The 20 Best Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Doctors Near Me in Pennsylvania, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy near Pennsylvania, US. Of these, 6 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Elite in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Childrens Health Care Associates Inc

    3401 Civic Ctr Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adeline Vanderver is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vanderver is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Adang is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Adang is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary A. O'Neal, MD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. O'Neal completed her fellowship and residency at Boston University Medical Center and medical degree at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. O'neal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Conversion Disorder, Migraine, and Headache. Dr. O'neal is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. O'neal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Murphy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Andersen Disease, Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease, CACH Syndrome, and Phosphoglycerate Mutase Deficiency. Dr. Murphy is board certified in Neurology, 2014. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Neurology

    620 Baltimore Drive, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Finney is a behavioral neurologist board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties. His clinical interests include Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Lewy body dementia, mild cognitive impairment, vascular dementia and disorders of memory, thinking and cognition. He earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, completed his neurology residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami in Miami, FL, and his behavioral neurology fellowship at University of Florida in Gainsville, FL. Dr. Finney is director of the Geisinger Memory and Cognition Program.|His personal interests include reading and writing science fiction, alternate history (the fan fiction of history), and fantasy as well as watching television and movies in these genres, especially the long-running British science fiction television show, Doctor Who. He loves karaoke, dancing, and going to concerts spanning artists from the 1950s to the present day. One of Dr. Finney's passions is neurology advocacy and he has been active in engaging policymakers on critical healthcare issues since medical school. Dr. Finney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Finney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Dowling is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dowling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, and Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis. Dr. Dowling is board certified in Neurology - Child Neurology, 2007. Dr. Dowling is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Waldman is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Waldman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CACH Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Optic Neuritis, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3500 Civic Center Blvd Fl 3, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Kurre is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kurre is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fanconi Anemia, Congenital Aplastic Anemia, Aplastic Anemia, Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Advanced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    St. Luke's Neurology Associates-Bethlehem

    1417 8th Ave, 
    Bethlehem, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nataliya Ternopolska is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ternopolska is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Migraine.

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

    Geisinger Pittston - Community Medicine

    42 North Main Street, 
    Pittston, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Tunis is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. She attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she earned her medical degree. She completed her residency at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Dr. Tunis is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Tunis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Tunis is board certified in The American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Tunis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    490 E North Ave Ste 500, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Scott is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neurosarcoidosis, and Transverse Myelitis.

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

    Penn Internal Medicine - Michael Cirigliano Internal Medicine

    3701 Market Street, Suite 370, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Cirigliano is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cirigliano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Degos Disease, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Cirigliano is board certified in Internal Medicine, 1994.

    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd # B, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amytice Mirchi is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mirchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukodystrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, CACH Syndrome, and Hypotonia.

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    When should I see a Metachromatic Leukodystrophy doctor in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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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