The 20 Best Neuromyelitis Optica Doctors Near Me in British Columbia, CA

Find the Top Neuromyelitis Optica Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Neuromyelitis Optica near British Columbia, CA. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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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.

    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

    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.

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    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Alex P. Lange
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Alex P. Lange
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Alex Lange practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Lange is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Alexander Rauscher
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Alexander Rauscher
    2221, Wesbrook Mall, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Alexander Rauscher practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Rauscher 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), Concussion, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Traumatic Brain Injury.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Alex L. Mackay
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Alex L. Mackay
    Wesbrook Mall, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Alex Mackay practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Mackay 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), Huntington Disease, Pseudobulbar Affect, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Lauren C. Powell
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Lauren C. Powell
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Lauren Powell practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Powell 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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Migraine, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Helen L. Tremlett
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Helen L. Tremlett
    2211 Wesbrook Mall, V6T 2B5, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Helen Tremlett practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Tremlett 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), CACH Syndrome, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Ad D. Sadovnick
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Ad D. Sadovnick
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Ad Sadovnick practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Sadovnick 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), Venous Insufficiency, Evans Syndrome, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Cornelia Laule
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Cornelia Laule
    2211 Wesbrook Mall, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Cornelia Laule practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Laule is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Krabbe Disease, Susac Syndrome, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Hossein Tavakoli
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Hossein Tavakoli
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Hossein Tavakoli practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Tavakoli is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Joshua D. Lee
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Joshua D. Lee
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Joshua Lee practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Lee is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Hip Resurfacing.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Irene M. Yee
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Irene M. Yee
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Irene Yee practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Yee is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Venous Insufficiency, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Carles Guell-Vilarino
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Carles Guell-Vilarino
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Carles Guell-Vilarino practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Guell-Vilarino is rated as an Experienced 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 Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Adam V. Dvorak
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Adam V. Dvorak
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Adam Dvorak practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Dvorak 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), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, and CACH Syndrome.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Jennifer M. Ling
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Jennifer M. Ling
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Jennifer Ling practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Ling is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Hereditary Keratitis, Optic Neuritis, Neuroretinitis, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Tanya L. Feng
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Tanya L. Feng
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Tanya Feng practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Feng is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Transverse Myelitis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Yael N. Slavin
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Yael N. Slavin
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Yael Slavin practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Slavin is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Their clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Seung W. Ra
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Seung W. Ra
    St. Paul's Hospital, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Seung Ra practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Ra is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, Bronchogenic Cyst, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, and Endoscopy.

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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 British Columbia, CA?

    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 British Columbia, CA?

    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 British Columbia, CA?

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    How does MediFind rank Neuromyelitis Optica doctors in British Columbia, CA?

    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 British Columbia, CA?

    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 British Columbia, CA?

    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 British Columbia, CA?

    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 British Columbia, CA?

    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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