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    MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy near Ohio, US. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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      Mary Rensel
      Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Neurology
      Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Neurology

      Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

      1950 East 89th Street, 
      Cleveland, OH 
      Experience:
      38+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mary Rensel is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Rensel has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

      Todd Rafferty
      Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Family Medicine

      Stow-Falls Express And Outpatient Care

      857 Graham Road, 
      Cuyahoga Fls, OH 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Todd Rafferty is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cuyahoga Fls, Ohio. Dr. Rafferty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Farber Lipogranulomatosis, and Canavan Disease.

      Keith Mckee
      Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Physiatry
      Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Physiatry

      Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

      33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
      Avon, OH 
      Experience:
      33+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Keith Mckee is a Physiatrist in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Mckee has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A, Troyer Syndrome, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

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      Gary Hsich
      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology
      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology

      Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

      9500 Euclid Avenue, 
      Cleveland, OH 
      Experience:
      35+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gary Hsich is a Pediatric Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Hsich has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Ruvalcaba Syndrome, Lhermitte-Duclos Disease, Tension Headache, and Spasmus Nutans.

      Justin Abbatemarco
      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

      Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

      1950 East 89th Street, 
      Cleveland, OH 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Justin Abbatemarco is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Abbatemarco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Optic Neuritis.

      Alise Carlson
      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

      Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

      1950 East 89th Street, 
      Cleveland, OH 
      Experience:
      15+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alise Carlson is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Carlson has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Rasmussen Encephalitis.

      James Liao
      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Neurology
      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Neurology

      Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

      9500 Euclid Avenue, 
      Cleveland, OH 
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Liao is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Liao has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Chorea, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Daniel Ontaneda
      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

      Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

      1950 East 89th Street, 
      Cleveland, OH 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Daniel Ontaneda is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Ontaneda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), CACH Syndrome, and Encephalitis.

      Robert Bermel
      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

      Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

      1950 East 89th Street, 
      Cleveland, OH 
      Experience:
      27+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Bermel is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bermel has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

      Sumit Parikh
      Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology
      Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology

      Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

      9500 Euclid Avenue, 
      Cleveland, OH 
      Experience:
      32+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sumit Parikh is a Pediatric Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Parikh has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Leigh Syndrome, Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome, and MELAS Syndrome.

      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Neurology
      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Neurology

      Dayton Children's Hospital

      1 Childrens Plz, 
      Dayton, OH 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gogi Kumar is a Neurologist in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy in Children, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Family Medicine

      Randall C Orem DO Inc

      1103 Fairington Dr, 
      Sidney, OH 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Frederick Simpson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sidney, Ohio. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

      Ohio State Outpatient Care Gahanna

      920 N Hamilton Rd, 
      Gahanna, OH 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Yasushi Kisanuki is a Neurologist in Gahanna, Ohio. Dr. Kisanuki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are L1 Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 4, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.

      Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Pediatrics
      Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Pediatrics

      Office

      9560 Children Dr Ste A, 
      Mason, OH 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Neal is a Pediatrics provider in Mason, Ohio. Dr. Neal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Cortical Dysplasia, and Seizures.

      Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

      Office

      1 Elizabeth Pl Ste 210, 
      Dayton, OH 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lawrence Goldstick is a Neurologist in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Goldstick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Cerebellar Degeneration, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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

      Kettering Health Medical Group Primary Care

      2300 N Limestone St Ste 120, 
      Springfield, OH 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Khadija Ahmed is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Ohio. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

      Stephen Jones
      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Neuroradiology

      Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

      9500 Euclid Avenue, 
      Cleveland, OH 
      Experience:
      42+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Jones is a Neuroradiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Jones has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Stroke, Encephalitis, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Neurology
      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Neurology

      Nationwide Children's Hospital

      700 Childrens Dr, 
      Columbus, OH 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Margie Ream is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Ream is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Krabbe Disease, Hypomelanosis of Ito, Status Epilepticus, and Seizures.

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

      Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

      3333 Burnet Ave, 
      Cincinnati, OH 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Barbara Hallinan is a Pediatric Neurologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Hallinan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Seizures, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Athetosis.

      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
      Infectious Disease

      Nationwide Children's Hospital

      700 Childrens Dr, 
      Columbus, OH 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elizabeth Lucas is a primary care provider, practicing in Infectious Disease in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Moebius Syndrome, and Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease.

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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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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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