The 20 Best Myelitis Doctors Near Me in Peoria, AZ

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The 20 Best Myelitis Doctors near Peoria, AZ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in Myelitis near Peoria, AZ. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Russell Petrak
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Metro Infectious Disease Consultants

    13090 N 94th Dr Ste 102, 
    Peoria, AZ 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Petrak is an Infectious Disease provider in Peoria, Arizona. Dr. Petrak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Lymphangitis, and Cellulitis. Dr. Petrak is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Metro Infectious Disease Consultants

    13090 N 94th Dr Ste 102, 
    Peoria, AZ 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Akhilesh Sharma is an Infectious Disease provider in Peoria, Arizona. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Osteomyelitis. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

    Michelle Prestoza
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Family Medicine

    Banner Health Center

    13640 North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard, 
    Peoria, AZ 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy traveling, singing, swimming, and watching concerts. Dr. Prestoza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypothyroidism.

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    Legesse Mekonnen
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Banner Health Clinic

    9305 West Thomas Road, Suite 380, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    In my spare time, I enjoy biking, camping, soccer and reading. Dr. Mekonnen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Coccidioidomycosis, Lymphangitis, and Pneumonia.

    Distinguished in Myelitis
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Myelitis
    Family Medicine

    Pueblo Family Physicians

    4350 N 19th Ave Ste 6, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Cunningham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Cunningham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Cunningham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Sun Cities Medical Group PC

    9179 W Thunderbird Rd Ste B105, 
    Peoria, AZ 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amardeep Sodhi is an Infectious Disease provider in Peoria, Arizona. Dr. Sodhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Coccidioidomycosis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Sepsis, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Myelitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Internal Medicine

    Maxwell Group

    14678 N Del Webb Blvd, 
    Sun City, AZ 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Srinivasa Palnati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sun City, Arizona. Dr. Palnati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Infant Hyperglycemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Palnati is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myelitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Myelitis
    Family Medicine

    Pueblo Family Physicians

    4350 N 19th Ave Ste 6, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Don Cunningham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Myelitis, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Cunningham is currently accepting new patients.

    Tatyana Shekhel
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Dignity Health Medical Group Infectious Disease - St. Joseph's

    500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 900B, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tatyana Shekhel, DO, is a faculty physician with Dignity Health Medical Group in the department of Internal Medicine at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.Dr. Shekhel's expertise includes caring for patients with infectious diseases, including valley fever. She is a member of the American Medical Association, Osteopathic Medical Association, and Infectious Disease Society of America.Dr. Shekhel received her doctorate of osteopathic medicine from Midwestern University. She completed her internal medicine residency at Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, and completed her fellowship in infectious diseases at University of Arizona.My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Shekhel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Coccidioidomycosis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Wesley Shealey
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Dignity Health Medical Group Infectious Disease - St. Joseph's

    500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 900B, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wesley Ray Shealey, MD, is an infectious disease specialist with Dignity Health Medical Group, in the Internal Medicine Department at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.Dr. Shealey is board certified in Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Dr. Shealey specializes in infectious disease for adults and pediatrics, particularly HIV. He is a member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, American Medical Association, and American College of Physicians.Dr. Shealey received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Louisiana State University - Shreveport in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics and completed his fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Adult and Pediatric Infectious Diseases.My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Shealey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are West Nile Virus Infection, Coccidioidomycosis, Sepsis, and Infectious Arthritis.

    Distinguished in Myelitis
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Myelitis
    Family Medicine

    Maricopa County Special Health Care District

    1101 N Central Ave Ste 204, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ann Khalsa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Khalsa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

    Distinguished in Myelitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Myelitis
    Internal Medicine

    Maricopa County Special Health Care District

    1101 N Central Ave Ste 204, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yvonne Patterson is an Internal Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Patterson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

    Nelson Nicolasora
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Banner - University Medicine Infectious Disease Clinic

    1441 North 12th Street, Floor 3, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nelson Nicolasora is an Infectious Disease provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Nicolasora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Coccidioidomycosis, Osteomyelitis, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, and Cytomegalovirus Infection. Dr. Nicolasora is currently accepting new patients.

    Aishan Shi
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Banner - University Medicine Infectious Disease Clinic

    1441 North 12th Street, Floor 3, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Shi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

    Distinguished in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Einfectionmd

    2375 E Camelback Rd Ste 600, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Terriquez is an Infectious Disease provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Terriquez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Coccidioidomycosis, Osteomyelitis, Myelitis, and Strep Throat. Dr. Terriquez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Infectious Disease

    Office

    4410 W Union Hills Dr Ste 7, 
    Glendale, AZ 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Bairu is an Infectious Disease provider in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Bairu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Sepsis, Cellulitis, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Myelitis
    General Practice
    Experienced in Myelitis
    General Practice
    19555 N 59th Ave, 
    Glendale, AZ 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalie Curley is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Curley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Myelitis.

    Experienced in Myelitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Family Medicine

    Lake Pleasant Post Acute Rehabilitation Center

    20625 N Lake Pleasant Rd, 
    Peoria, AZ 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carol Newman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Peoria, Arizona. Dr. Newman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Orthostatic Hypotension, Stroke, and Low Blood Pressure.

    Experienced in Myelitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Family Medicine

    Sonoran Medical Centers

    19875 N 51st Ave, 
    Glendale, AZ 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Meleth is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Meleth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). Dr. Meleth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myelitis
    Internal Medicine

    Abrazo Central Campus

    2000 W Bethany Home Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Demsas Abay is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Abay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Rhabdomyolysis, Gitelman Syndrome, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Myelitis?

    Myelitis is the inflammation of the spinal cord, of which there are different types, such as acute flaccid myelitis and transverse myelitis. Acute flaccid myelitis is a rare but serious disease that causes weakness of the reflexes and muscles. Transverse myelitis causes a band-like sensation across the trunk of the body with lower sensory changes. Causes of both types of myelitis are believed to be infections, viruses, immune disorders, and other diseases which destroy the myelin sheath that covers nerve fibers.

    When should I see a Myelitis doctor near Peoria, AZ?

    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 Myelitis doctor near Peoria, AZ?

    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 Myelitis doctors near Peoria, AZ?

    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 Myelitis doctors near Peoria, AZ?

    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 Myelitis doctor near Peoria, AZ?

    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 Myelitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Myelitis 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 Myelitis doctor near Peoria, AZ?

    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 Myelitis 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 Myelitis 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 Myelitis doctors near Peoria, AZ?

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

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