The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors Near Me in Sao Paulo, SP

Find the Top Primary Lateral Sclerosis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 141 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Sao Paulo, SP. Of these, 116 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Edmar Zanoteli
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Edmar Zanoteli
    No. 455, Dr. Arnaldo Avenue, 
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (3.2 km away)

    Edmar Zanoteli practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Zanoteli is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Muscle Atrophy, and Thymectomy.

    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Rodrigo H. Mendonca
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Rodrigo H. Mendonca
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (1.0 km away)

    Rodrigo Mendonca practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mendonca is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Mayana Zatz
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Mayana Zatz
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (1.0 km away)

    Mayana Zatz practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ms. Zatz is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Gerson Chadi
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Gerson Chadi
    No. 455, Dr. Arnaldo Avenue, 
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (3.2 km away)

    Gerson Chadi practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Chadi is rated as a Distinguished 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), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Mucolipidosis Type 4, and Testicular Failure.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Fulvio A. Scorza
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Fulvio A. Scorza
    Dr. Scorza Is With Disciplina De Neurociência, 
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (0.1 km away)

    Fulvio Scorza practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Scorza is rated as an Advanced 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 Epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Oophorectomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Wladimir R. Pinto
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Wladimir R. Pinto
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (1.0 km away)

    Wladimir Pinto practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Pinto is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Sgobbi D. Souza
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Sgobbi D. Souza
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (1.0 km away)

    Sgobbi Souza practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Souza is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Mosaic Trisomy 9, and Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Araujo M. Moreno
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Araujo M. Moreno
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (1.0 km away)

    Araujo Moreno practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Moreno is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Antonio T. Chieia
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Antonio T. Chieia
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (1.0 km away)

    Antonio Chieia practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Chieia 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Igor B. Farias
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Igor B. Farias
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (1.0 km away)

    Igor Farias practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Farias is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Porphyria, and Acute Intermittent Porphyria.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Cristiane M. Moreno
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Cristiane M. Moreno
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (1.0 km away)

    Cristiane Moreno practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Moreno 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), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, and Spasticity.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Graziela J. Polido
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Graziela J. Polido
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (1.0 km away)

    Graziela Polido practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Polido 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Paulo S. Souza
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Paulo S. Souza
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (1.0 km away)

    Paulo Souza practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Souza 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), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Marcio L. Bezerra-Escorcio
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Marcio L. Bezerra-Escorcio
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (1.0 km away)

    Marcio Bezerra-Escorcio practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Bezerra-Escorcio 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 Adie Syndrome, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Dagoberto Callegaro
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Dagoberto Callegaro
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (1.0 km away)

    Dagoberto Callegaro practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Callegaro is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Myelitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Andre S. Silva
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Andre S. Silva
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (1.0 km away)

    Andre Silva practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Silva is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Nemaline Myopathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ana L. Moreira
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ana L. Moreira
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (1.0 km away)

    Ana Moreira practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ms. Moreira 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, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve, and Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Mattos L. Badia
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Mattos L. Badia
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (1.0 km away)

    Mattos Badia practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Badia is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Porphyria, and Acute Intermittent Porphyria.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Amanda F. Assoni
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Amanda F. Assoni
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (1.0 km away)

    Amanda Assoni practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ms. Assoni 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, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Paulo V. Sgobbi
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Paulo V. Sgobbi
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 
     (1.0 km away)

    Paulo Sgobbi practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Sgobbi 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 Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Spastic Paraparesis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Porphyria.

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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 near Sao Paulo, SP?

    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 Sao Paulo, SP?

    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 Sao Paulo, SP?

    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 Sao Paulo, SP?

    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 Sao Paulo, SP?

    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 Sao Paulo, SP?

    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 Sao Paulo, SP?

    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 Sao Paulo, SP?

    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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