The 20 Best Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease Doctors Near Me in Pennsylvania, US

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease near Pennsylvania, US. Of these, 9 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Elite in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Childrens Health Care Associates Inc

    3401 Civic Ctr Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adeline Vanderver is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vanderver is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3500 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Waldman is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Waldman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CACH Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, Gastrostomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Neurology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Neurology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Neurology

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

    Mary O'neal is a Neurologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. O'neal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Conversion Disorder, Migraine, and Headache. Dr. O'neal is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and Neurology. Dr. O'neal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Penn Internal Medicine - Michael Cirigliano Internal Medicine

    3701 Market Street, Suite 370, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Cirigliano is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cirigliano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Degos Disease, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Warts. Dr. Cirigliano is board certified in Internal Medicine, 1994. Dr. Cirigliano is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Adang is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Adang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukodystrophy, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, Chondrodysplasia Punctata with Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Advanced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Referral may be required

    St. Luke's Neurology Associates-Bethlehem

    1417 8th Ave, 
    Bethlehem, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nataliya Ternopolska is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ternopolska is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Referral may be required

    Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Neurology

    620 Baltimore Drive, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Glen Finney is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Finney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Finney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Neurology

    4401 Penn Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    Deepa Rajan is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Krabbe Disease, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, and Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. Dr. Rajan is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology . Dr. Rajan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Referral may be required

    AHN Neurology At Health + Wellness Pavilion Wexford

    12311 Perry Highway, 
    Wexford, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Scott is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neurosarcoidosis, and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Scott is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology.

    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Family Medicine

    Geisinger Pittston - Community Medicine

    42 North Main Street, 
    Pittston, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cassandra Tunis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tunis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Tunis is board certified in The American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Tunis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Referral may be required

    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Murphy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Phosphoglycerate Kinase Deficiency, Phosphoglycerate Mutase Deficiency, Andersen Disease, and Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease. Dr. Murphy is board certified in Neurology, 2014. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd # B, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amytice Mirchi is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mirchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Axiom Family Counseling Services Inc.

    630 Cherry Tree Ln, 
    Uniontown,, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Pan is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Uniontown,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Folate Deficiency, Major Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease.

    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3500 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mariko Bennett is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polycystic Lipomembranous Osteodysplasia with Sclerosing Leukoencephalopathy, Leukodystrophy, TORCH Syndrome, Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 in Pennsylvania, 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 Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease doctor in Pennsylvania, 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 Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease doctors in Pennsylvania, 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 Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease doctors in Pennsylvania, 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 Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease doctor in Pennsylvania, 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 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 in Pennsylvania, 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 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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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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