The 20 Best Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Doctors Near Me in New York, US

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The 20 Best Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Doctors in New York, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy near New York, US. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Transplant Surgery

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jaap-jan Boelens is a Transplant Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Boelens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Leukodystrophy, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft. Dr. Boelens is currently accepting new patients.

    Emma C. Laureta
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Neurology

    2001 Marcus Avenue, Suite W290, 
    Lake Success, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino

    Emma Laureta is a Pediatric Neurologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Laureta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Family Medicine

    UHS Pediatrics Vestal

    4417 Vestal Pkwy E, 
    Vestal, NY 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Rosato is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vestal, New York. Dr. Rosato has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

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    Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Neurology
    Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Neurology

    Upstate Epilepsy Clinic

    90 Presidential Plz Fl 4, 
    Syracuse, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenny Meyer is a Neurologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Post Polio Syndrome.

    Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

    The Institute For Family Health

    300 Cadman Plz W Fl 17, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Fitzpatrick is a Neurologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Fitzpatrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Vertigo, Neuralgia, and Migraine.

    Erik D. Istre
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Neurology | Psychiatry

    St. Peter's MS And Headache Center

    63 Shaker Rd, Ste G01, 
    Albany, NY 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Istre is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in Albany, New York. Dr. Istre has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

    Oda Primary Health Care Network Inc.

    517 Park Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Molofsky is a Neurologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Molofsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Vein of Galen Aneurysm, GAPO Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Tension Headache.

    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Palliative Medicine

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Holloway is a Palliative Medicine provider in Rochester, New York. Dr. Holloway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency, PEPCK 1 Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Internal Medicine

    Culver Medical Group

    913 Culver Rd, 
    Rochester, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Nead is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Nead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Headache, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Canavan Disease.

    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

    Child Neurology At NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

    505 E 70th St Fl 3, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Pascual is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Pascual is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Glucose Transporter Deficiency, Seizures, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Epilepsy. Dr. Pascual is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

    Gramercy Park Physicians LLP

    10 Union Sq E, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Scelsa is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Scelsa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    10 Union Sq E Frnt 5G, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hillary Raynes is a Pediatric Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Raynes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Krabbe Disease, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), and Seizures.

    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

    Office

    665 Stoneleigh Ave, 
    Carmel, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzanne Brown is a Neurologist in Carmel, New York. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

    Women And Children's Hospital

    219 Bryant St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Langan is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Langan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Krabbe Disease, CACH Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, and Brain Stem Cancer.

    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Hematology | Oncology

    Women And Children's Hospital

    219 Bryant St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barbara Bambach is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Bambach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    160 E 32nd St Ste L3, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Devorah Segal is a Pediatric Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Segal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Gliomatosis Cerebri, RASopathies, and West Syndrome.

    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

    NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates

    222 E 41st St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Galetta is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Galetta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Brown Syndrome, Concussion, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

    Neurology Associates

    222 E 41st St Fl 99, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Pastores is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Pastores is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Gaucher Disease, Farber Lipogranulomatosis, Fabry Disease, and Trimethylaminuria.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy?

    Metachromatic leukodystrophy is an inherited disorder characterized by the accumulation of fats called sulfatides in cells. This accumulation especially affects cells in the nervous system that produce myelin, the substance that insulates and protects nerves. Nerve cells covered by myelin make up a tissue called white matter. Sulfatide accumulation in myelin-producing cells causes progressive destruction of white matter (leukodystrophy) throughout the nervous system, including in the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system) and the nerves connecting the brain and spinal cord to muscles and sensory cells that detect sensations such as touch, pain, heat, and sound (the peripheral nervous system).

    When should I see a Metachromatic Leukodystrophy doctor in New York, 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 Metachromatic Leukodystrophy doctor in New York, 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 Metachromatic Leukodystrophy doctors in New York, 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 Metachromatic Leukodystrophy doctors in New York, 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 Metachromatic Leukodystrophy doctor in New York, 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 Metachromatic Leukodystrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Metachromatic 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 Metachromatic Leukodystrophy doctor in New York, 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 Metachromatic 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 Metachromatic 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 Metachromatic Leukodystrophy doctors in New York, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Metachromatic 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 Metachromatic Leukodystrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Metachromatic 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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