The 20 Best Neuromyelitis Optica Doctors Near Me in Ann Arbor, MI

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Neuromyelitis Optica near Ann Arbor, MI. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Irani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Irani is rated as a Distinguished provider 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 Western Equine Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Braley is an Associate Professor of Neurology and clinical neuroimmunologist. In addition to her medical degree, from Wayne State University, she also holds an M.S. degree, in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis, from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. And, her research focuses on crucial connections between sleep disorders, the immune system, and neurological disorders, especially as they relate to patients with MS. She also conducts clinical trials of MS therapeutics. Since completing her Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Fellowship, and joining the U-M Neurology faculty in 2011, Dr. Braley has worked to develop a productive, multidisciplinary clinical research program between the University of Michigan Sleep and Neuroimmunology (MS) groups. To date, this program has led to several important findings that have increased our understanding of sleep disorders and their consequences in MS, and predictors of MS-related fatigue. Dr. Braley has also established a new first of its kind Multidisciplinary MS Fatigue and Sleep Clinic. This clinic offers a unique service to patients with multiple sclerosis and related inflammatory disorders of the central nervous system. To view publications authored or co-authored by Dr. Braley, visit Dr. Braley's page on PubMed (link is external). Dr. Braley is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Restless Legs Syndrome. Dr. Braley is board certified in Neurology.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Preeta Gupta is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology. Dr. Gupta graduated with Honors from the University of Michigan in 2011 and earned her degree in medicine at the Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2015. She completed her internship and neurology residency at the University of Michigan, where she served as chief resident in her final year. She stayed at Michigan Medicine to complete her fellowship training in Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis before joining the faculty. She is board-certified in Neurology. Her interests are in comprehensive care of MS patients, medical education, and advocacy. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Optic Neuritis.

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    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Ophthalmology | Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Ophthalmology | Neurology

    Kellogg Eye Center

    1000 Wall St, Elevator B Floor 3, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Cornblath is a Neurologist and an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Cornblath is rated as an Experienced 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, Myasthenia Gravis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Benign Essential Blepharospasm.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Ophthalmology | Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Ophthalmology | Neurology

    Kellogg Eye Center

    1000 Wall St, Elevator B Floor 3, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    From 2013 to 2015 Dr. De Lott studied for and obtained an MS, Health and Healthcare Research at the University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Delott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Increased Intracranial Pressure. Dr. Delott is board certified in Neurology.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Kellogg Eye Center

    1000 Wall St, Elevator B Floor 3, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Letitia Pirau is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Pirau is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Increased Intracranial Pressure. Dr. Pirau is board certified in Neurology.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    C. S. Mott Children's Hospital

    1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 6 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maysa Hamade, M.D., is a pediatric neuroimmunologist and clinical instructor in the division of pediatric neurology. Dr. Hamade completed medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI in 2015 and, in 2020, completed the child neurology residency program at the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. She then went on to complete a 1-year multiple sclerosis fellowship at the University of Michigan and a 3-month observership of the pediatric neuroimmunology department at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, both of which equip Dr. Hamade to diagnose and treat a wide variety of neuroimmunological conditions, including rare conditions. Dr. Hamade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and GAPO Syndrome. Dr. Hamade is board certified in Neurology W/Spec Qual Child Neuro.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sieloff received his bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He then completed both medical school, 2013, and residency, 2017, at University of Michigan, serving as chief neurology resident during his final year of residency. As faculty, he works as a neuro-hospitalist and tele-neurologist, in addition to caring for patients in both the general and multiple sclerosis neurology clinics. Dr. Sieloff is rated as an Experienced 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Conversion Disorder, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sieloff is board certified in Neurology.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology | Internal Medicine

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Navid Seraji-Bozorgzad, MD, is an associate professor of neurology in the University of Michigan Medical School.Dr. Seraji-Bozorgzad began work in the area of medical imaging in 1990 as a research assistant during his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan. He became familiar and developed a fundamental understanding of image acquisition and processing from his work on solid-state imaging arrays. After undergraduate work, he worked in the private sector as a software engineer, designing databases for various companies, including Ford Motor Company, and Liberty Mutual Insurance. The work provided him with experience in data-mining and manipulation of large datasets.His passion for medicine eventually led him to medical school. During the application process he worked in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, and eventually enrolled in graduate school in neuroscience. While in the Department of Psychiatry, he participated in the use of various MR imaging techniques, including magnetic resonance spectroscopy and functional MRI for diagnosis and disease progression in mood disorders, including bipolar disorder. It was during his graduate studies that he developed an interest in the field of neurodegeneration, regeneration and neuroprotection.Dr. Seraji-Bozorgzad's research interest is primarily with non-invasive methods of monitoring disease progression in neurodegenerative disorders, with the ultimate goal of developing a tool set to monitor the efficacy of therapies early on in neurodegenerative disorders.His bibliography includes numerous peer-reviewed jornals and publications, abstracts and other media. Dr. Seraji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, Vascular Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neuroradiology

    Burlington Building

    325 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Gallagher, MD completed his undergraduate bachelor of science degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan. An interest in health sciences, lead him to attend medical school at Wayne State University of Medicine in Detroit, MI where he received his doctorate of medicine in 2008. He completed residency in neurology and fellowship in neuromuscular medicine at the University of Michigan. During final year of residency, he served as chief resident. Following completion of fellowship, Dr. Gallagher joined the neurology faculty at the University of Michigan.Dr. Gallagher is interested in the clinical care of neuromuscular disease, tele-medicine, electrodiagnostic procedures (EMG and intraoperative monitoring). His clinical time is spent in the outpatient neuromuscular clinic providing longitudinal care for patients and on the inpatient service caring for acute neurologic problems including stroke management, epilepsy, neuromuscular crisis and auto-immune neurologic disease. In addition, he has strong interest in medical trainee education and he serves as the neuromuscular fellowship director at the University of Michigan. Finally, Dr. Gallagher has strong interest in patient safety and quality improvement and oversees departmental efforts to improve. Dr. Gallagher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Ophthalmology | Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Ophthalmology | Neurology
    1500 East Medical Center Dr, B1 Floor Taubman Ctr Recp B1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Trobe is an Ophthalmologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Trobe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Horner Syndrome, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Papilledema, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Trobe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Helen Wu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology

    Michigan Multispecialty Physicians P.C.

    5333 McAuley Dr Rm 1117, 
    Ypsilanti, MI 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Levy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Dr. Levy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Myasthenia Gravis, Memory Loss, and Movement Disorders.

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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 near Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 near Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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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