The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors Near Me in lexington, KY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near lexington, KY. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Univ. Of Kentucky

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-323-5661
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Kasarskis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Kasarskis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Dr. Arman Sabet
    Neurology
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Dr. Arman Sabet
    Neurology
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    University Of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-323-5661
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arman Sabet is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Sabet is rated as an Experienced provider 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 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
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    Office

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-323-5661
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Franca Cambi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Cambi is rated as an Experienced provider 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), Traumatic Brain Injury, and Parkinson's Disease.

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    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Office

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-323-5661
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Mcfarlin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Mcfarlin is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-323-5661
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Smith is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Supranuclear Ocular Palsy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    859-260-6100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Winkley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Winkley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Winkley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Encompass Health Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital

    2050 Versailles Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    859-257-3573
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Batka is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Batka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His clinical expertise encompasses 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
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    Encompass Health Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital

    2050 Versailles Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    859-257-3573
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Mcdowell is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Mcdowell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Paraplegia, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Spasticity. Dr. Mcdowell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Encompass Health Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital

    2050 Versailles Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    859-257-4888
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jessica Kavanaugh is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Kavanaugh is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Encompass Health Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital

    2050 Versailles Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    859-246-8920
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Salles is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Salles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Paraplegia, Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A, and Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Encompass Health Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital

    2050 Versailles Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    859-257-4888
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Elwert is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Elwert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Stroke, Contracture Deformity, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Dr. Charles G. Nichols
    General Practice
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Dr. Charles G. Nichols
    General Practice
    1311 Strawberry Ln, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    859-576-2050
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Nichols is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Nichols is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Opioid Use Disorder.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required

    UK Healthcare Women's Health

    740 Rose St Ste B101, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    859-323-5661
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Nakul Katyal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Katyal is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Brachial Plexopathy, Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, and Tissue Biopsy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 lexington, KY?

    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 lexington, KY?

    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 lexington, KY?

    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 lexington, KY?

    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 lexington, KY?

    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 lexington, KY?

    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 lexington, KY?

    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 lexington, KY?

    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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