The 20 Best Neuromyelitis Optica Doctors Near Me

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Clifford A. Reed
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Clifford A. Reed
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Reading Hospital Neurology Suite 210

    301 S 7th Ave, Ste 210, 
    West Reading, PA 
    484-628-4656
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Clifford Reed is a Neurologist practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reed is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Reed is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Friedemann Paul
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Friedemann Paul
    Referral may be required
    Department Of Neurology And Biometric Research Branch, 
    Goyang, KR 

    Friedemann Paul practices practicing medicine in Goyang, Republic of Korea. Paul is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. They are also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Sean Pittock
    Neurology
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Sean Pittock
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    MN - Neuro MS

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    507-923-2592
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sean Pittock is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Pittock is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Encephalitis.

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    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Kazuo Fujihara
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Kazuo Fujihara
    Referral may be required
    Koriyama, JP 

    Kazuo Fujihara practices practicing medicine in Koriyama, Japan. Mr. Fujihara is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, Myelitis, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Jacqueline A. Palace
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Jacqueline A. Palace
    Referral may be required
    Wexham Park Hospital, 
    Slough, ENG, GB 

    Jacqueline Palace practices practicing medicine in Slough, United Kingdom. Palace is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Jerome De Seze
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Jerome De Seze
    Referral may be required
    Strasbourg, FR 

    Jerome De Seze practices practicing medicine in Strasbourg, France. Mr. De Seze is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Ichiro Nakashima
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Ichiro Nakashima
    Referral may be required
    Sendai, JP 

    Ichiro Nakashima practices practicing medicine in Sendai, Japan. Mr. Nakashima is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Heinz Wiendl
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Heinz Wiendl
    Referral may be required
    Muenster, NW, DE 

    Heinz Wiendl practices practicing medicine in Muenster, Germany. Mr. Wiendl is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, Thrombectomy, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Orhan C. Aktas
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Orhan C. Aktas
    Referral may be required
    Department Of Neurology And Biometric Research Branch, 
    Goyang, KR 

    Orhan Aktas practices practicing medicine in Goyang, Republic of Korea. Mr. Aktas is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Tatsuro Misu
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Tatsuro Misu
    Referral may be required
    Sendai, JP 

    Tatsuro Misu practices practicing medicine in Sendai, Japan. Mr. Misu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Myelitis, and Liver Embolization.

    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Romain Marignier
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Romain Marignier
    Referral may be required
    Faculté De Médecine Lyon Est, 
    Lyon, FR 

    Romain Marignier practices practicing medicine in Lyon, France. Mr. Marignier is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Ingo Kleiter
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Ingo Kleiter
    Referral may be required
    St. Josef Hospital, 
    Bochum, NW, DE 

    Ingo Kleiter practices practicing medicine in Bochum, Germany. Mr. Kleiter is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Albert Saiz
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Albert Saiz
    Referral may be required
    Barcelona, CT, ES 

    Albert Saiz practices practicing medicine in Barcelona, Spain. Mr. Saiz is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Tania Kumpfel
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Tania Kumpfel
    Referral may be required
    Großhaderner Str. 9, 
    Planegg, BY, DE 

    Tania Kumpfel practices practicing medicine in Planegg, Germany. Ms. Kumpfel is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Francesco Patti
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Francesco Patti
    Referral may be required
    Catania, IT 

    Francesco Patti practices practicing medicine in Catania, Italy. Mr. Patti is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Spasticity, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Nicolas Collongues
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Nicolas Collongues
    Referral may be required
    Strasbourg, FR 

    Nicolas Collongues practices practicing medicine in Strasbourg, France. Mr. Collongues is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Brigitte T. Wildemann
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Brigitte T. Wildemann
    Referral may be required
    Heidelberg, BW, DE 

    Brigitte Wildemann practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Germany. Ms. Wildemann is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Osteotomy.

    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Brian Weinshenker
    Neurology
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Brian Weinshenker
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    434-924-2706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Weinshenker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Weinshenker is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Judith T. Strobl-Bellmann
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Judith T. Strobl-Bellmann
    Referral may be required
    Berlin, BE, DE 

    Judith Strobl-Bellmann practices practicing medicine in Berlin, Germany. Ms. Strobl-Bellmann is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Bruce Cree
    Neurology
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Bruce Cree
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Multiple Sclerosis And Neuroinflammation Center

    1651 4th St Ste 252, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    415-353-2069
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Cree is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Cree is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Neuromyelitis Optica?

    Neuromyelitis optica is an autoimmune disorder that affects the nerves of the eyes and the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body's own tissues and organs. In neuromyelitis optica, the autoimmune attack causes inflammation of the nerves, and the resulting damage leads to the signs and symptoms of the condition.

    When should I see a Neuromyelitis Optica doctor near me?

    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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor near me?

    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 do I find the best Neuromyelitis Optica doctor near me?

    You can find a Neuromyelitis Optica doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Neuromyelitis Optica doctors near me?

    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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctors near me?

    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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor near me?

    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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor near me?

    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 Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctors near me?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Neuromyelitis Optica 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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