The 20 Best Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease Doctors Near Me

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The 20 Best Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease Doctors Near Me

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1240 doctor with experience in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. Of these, 1019 are Experienced, 181 are Advanced, 32 are Distinguished and 8 are Elite.

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    Elite in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Elite in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Shimotsuke, JP 

    Hitoshi Osaka practices in Shimotsuke, Japan. Mr. Osaka is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, CACH Syndrome, Leigh Syndrome, and Cerebellar Hypoplasia.

    Elite in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Elite in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Kyoto, JP 

    Ken Inoue practices in Kyoto, Japan. Mr. Inoue is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, CACH Syndrome, Colorectal Polyps, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Elite in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Beijing, CN 

    Yuwu Jiang practices in Beijing, China. Jiang is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. Their top areas of expertise are Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, CACH Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy in Children.

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    Elite in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Elite in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Henan Provincial Key Laboratory Of Children's Genetics And Developmental Diseases, 
    Zhengzhou, CN 

    Dongxiao Li practices in Zhengzhou, China. Li is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. Their top areas of expertise are Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, Methylmalonic Acidemia, CACH Syndrome, and Leigh Syndrome.

    Elite in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Elite in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Yachiyo, JP 

    Jun-ichi Takanashi practices in Yachiyo, Japan. Mr. Takanashi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, Cerebellar Hypoplasia, CACH Syndrome, and Microcephaly.

    Elite in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Elite in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Osaka, JP 

    Koichi Inoue practices in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Inoue is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, CACH Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Gastrectomy.

    Elite in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Elite in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Beijing, CN 

    Ye Wu practices in Beijing, China. Wu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. Their top areas of expertise are Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, CACH Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, and Epilepsy.

    Elite in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Elite in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Setagaya, JP 

    Yuki Miyamoto practices in Setagaya, Japan. Miyamoto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. Their top areas of expertise are Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, Leukodystrophy, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Asperger's Syndrome, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Neurology | Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Neurology | Neurosurgery

    BHMA Neurology- Telehealth

    701 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 300, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. His top areas of expertise are Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Hereditary Ataxia, and Huntington Disease.

    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease

    BHMA Neurology- Telehealth

    701 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 300, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Lafleur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Odile Tanguy-Boespflug
    Distinguished in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Distinguished in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Paris, FR 

    Odile Tanguy-Boespflug practices in Paris, France. Ms. Tanguy-Boespflug is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Leukodystrophy, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease.

    Gerald V. Raymond
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics

    Rubenstein Child Health Building

    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Gerald Raymond is a clinical geneticist and neurologist at Johns Hopkins where he is also a professor of genetic medicine and neurology. He obtained his MD at the University of Connecticut and was trained in Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Neurology at the Mass. General Hospital. He received additional training in developmental neuropathology at the Universite Catholique de Louvain in Belgium and clinical genetics at the Harvard Program. Dr. Raymond’s research has been at the overlap of genetics and neurology with specific focus on peroxisomal disorders including adrenoleukodystrophy. He has been actively involved in newborn screening for ALD and in developing clinical follow-up programs. He has extensive experience in clinical management of neurogenetic issues including peroxisomal and lysosomal disorders. He presently serves as the Director of the Lysosomal Storage Disease program in the department of Genetic Medicine. Dr. Raymond is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. His top areas of expertise are Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), Leukodystrophy, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, and Alexander Disease.

    Mary A. O'neal
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary A. O'Neal, MD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. O'Neal completed her fellowship and residency at Boston University Medical Center and medical degree at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. O'neal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Conversion Disorder, Migraine, and Headache.

    Sumit Parikh
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Pediatric Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sumit Parikh is a Pediatric Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Parikh has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. His top areas of expertise are Leigh Syndrome, Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome, and MELAS Syndrome.

    Joshua Bonkowsky
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease

    Pediatric Nephrology - University Of Utah Hospital

    50 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Josh Bonkowsky is an associate professor of Pediatric Neurology (Pediatrics) and of Neurology. He obtained his MD and PhD degrees at the University of California. His undergraduate training was at Harvard University, and his Pediatrics and Neurology/Pediatric Neurology training was at the University of Utah and Boston Children's Hospital. His clinical studies are focused on understanding clinical features of leukodystrophies and genetics of complex human neurobehavioral traits, especially language impairments. Dr. Bonkowsky's clinical research group is investigating genetics of leukodystrophies to understand the genetic and medical impacts of these disorders. The Bonkowsky Laboratory is generating disease models for high-throughput drug discovery and investigating human neurogenetic diseases, specifically diseases of basal ganglia function and white matter diseases. On sunny afternoons, Dr. Bonkowsky enjoys trail running and learning to skate ski. Dr. Bonkowsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. His top areas of expertise are CACH Syndrome, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), Leukodystrophy, Krabbe Disease, and Gastrostomy.

    Mary Rensel
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Neurology
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Rensel is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Rensel has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Keith Mckee
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Physiatry

    Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

    33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Avon, OH 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Mckee is a Physiatrist in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Mckee has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A, Troyer Syndrome, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

    Ali Fatemi
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Pediatric Neurology

    Kennedy Krieger Institute

    707 North Broadway, Neurology Department, Neurology Department, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Farsi, German

    Dr. Fatemi received his medical degree from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria in 1999. After graduation, he served as a researcher and lecturer at the Institute for Medical Chemistry in Vienna and at the Department of Pediatrics at the Vienna General Hospital. He then moved to the United States to pursue a postdoctoral fellowship in neurogenetics and neuroimaging at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2001. During this initial period, Dr. Fatemi collaborated with a team of scientists and developed new imaging methods in patients with leukodystrophies (rare genetic diseases that affect the brain's white matter) and coordinated an internet-2 based imaging network for these diseases. He then left Kennedy Krieger Institute to train in general pediatrics and then completed a child neurology residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Fatemi returned to the Kennedy Krieger Institute in 2008 as faculty. He is a member of the Child Neurology Society, the International Child Neurology Association, the Society for Neuroscience, the American Academy of Neurology and the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. He has served as ad hoc reviewer for the Journals Child Development and American Journal of Neuroradiology. Dr. Fatemi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. His top areas of expertise are Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), CACH Syndrome, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy.

    Richard M. Dubinsky
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease

    Landon Center On Aging

    3599 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Dubinsky is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Dubinsky has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. His top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, and Tardive Dyskinesia. Dr. Dubinsky is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease?

    Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease is a disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is a type of leukodystrophy and is characterized by problems with coordination, motor skills, and learning. It is caused by an inability to form myelin due to genetic changes in the PLP1 gene. It is passed through families in an X-linked recessive pattern. The condition primarily affects males.

    When should I see a Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease doctor near me?

    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 Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease doctor near me?

    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 Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease doctors near me?

    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 Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease doctors near me?

    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 Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease doctor near me?

    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 Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease 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 Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease doctor near me?

    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 Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease 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 Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease 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 Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease 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 Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease 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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