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    University Of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank

    500 Harvard St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Lipschultz is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Lipschultz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are MELAS Syndrome, Stroke, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Neurology | Pediatric Neurology

    Mayo Clinic

    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Radhika Dhamija is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Neurologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Dhamija is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cowden Syndrome, Lhermitte-Duclos Disease, Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba Syndrome, and Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy.

    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    420 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Karachunski is a Pediatric Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Karachunski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.

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    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome
    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome

    Mayo Clinic

    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reece Hass is a Neurologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Hass is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are MELAS Syndrome, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.

    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome
    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jetter Robertson is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Robertson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are MELAS Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    University Of Minnesota Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc

    909 Fulton St Se, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Berry is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Berry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Propionic Acidemia, Argininosuccinic Aciduria, and Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder. Dr. Berry is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in MELAS Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Now Care Medical Centers

    2600 39th Ave NE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marie Struyk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Struyk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Vitamin D Deficiency, and MELAS Syndrome.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Allen is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Georgios Manousakis is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Manousakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Neurology

    Mayo Clinic

    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Farwa Ali is a Neurologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, and Brown Syndrome. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahar Shelly is a Neurologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Shelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Thymectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital

    1601 Golf Course Rd, 
    Grand Rapids, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Pehl is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Dr. Pehl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    6401 France Ave S, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Dasari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Dasari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Apoplexy, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital

    1601 Golf Course Rd, 
    Grand Rapids, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Soular is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Dr. Soular is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Sciatica.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    2450 Riverside Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Billington is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Billington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Maple Syrup Urine Disease, MELAS Syndrome, Sunken Fontanelles, and Camptodactyly Taurinuria. Dr. Billington is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Radiology | Neurology
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Radiology | Neurology

    Mayo Clinic

    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Hunt is a Radiologist and a Neurologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Arachnoiditis, Glioma, and Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. Dr. Hunt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Neurology

    MN - Neuro

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elie Naddaf is a Neurologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Naddaf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Cytoplasmic Body Myopathy, Nemaline Myopathy, and Myositis.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome

    MN - Neuro

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Coon is a Neurologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Coon has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple System Atrophy, Familial Dysautonomia, Movement Disorders, Low Blood Pressure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Medical Genetics
    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dusica Babovic is a Medical Genetics provider in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Babovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Legius Syndrome, and Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas.

    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    Experienced in MELAS Syndrome
    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keshet Pardo is a Neurologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Pardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of MELAS Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Stroke, Tension Headache, Headache, and Thrombectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Minnesota, US?

    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 Minnesota, US?

    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 MELAS Syndrome doctors in Minnesota, US?

    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 Minnesota, US?

    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 Minnesota, US?

    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 Minnesota, US?

    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 Minnesota, US?

    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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