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

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The 20 Best Neuromyelitis Optica Doctors in Missouri, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Neuromyelitis Optica near Missouri, US. Of these, 37 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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44 providers found
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Naismith is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Naismith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neuroradiology

    Barnes Hospital Washington University

    510 S Kingshighway Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manu Goyal is a Neuroradiologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Becky Parks is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Parks is rated as an Advanced 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 Transverse Myelitis.

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    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salim Chahin is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Chahin 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), Transverse Myelitis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Masoud Majed is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Majed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Saint Francis Concussion Clinic

    3004 Gordonville Rd, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Godbey is a Neurologist in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Godbey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Movement Disorders.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1050 W 10th St, 
    Rolla, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachelle Gorrell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rolla, Missouri. Dr. Gorrell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Dunham is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Dunham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Christopher Laohathai
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., First Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Laohathai is a Neurologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Laohathai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Brier is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Brier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Cross is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Cross 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), CACH Syndrome, and Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Gratton is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gratton has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Metropolitan Orthopedics LTD.

    3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 105B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barry Singer is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Singer 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), Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and West Syndrome.

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

    St. Louis Children's Specialty Care Center-South County

    5114 Mid America Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soe Mar is a Pediatric Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), CACH Syndrome, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Office

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1235, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Larry Hollenbeck is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hollenbeck has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Septic Arthritis, Tomaculous Neuropathy, and Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Saint Luke's Neurology

    4400 Broadway Blvd Ste 520, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rola Abdelrahman is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Abdelrahman 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), Migraine, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    SLNC Inc

    4400 Broadway Blvd Ste 520, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Boutwell is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Boutwell 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), Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Wu is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Wu 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), CACH Syndrome, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology

    Mu Health Care Children's Specialty Center

    1020 Hitt St, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Shah is a Neurologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology

    Neurology Inc PC

    525 N Keene St Ste 301, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Koch is a Neurologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Koch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Myasthenia Gravis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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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