The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors Near Me in Rio de Janeiro, BR

Find the Top Primary Lateral Sclerosis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Rio de Janeiro, BR. Of these, 29 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Marco A. Orsini
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Marco A. Orsini
    Niteroi, RJ, BR 

    Marco Orsini practices practicing medicine in Niteroi, Brazil. Mr. Orsini is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myelomeningocele, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Marcos G. De Freitas
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Marcos G. De Freitas
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Marcos De Freitas practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. De Freitas is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spastic Paraparesis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Rosalia Otero-Mendez
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Rosalia Otero-Mendez
    Cidade Universitaria, RJ, BR 

    Rosalia Otero-Mendez practices practicing medicine in Cidade Universitaria, Brazil. Ms. Otero-Mendez is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Ganglion Cyst, Neuralgia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Fernanda Gubert
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Fernanda Gubert
    Cidade Universitaria, RJ, BR 

    Fernanda Gubert practices practicing medicine in Cidade Universitaria, Brazil. Ms. Gubert is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Long QT Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Osvaldo M. Nascimento
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Osvaldo M. Nascimento
    Niteroi, RJ, BR 

    Osvaldo Nascimento practices practicing medicine in Niteroi, Brazil. Nascimento is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Zika Virus Disease, Leprosy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Elis A. Eleutherio
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Elis A. Eleutherio
    Av. Athos Da Silveira Ramos 149, C.T, 
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Elis Eleutherio practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Eleutherio is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Jose R. Neto-Monteiro
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Jose R. Neto-Monteiro
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Jose Neto-Monteiro practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Neto-Monteiro is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Flavia Nardes
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Flavia Nardes
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Flavia Nardes practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Nardes is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Juliana F. Vasques
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Juliana F. Vasques
    Cidade Universitaria, RJ, BR 

    Juliana Vasques practices practicing medicine in Cidade Universitaria, Brazil. Ms. Vasques is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Gangliosidosis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Felipe Miranda-Cabral
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Felipe Miranda-Cabral
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Felipe Miranda-Cabral practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Miranda-Cabral is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia, and Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type 1 (MOPD1).

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Fernanda F. Moll-Tovar
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Fernanda F. Moll-Tovar
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Fernanda Moll-Tovar practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Moll-Tovar is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Corpus Callosum Agenesis, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Daniela D. Queiroz
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Daniela D. Queiroz
    Av. Athos Da Silveira Ramos, 149, 
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Daniela Queiroz practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Queiroz is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Isadora M. Vaz
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Isadora M. Vaz
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Isadora Vaz practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Vaz is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Long QT Syndrome.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Rossano A. Fiorelli
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Rossano A. Fiorelli
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Rossano Fiorelli practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Fiorelli is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Camila B. Pupe
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Camila B. Pupe
    Niteroi, RJ, BR 

    Camila Pupe practices practicing medicine in Niteroi, Brazil. Ms. Pupe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Leprosy, SAPHO Syndrome, and Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Cristian Follmer
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Cristian Follmer
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Cristian Follmer practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Follmer is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Wilson Savino
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Wilson Savino
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Wilson Savino practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Savino is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chagas Disease, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Zika Virus Disease.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Eduardo R. Davidovich
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Eduardo R. Davidovich
    Niteroi, RJ, BR 

    Eduardo Davidovich practices practicing medicine in Niteroi, Brazil. Mr. Davidovich is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Juliana M. Bittencourt
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Juliana M. Bittencourt
    Almeida, RJ, BR 

    Juliana Bittencourt practices practicing medicine in Almeida, Brazil. Ms. Bittencourt is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Movement Disorders, and Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Daniella A. Cruz-Da
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Daniella A. Cruz-Da
    Rio De Janeiro, RJ, BR 

    Daniella Cruz-Da practices practicing medicine in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Ms. Cruz-Da is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Zika Virus Disease, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Malnutrition.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

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    How does MediFind rank Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctors in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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 in Rio de Janeiro, BR?

    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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