The 20 Best Neuromyelitis Optica Doctors Near Me in Arizona, US

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The 20 Best Neuromyelitis Optica Doctors in Arizona, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Neuromyelitis Optica near Arizona, US. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica

    AZ - Neuro MS

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dean Wingerchuk is a Neurologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Wingerchuk is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Thrombectomy.

    Aimee P. Borazanci
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Barrow Neuromuscular, MS, MDA, Neuro Ophthalmology

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 400, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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. Borazanci is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

    Michael Robers
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Barrow Neuromuscular, MS, MDA, Neuro Ophthalmology

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 400, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Robers is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Robers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Robers is currently accepting new patients.

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    Nida Laurin
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology

    Banner - University Medicine Neurosciences Clinic

    755 East McDowell Road, Floor 3, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I enjoy reading, classical music, hiking, and traveling. Dr. Laurin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Movement Disorders, and Tension Headache.

    Barry Hendin
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Az Integrated Neuro Spine Pain

    13640 N 99th Ave Ste 100, 
    Sun City, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    To help people achieve health for life. Dr. Hendin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Spasticity, and Pudendal Neuralgia.

    Terry D. Fife
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology | Otolaryngology

    Barrow MAMDC And Barrow Cognitive

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 301, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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. Fife is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Hydrocephalus, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

    Banner - University Medicine Clinic South

    2800 East Ajo Way, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy exploring countries and different cultures, hiking the beautiful mountains of Arizona and trying new recipes. Dr. Alzyoud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Stiff Person Syndrome.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus - Banner University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Middle East History, Geopolitics, International relation studies. Dr. Harahsheh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are West Nile Virus Infection, Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis, Encephalitis, Thrombectomy, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology

    Office

    7242 E Osborn Rd Ste 400, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suraj Muley is a Neurologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Muley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    AZ - Neuro MS

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Carter is a Neurologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Carter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Zalewski is a Neurologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Zalewski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Transverse Myelitis, Stiff Person Syndrome, and West Nile Virus Infection.

    Holli Horak
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    Banner - University Medical Group

    2800 East Ajo Way, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    My clinical interests are to care for patients with ALS, muscular dystrophy, autoimmune neuropathies and myasthenia gravis. I provide evaluation and ongoing care to persons with these specialized problems. I also perform EMG/NCS studies for nerve and muscle conditions. In addition, I teach medical students, residents and fellows at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Horak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Sunildat Maheshwari
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Family Medicine

    Prime Medical Group

    652 E Warner Rd Ste 107, 
    Gilbert, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sunildat Maheshwari, MD is a Family Doctor in Gilbert, AZ.Dr. Sunildat (Sunny) Maheshwari, a board certified family practitioner, joined the practice in October of 2010. Brought up in Southern California, and did his undergraduate education in Biology at University of California Riverside. Dr. Sunny earned his Medical Degree from St. Christopher College of Medicine, in England. After completion, he began his residency program at Greenville Hospital System, in Greenville, South Carolina. After completing his residency, Dr Sunny joined Gilbert Center for Family Medicine. He is a member of the American Medical Association and American Association of Family Practitioners. Dr Sunny is married and his personal interests are in tennis, snooker, information technology and international traveling. Dr. Maheshwari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Leslie Zuniga
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Center For Neurology And Spine

    3805 E Bell Rd Ste 2400, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leslie Zuniga is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Zuniga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Zuniga is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    AZ - Neuro MS

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Valencia is a Neurologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Valencia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Center For Neurology And Spine PC

    3805 E Bell Rd Ste 2400, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Gitt is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Gitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Valdivia is a Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Valdivia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Pain Medicine Specialists PC

    3654 W Anthem Way Ste B106, 
    Anthem, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paula Rauschkolb is a Neurologist in Anthem, Arizona. Dr. Rauschkolb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Oligodendroglioma, and Astrocytoma.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    3838 N Campbell Ave, Bldg 2, Clinic E, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harvey Buchsbaum is a Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Buchsbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Transient Global Amnesia, Headache, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Barrow MAMDC And Barrow Cognitive

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 301, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meredith Wicklund is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Wicklund has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Dementia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Arizona, 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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor in Arizona, 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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctors in Arizona, 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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctors in Arizona, 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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor in Arizona, 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 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 Arizona, 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 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 Arizona, US?

    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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