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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Sacramento, CA. Of these, 9 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    15 providers found
      Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      4860 Y St, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nanette Joyce is a Physiatrist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Joyce is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy.

      Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Family Medicine
      4860 Y St, Suite 1600, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Dodge is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Dodge is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, and Dementia.

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      Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tyrell Simkins is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Simkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Wallerian Degeneration, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Tissue Biopsy.

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      Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Physiatry | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Physiatry | Pediatrics

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      4860 Y St, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Craig Mcdonald is a Physiatrist and a Pediatrics provider in Sacramento, California. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Dysferlinopathy, Dystrophinopathy, and Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency.

      Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      4860 Y St, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Wingo is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Wingo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Dr. Wingo is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

      Regents Of The University Of California

      3160 Folsom Blvd, Suite 1400, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Decarli is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Decarli has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Stroke, and CACH Syndrome.

      Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      2800 L St, Suite 500, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Knox is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Knox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Gumma, Myasthenia Gravis, Neurosyphilis, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

      Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      4860 Y St, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Rogawski is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Rogawski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, and Absence Seizure.

      Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Ophthalmology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Ophthalmology | Pediatrics | Neurology

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      4860 Y St, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Yin Liu is an Ophthalmologist and a Pediatrics provider in Sacramento, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Astrocytoma, Optic Neuritis, and Glioblastoma.

      Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      4860 Y St, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Richman is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Richman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, and Thymectomy.

      Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Family Medicine

      Regents Of The University Of California

      3160 Folsom Blvd, Suite 2500, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shivani Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Synovial Sarcoma, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Osteotomy, and Orchiectomy.

      Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      4860 Y St, Suite 1700, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bethany Lipa is a Physiatrist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Lipa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Cerebral Palsy, Paraplegia, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type. Dr. Lipa is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Internal Medicine

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      4860 Y St, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shin-ping Tu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Tu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pneumonia, Sepsis, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

      Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

      Arnold Greenberg MD Inc

      5810 Jameson Ct, Suite 1, 
      Carmichael, CA 
       (10.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian
      Offers Telehealth

      Vladimir Rafanov is a Neurologist in Carmichael, California. Dr. Rafanov has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Photosensitive Epilepsy, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Epilepsy in Children, and Seizures.

      Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
      5445 Laurel Hills Dr, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (10.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rebecca Nelson is a Physiatrist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Sacramento, CA?

      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 Sacramento, CA?

      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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctors near Sacramento, CA?

      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 Sacramento, CA?

      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 Sacramento, CA?

      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 Sacramento, CA?

      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 Sacramento, CA?

      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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