The 20 Best Neuromyelitis Optica Doctors Near Me in Minneapolis, MN

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The 20 Best Neuromyelitis Optica Doctors near Minneapolis, MN

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Neuromyelitis Optica near Minneapolis, MN. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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18 providers found
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Schmalstieg is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Schmalstieg 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), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Hennepin Healthcare

    701 Park Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Bundlie is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Bundlie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Hennepin Healthcare System Inc

    701 Park Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Ali Almoamen is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Almoamen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Foot Drop, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), and Encephalitis. Dr. Almoamen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Internal Medicine

    Hennepin Healthcare

    701 Park Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Sinnett is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Sinnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Strongyloidiasis, Chagas Disease, Anemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Pediatric Neurology

    University Of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview Riverside

    2450 Riverside Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Moen is a Pediatric Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Moen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    420 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leonardo Brito is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Brito has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Noran Neurological Clinic, P.A.

    2828 Chicago Ave, Suite 200, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Sethna is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Sethna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Neuralgia. Dr. Sethna is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Carpenter is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Carpenter 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), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2215 E Lake St Ste 500, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Figari is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Figari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Office

    4225 Golden Valley Rd, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Calkwood is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Calkwood 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), Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Minneapolis Clinic Of Neurology

    4225 Golden Valley Rd, 
    Golden Valley, MN 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Stulc is a Neurologist in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Dr. Stulc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    North Memorial Health Care

    3300 Oakdale Ave N, 
    Robbinsdale, MN 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Horowitz is a Neurologist in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Dr. Horowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Hemiplegia, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Park Nicollet Neurology/Neurosurgery St. Louis Park

    3931 Louisiana Ave S Ste E500, 
    Saint Louis Park, MN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Drahomira Sencakova is a Neurologist in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota. Dr. Sencakova 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, Headache, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Sencakova is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Office

    3931 Louisiana Ave S Ste 500, 
    Saint Louis Park, MN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brittani Conway is a Neurologist in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota. Dr. Conway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Laboratory Corportation Of America Holdings

    3400 W 66th St Ste 150, 
    Edina, MN 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Piche is a Neurologist in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Piche is rated as an Experienced 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 Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Laboratory Corportation Of America Holdings

    3400 W 66th St Ste 150, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janiece Aldinger is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Aldinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Internal Medicine

    Park Nicollet Clinic Wayzata

    250 Central Ave N Ste 103, 
    Wayzata, MN 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Tiede is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wayzata, Minnesota. Dr. Tiede is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Tiede is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    11091 Ulysses St NE Ste 100, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shelly Larson is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Larson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

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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 near Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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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