The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors Near Me in Bethesda, MD

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The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors near Bethesda, MD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Bethesda, MD. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced, 3 are Elite and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    35-2a1000 35 Convent Dr, Msc 3705, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Fischbeck is a Neurologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Fischbeck is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Office

    110 Irving St NW Rm 2A-44, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Grunseich is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Grunseich is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Office

    10 Center Dr Rm 7-5680, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Floeter is a Neurologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Floeter is rated as a Distinguished 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), Frontotemporal Dementia, and Pseudobulbar Affect.

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    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    La Clinica Del Pueblo Inc.

    2831 15th St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Traynor is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Traynor 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, Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, and Thymectomy.

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

    National Institutes Of Health

    10 Center Dr Bldg 10CRC, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tanya Lehky is a Neurologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Lehky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Chediak-Higashi Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Sandhoff Disease.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    National Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases

    9000 Rockville Pike, Building 50, Room 1146, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Andrew Mammen, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Baltimore, MD. He is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Mammen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Necrotizing Myopathy (NM).

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Office

    6001 Executive Blvd, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robin Conwit is a Neurologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Conwit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Status Epilepticus, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Office

    10 Center Dr Rm 5C103, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bibiana Bielekova is a Neurologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Bielekova is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Stroke, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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

    Office

    10 Center Dr Rm 2B-39, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Neuhaus is a Pediatric Neurologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Neuhaus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Physiatry

    Dept Of Transfusion Medicine/Nih Clinical Center

    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Galen Joe is a Physiatrist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Joe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Muscle Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Aruna S Nathan MD PA

    6816 Marbury Road, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil

    "Dr. Nathan is an Internal Medicine Physician who has been practicing in Montgomery Country Maryland for over 15 years. Her primary philosophy is centered around the concept that many medical conditions are preventable when identified and addressed in a timely manner. Those that are not preventable, and already present, need to be managed by effective education, practical medication and lifestyle management. Dr. Nathan's motto is ""Effective health care and transparency in medical management incorporating proven scientific data."" Dr. Nathan has been nominated by her patients and received the Patients’ Choice Award and Compassionate Doctor Recognition on multiple occasions. She is also listed in the directory of America’s Top Physicians by the Consumer Research Council of America, is included in the directory of The Leading Physician’s of the World ( International Association of Internists), and listed as Top 10 Internists by the American Registry. Read Dr. Nathan's blog True Turmeic, for observations on management and practices to achieve effective care. You can find out more about Dr. Nathan on her Facebook, Twitter, and website. LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/pub/aruna-nathan-md/84/872/43a". Dr. Nathan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Focal Dystonia, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology

    Gw Neurology-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elham Bayat is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bayat 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), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Office

    10 Center Dr Rm 1-1469, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leighton Chan is a Physiatrist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Concussion.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    MedStar Health: Medical Center At Chevy Chase

    5454 Wisconsin Ave # 11, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shreya Gandhy is a Neurologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Gandhy is rated as an Experienced 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), Subacute Cerebellar Degeneration, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    MedStar Health: Medical Center At Chevy Chase

    5454 Wisconsin Ave # 11, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shakti Nayar is a Neurologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Nayar 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Beriberi, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.

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

    Office

    100 Connecticut Ave Ste 206, 
    Kensington, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Eskew is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kensington, Maryland. Dr. Eskew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olivier Fortin is a Pediatric Neurologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Fortin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), 15q11.2 Microdeletion, Epilepsy in Children, and Polymicrogyria.

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

    Office

    503 Robert Grant Ave Rm 1W30, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, and CACH Syndrome.

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

    Holy Cross Hospital

    1500 Forest Glen Rd, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Wright is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Wright 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 Anthrax Infection.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    3800 Reservoir Road NW, Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 4, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Zorowitz is a Physiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Zorowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Pseudobulbar Affect, Spasticity, Stroke, Hemiplegia, and Thrombectomy.

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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 Bethesda, MD?

    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 Bethesda, MD?

    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 Bethesda, MD?

    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 Bethesda, MD?

    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 Bethesda, MD?

    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 Bethesda, MD?

    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 Bethesda, MD?

    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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