The 20 Best Neuromyelitis Optica Doctors in Canada

Find the Top Neuromyelitis Optica Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 89 doctor with experience in Neuromyelitis Optica near Canada. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Fiona E. Costello
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Fiona E. Costello
    Calgary, AB, CA 

    Fiona Costello practices practicing medicine in Calgary, Canada. Ms. Costello is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Papilledema, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Jodie M. Burton
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Jodie M. Burton
    Calgary, AB, CA 

    Jodie Burton practices practicing medicine in Calgary, Canada. Burton is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Xavier Montalban
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Xavier Montalban
    St, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Xavier Montalban practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Montalban is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), CACH Syndrome, and Optic Neuritis.

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    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Shannon H. Kolind
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Shannon H. Kolind
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Shannon Kolind practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Kolind is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Eslam Shosha
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Eslam Shosha
    Hamilton, ON, CA 

    Eslam Shosha practices practicing medicine in Hamilton, Canada. Shosha is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Myelitis.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Liesly Y. Lee
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Liesly Y. Lee
    2075 Bayview Avenue, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Liesly Lee practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Lee is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Jan Storek
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Jan Storek
    Calgary, AB, CA 

    Jan Storek practices practicing medicine in Calgary, Canada. Storek is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Mononucleosis, Scleroderma, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Peter R. Duggan
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Peter R. Duggan
    Calgary, AB, CA 

    Peter Duggan practices practicing medicine in Calgary, Canada. Mr. Duggan is rated as an Advanced expert 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 Myeloma, Primary Amyloidosis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Giulia C. Fadda
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Giulia C. Fadda
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Giulia Fadda practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Fadda is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), CACH Syndrome, and Optic Neuritis.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Bogdan G. Popescu
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Bogdan G. Popescu
    Prince Albert, SK, CA 

    Bogdan Popescu practices practicing medicine in Prince Albert, Canada. Mr. Popescu is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, and Optic Neuritis.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Gauruv Bose
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Gauruv Bose
    The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus Dept Of Neurology, 1053 Carling Avenue. Room C2196, 
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
    613-798-5555
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gauruv Bose practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Dr. Bose is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Christina Wolfson
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Christina Wolfson
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Christina Wolfson practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Ms. Wolfson is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses REM Behavior Disorder, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Restless Legs Syndrome, and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Andrea J. Konig
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Andrea J. Konig
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Andrea Konig practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Konig is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Irene M. Vavasour
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Irene M. Vavasour
    2211 Wesbrook Mall, V6T 2B5, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Irene Vavasour practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Vavasour is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Susac Syndrome, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Maxime Bigotte
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Maxime Bigotte
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Maxime Bigotte practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Bigotte is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Daniela Pohl
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Daniela Pohl
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Daniela Pohl practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Pohl is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Giulia Longoni
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Giulia Longoni
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Giulia Longoni practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Longoni is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Optic Neuritis, Corticobasal Degeneration, and Apraxia.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Karissa M. Johnston
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Karissa M. Johnston
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Karissa Johnston practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Johnston is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Urinary Incontinence.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Philippe Beauchemin
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Philippe Beauchemin
    Quebec, QC, CA 

    Philippe Beauchemin practices practicing medicine in Quebec, Canada. Mr. Beauchemin is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Courtney S. Casserly
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Courtney S. Casserly
    London, ON, CA 

    Courtney Casserly practices practicing medicine in London, Canada. Casserly is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, and Optic Neuritis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in Canada?

    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 in Canada?

    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 in Canada?

    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 in Canada?

    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 in Canada?

    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 in Canada?

    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 in Canada?

    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 in Canada?

    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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