The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors Near Me in Kentucky, US

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The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors in Kentucky, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Kentucky, US. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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33 providers found
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Univ. Of Kentucky

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Kasarskis is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Kasarskis is rated as an Elite 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, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

    Jayne Zhang
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology

    Baptist Health Medical Group

    913 N Dixie Ave, 
    Elizabethtown, KY 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jayne Zhang specializes in inpatient neurology with subspecialty training in cerebrovascular disease. She completed her neurology residency and vascular neurology fellow at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, and neuro-hospitalist fellowship at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Encephalitis, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Roman M. Kassa
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurology

    3991 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 310, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic, Italian, Tigrinya
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roman Kassa is a Neurologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Kassa has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Dr. Kassa is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Primary Care-Bellevue-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    119 Fairfield Ave, 
    Bellevue, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Schulte is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellevue, Kentucky. Dr. Schulte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Primary Care-Hebron Litton Lane-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    2000 Litton Ln, 
    Hebron, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Dragan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hebron, Kentucky. Dr. Dragan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Diabetic Nephropathy.

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

    UK Healthcare Women's Health

    740 Rose St Ste B101, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yuyao Sun is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced 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), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Pseudobulbar Affect, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

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

    Norton Children's Sleep Medicine-Novak Center

    411 E Chestnut St, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arpita Lakhotia is a Pediatric Neurologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Lakhotia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Neurofibromatosis, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Health Psychology Associates PSC

    401 E Chestnut St Unit 510, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert P Friedland is a Neurologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. P Friedland 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), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Hao T. Le
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Hospital Medicine

    Community Medical Associates Inc

    200 E Chestnut St, Bldg Suite303, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hao Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Le has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Cor Pulmonale, Sepsis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Ping Shi
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Norton Neuroscience Institute Neurology

    4915 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 301, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ping Shi is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Shi has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri. Dr. Shi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arman Sabet is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Sabet is rated as an Experienced 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, Pyridoxine Deficiency, Stroke, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc

    2050 Versailles Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Batka is a Physiatrist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Batka is rated as an Experienced 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, Muscle Atrophy, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    UK Healthcare Women's Health

    740 Rose St Ste B101, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nakul Katyal is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Katyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Brachial Plexopathy, Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Office

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Franca Cambi is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Cambi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Traumatic Brain Injury, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Health Psychology Associates PSC

    401 E Chestnut St Unit 510, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jignesh Shah is a Neurologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

    Norton Children's Sleep Medicine-Novak Center

    411 E Chestnut St, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Rogers is a Pediatric Neurologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Dysferlinopathy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Family Medicine | General Practice
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Family Medicine | General Practice
    189 Hibbard Street, 
    Pikeville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Nichols is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Pikeville, Kentucky. Dr. Nichols is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Opioid Use Disorder.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Office

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Mcfarlin is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Mcfarlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Pikeville Medical Center Inc

    911 Bypass Rd, 
    Pikeville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naveed Ahmed is a Neurologist in Pikeville, Kentucky. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Migraine, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Maria Cristina Atienza PSC

    110 Roy Kidd Ave, 
    Corbin, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Atienza is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Corbin, Kentucky. Dr. Atienza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 Kentucky, US?

    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 Kentucky, US?

    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 Kentucky, US?

    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 Kentucky, US?

    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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