The 20 Best Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) Doctors Near Me in Washington, US

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The 20 Best Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) Doctors in Washington, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) near Washington, US. Of these, 18 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    105 West 8th Avenue, Suite 512C, 
    Spokane, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Shea is a Pediatrics provider in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Shea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Strabismus, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, and Anton Syndrome.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)

    Office

    35 W 8th Ave Ste 442, 
    Spokane, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Van Dyke is a Pediatrics provider in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Van Dyke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7 (MPS VII, Sly Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 6 (MPS VI, Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome), and Cerebral Hypoxia.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    105 West 8th Avenue, Suite 512C, 
    Spokane, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    G Whitehead is a Pediatrics provider in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Whitehead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, and Esotropia. Dr. Whitehead is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Cardiology

    Office

    1100 9th Ave # M4, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Holmes is a Cardiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Holmes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Courtney A. Canavera
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Family Medicine
    751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Suite 5010, 
    Issaquah, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I believe in partnering with my patients to achieve maximal health through a holistic approach. I feel patients should be active participants in their care, and I strive to use evidenced-based medicine to help them make the best decisions they can about their health. I also believe in appropriate use of medications in the management of disease, while not neglecting the importance of lifestyle, exercise and diet on ones overall health and well-being. I am particularly passionate about caring for kids, from birth through early adulthood, and helping parents navigate through the challenges and joys of raising healthy children. Dr. Canavera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Cervical Dysplasia, Menopause, and Obesity.

    Brian Smoley
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Family Medicine

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Port Orchard

    450 S Kitsap Blvd, Suite 210, 
    Port Orchard, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Smoley, MD, offers comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages through a collaborative partnership built on a foundation of mutual respect, trust and honesty. As a father of a child with Down syndrome, he has become a better advocate for similarly affected patients. Dr. Smoley is a proponent of Natural Family Planning and provides education and information about these varied methods instead of traditional methods. Additionally, as a 24-year Navy veteran, he welcomes the opportunity to care for those who have served.Dr. Smoley is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a member of the Catholic Medical Association.Away from work, he enjoys the outdoors, whether tending to his yard or hiking. Dr. Smoley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    4800 Sand Point Way Ne, M/s Mb.8.632, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Lam is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are Argininosuccinic Aciduria, 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl-CoA Lyase Deficiency, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), and Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Dr. Lam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Family Medicine

    Office

    915 Sheridan St Ste B103, 
    Port Townsend, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Harris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Townsend, Washington. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3B (MPS IIIB, Sanfilippo Syndrome B), and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Family Medicine

    Providence Primary Care-Mill Plain

    315 SE Stonemill Dr Ste 102, 
    Vancouver, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Buckler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Buckler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4A (MPS IVA, Morquio Syndrome Type A), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4 (MPS IV, Morquio Syndrome), Sciatica, and N-Acetyl-Alpha-D-Galactosaminidase Deficiency Type 3.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatrics

    Child & Adolescent Clinic PS.

    971 11th Ave, 
    Longview, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amrita Stark is a Pediatrics provider in Longview, Washington. Dr. Stark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Orthopedics

    Shriners Hospitals For Children-Spokane

    911 W 5th Ave, 
    Spokane, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ted Sousa is an Orthopedics provider in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Sousa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Claw Foot, Clubfoot, Osteotomy, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatrics

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sophia Masi is a Pediatrics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Masi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency and Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS).

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Family Medicine

    Cascade Integrative Medicine PLLC

    450 NW Gilman Blvd Ste 301A, 
    Issaquah, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Yee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Yee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are Adenosine Monophosphate Deaminase Deficiency, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)

    The Association Of Chrmc And University Physicians

    4800 Sand Point Way Ne, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Shelkowitz is a Pediatrics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Shelkowitz has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are Hyperlysinemia, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 3, Pompe Disease, and Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency. Dr. Shelkowitz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics

    The Association Of University Physicians

    1959 Ne Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sirisak Chanprasert is a Medical Genetics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chanprasert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). His top areas of expertise are MELAS Syndrome, Fabry Disease, Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency, and Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Pediatrics

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Demet Toprak is a Pediatrics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Toprak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Asthma in Children, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome), and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    1959 Ne Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Terry Kho is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Kho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are CLN4 Disease, CLN3 Disease, CLN1 Disease, and CLN5 Disease. Dr. Kho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzanne Steinman is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Steinman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas, Sprengel Deformity, Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis, Accessory Navicular Bone, and Osteotomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)?

    Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPSs) are a group of rare diseases in which the body is missing or does not have enough of an enzyme needed to break down long chains of sugar molecules. These chains of molecules are called glycosaminoglycans (formerly called mucopolysaccharides). As a result, the molecules build up in different parts of the body and cause various health problems. There are several types of MPSs, including:

    • MPS I (Hurler syndrome; Hurler-Scheie syndrome; Scheie syndrome)
    • MPS II (Hunter syndrome)
    • MPS III (Sanfilippo syndrome)
    • MPS IV (Morquio syndrome)

    When should I see a Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) doctor in Washington, 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) doctor in Washington, 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) doctors in Washington, 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) doctors in Washington, 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) doctor in Washington, 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) doctor in Washington, 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) doctors in Washington, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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 Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) 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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