The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors Near Me in Stanford, CA

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The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors near Stanford, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Stanford, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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31 providers found
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Day is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Day is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Paramyotonia Congenita.

    David Gershfield
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Gershfield is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gershfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, VEXAS Syndrome, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Polymyositis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology

    Office

    453 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Felix Chang is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chang has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

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    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenna Klotz is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Klotz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Dysferlinopathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Seizures, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Safwan Jaradeh is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Jaradeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, and Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucas Kipp is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kipp has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marie Beaudin is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Beaudin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Hereditary Ataxia, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacinda Sampson is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sampson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Oculodentodigital Dysplasia, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maxwell Greene is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Greene 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), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharon Sha is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Memory Loss, and Dementia.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yuen So is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. So has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and 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), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Moss is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Moss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, Spinal Fusion, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm A343, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geoffrey Kerchner is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Kerchner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

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

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm S161, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacqueline Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Office

    279 Campus Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Steinman is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Steinman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are CACH Syndrome, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Transverse Myelitis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Reimer is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Reimer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts, Fabry Disease, Gaucher Disease Type 3, and Gaucher Disease.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Pediatric Neurology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Beres is a Pediatric Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Beres has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Optic Glioma, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarada Sakamuri is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sakamuri has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Brachial Plexopathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Younes Kyan is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Frontotemporal Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Srikanth Muppidi is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Muppidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Familial Dysautonomia, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Low Blood Pressure.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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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