The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors Near Me in Coimbra, PT

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Coimbra, PT. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Miguel Pereira-Tabuas
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Miguel Pereira-Tabuas
    Coimbra, PT 

    Miguel Pereira-Tabuas practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Mr. Pereira-Tabuas is rated as an Advanced expert 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 Anhidrosis, Dementia, Horner Syndrome, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Sara C. Domingues
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Sara C. Domingues
    Coimbra, PT 

    Sara Domingues practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Domingues is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumomediastinum, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ines E. Baldeiras
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ines E. Baldeiras
    Coimbra, PT 

    Ines Baldeiras practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Baldeiras is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.

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    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Filomena G. Silva
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Filomena G. Silva
    Biocant Park, 
    Cantanhede, PT 

    Filomena Silva practices practicing medicine in Cantanhede, Portugal. Ms. Silva 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) and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Beatriz Santiago
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Beatriz Santiago
    Coimbra, PT 

    Beatriz Santiago practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Santiago 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, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Joao Duraes
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Joao Duraes
    Coimbra, PT 

    Joao Duraes practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Mr. Duraes is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Krabbe Disease, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Diana Duro
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Diana Duro
    Coimbra, PT 

    Diana Duro practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Duro is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Marisa F. Lima
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Marisa F. Lima
    Coimbra, PT 

    Marisa Lima practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Lima is rated as an Experienced 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 Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Luciano Almendra
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Luciano Almendra
    Coimbra, PT 

    Luciano Almendra practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Mr. Almendra is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Thrombectomy, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Cesar A. Teixeira
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Cesar A. Teixeira
    Coimbra, PT 

    Cesar Teixeira practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Mr. Teixeira is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Maria J. Leitao
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Maria J. Leitao
    Coimbra, PT 

    Maria Leitao practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Leitao is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Anabela L. Matos
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Anabela L. Matos
    Coimbra, PT 

    Anabela Matos practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Matos 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 Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Teresa Oliveira-Cunha
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Teresa Oliveira-Cunha
    Biocant Park, 
    Cantanhede, PT 

    Teresa Oliveira-Cunha practices practicing medicine in Cantanhede, Portugal. Ms. Oliveira-Cunha 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), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ricardo A. Marques
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ricardo A. Marques
    Biocant Park, 
    Cantanhede, PT 

    Ricardo Marques practices practicing medicine in Cantanhede, Portugal. Mr. Marques 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), Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Rui F. Simoes
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Rui F. Simoes
    Coimbra, PT 

    Rui Simoes practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Mr. Simoes is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Familial Partial Lipodystrophy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Francisco B. Pereira
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Francisco B. Pereira
    Coimbra, PT 

    Francisco Pereira practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Mr. Pereira 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 Neurotoxicity Syndromes.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Vilma A. Sardao
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Vilma A. Sardao
    Biocant Park, 
    Cantanhede, PT 

    Vilma Sardao practices practicing medicine in Cantanhede, Portugal. Ms. Sardao 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), Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, and Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Celina H. Alves
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Celina H. Alves
    AIBILI Association For Innovation And Biomedical Research On Light, 
    Coimbra, PT 

    Celina Alves practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Alves 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 Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Carla S. Cavaleiro
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Carla S. Cavaleiro
    Coimbra, PT 

    Carla Cavaleiro practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Cavaleiro 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), Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Ganglion Cyst, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Teresa M. Sousa
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Teresa M. Sousa
    Coimbra, PT 

    Teresa Sousa practices practicing medicine in Coimbra, Portugal. Ms. Sousa 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), and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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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 Coimbra, PT?

    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 Coimbra, PT?

    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 Coimbra, PT?

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    How does MediFind rank Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctors in Coimbra, PT?

    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 Coimbra, PT?

    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 Coimbra, PT?

    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 Coimbra, PT?

    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 Coimbra, PT?

    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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