The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors Near Me

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Dr. Namita A. Goyal
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Dr. Namita A. Goyal
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
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    UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center

    200 South Manchester Avenue, Suite 110, 
    Orange, CA 
    714-456-2332
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Namita Goyal is a UCI Health neurologist with board certifications in neurology, electrodiagnostic medicine and neuromuscular medicine. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myositis, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Dr. Goyal is board certified in CA State Medical License 2012 - 2024 and MA State Medical License 2006 - 2023.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Dr. Michael G. Benatar
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Dr. Michael G. Benatar
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Referral may be required
    1150 Northwest 14th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Michael Benatar is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Benatar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Thymectomy. Dr. Benatar is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Okazaki, JP 

    Gen Sobue practices practicing medicine in Okazaki, Japan. Sobue is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Chiba, JP 

    Satoshi Kuwabara practices practicing medicine in Chiba, Japan. Mr. Kuwabara is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses POEMS Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Nagoya, JP 

    Masahisa Katsuno practices practicing medicine in Nagoya, Japan. Katsuno is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Sigmund Freud Str. 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Thomas Klockgether practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Mr. Klockgether is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, and Thalamotomy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Paris, FR 

    Olivier Hermine practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Mr. Hermine is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Systemic Mastocytosis, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Milan, IT 

    Valeria Sansone practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Sansone is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Gastrostomy, and Osteotomy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Dr. Tahseen Mozaffar
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Dr. Tahseen Mozaffar
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center

    200 South Manchester Avenue, Suite 110, 
    Orange, CA 
    714-456-2332
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Tahseen Mozaffar is a Professor of Neurology, Orthopaedic Surgery and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at University of California, Irvine. He is the Director of the UC Irvine-MDA ALS and Neuromuscular Center and the Director of the Division of Neuromuscular Diseases. Dr. Mozaffar serves as chair of one of the biomedical committees and the institutional liaison for Trials Innovation Hub for the Center for Translational Sciences Award (CTSA) at University of California, Irvine. He is the Principal Investigator for UCI-NEXT, the NeuroNEXT award to the University of California, Irvine, one of 25 such NeuroNEXT sites funded by the NINDS/NIH.. Dr. Mozaffar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Mozaffar is board certified in Board Certification In Neurology, 1996-2026, Board Certification In Neuromuscular Medicine, 2008-2028, and Board Certification In Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology, 2015 - 2025. Dr. Mozaffar is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Utrecht, UT, NL 

    Leonard Van Den Berg practices practicing medicine in Utrecht, Netherlands. Van Den Berg is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Brescia, IT 

    Massimiliano Filosto practices practicing medicine in Brescia, Italy. Mr. Filosto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Pompe Disease, and Liver Transplant.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Albert Einstein Allee 11, 
    Ulm, BW, DE 

    Albert Ludolph practices practicing medicine in Ulm, Germany. Mr. Ludolph is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Michael Fehlings practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Fehlings is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Arachnoiditis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Tokushima, JP 

    Ryuji Kaji practices practicing medicine in Tokushima, Japan. Mr. Kaji is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Hoppe Seyler Str. 3, 
    Tuebingen, BW, DE 

    Olaf Riess practices practicing medicine in Tuebingen, Germany. Mr. Riess is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required
    139 Barker Street, 
    Randwick, NSW, AU 

    Matthew Kiernan practices practicing medicine in Randwick, Australia. Mr. Kiernan is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Dr. Benjamin R. Brooks
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Dr. Benjamin R. Brooks
    Internal Medicine

    Carolinas Healthcare System

    1010 Edgehill Rd N, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    704-446-0155
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Benjamin Brooks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required
    Milan, IT 

    Vincenzo Silani practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Mr. Silani is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Dementia, Stent Placement, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

    7703 Floyd Curl Dr, 
    San Antonio, TX 
    210-257-1400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlayne Jackson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Myasthenia Gravis, and Thymectomy. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required
    Tokushima, JP 

    Yuishin Izumi practices practicing medicine in Tokushima, Japan. Izumi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Thrombectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Primary Lateral Sclerosis?

    Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) is a rare neuromuscular disease that affects the nerve cells that control the voluntary muscles. Problems in the legs (such as weakness, stiffness, spasticity, and balance problems) are often observed first, but hand clumsiness and changes in speech can be early symptoms, as well. The underlying cause of adult PLS is currently unknown. In most cases, it occurs sporadically in people with no family history of the condition. A subtype of PLS, called juvenile PLS, is caused by changes in the ALS2 gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.

    When should I see a Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 do I find the best Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctor near me?

    You can find a Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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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