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

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The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors in Michigan, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 86 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Michigan, US. Of these, 65 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Goutman is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Goutman 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.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eva Feldman is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Feldman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetic Neuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Autonomic Neuropathy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    4260 Plymouth Rd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sami Barmada is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Barmada 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, and Dementia.

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    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

    6777 W Maple Rd, 
    West Bloomfield, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ximena Arcila is a Neurologist in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Dr. Arcila 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), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Gastrostomy.

    Jena M. Krueger
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Pediatric Neurology

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Neurology

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3003, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jena Krueger is a Pediatric Neurologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Krueger has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Dr. Krueger is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    1500 E Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Fink is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Fink is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and CACH Syndrome.

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

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Todd is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Todd is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Fragile X Syndrome, Fragile XE Syndrome, Hereditary Ataxia, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Office

    1500 E Medical Center Dr Fl Rec, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Callaghan is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Callaghan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetic Neuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Thrombectomy, and Thymectomy.

    Daniel L. Menkes
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Neuroscience Center

    3555 West 13 Mile Road, Suite N120, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Menkes is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Menkes has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Paramyotonia Congenita. Dr. Menkes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Temenuzhka Mihaylova is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Mihaylova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Partial Seizure.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Trinity Health Epilepsy Monitoring Unit-Oakland

    44555 Woodward Ave Ste 104, 
    Pontiac, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Biondo is a Neurologist in Pontiac, Michigan. Dr. Biondo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    325 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Schmidt is a Physiatrist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Dysferlinopathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    4260 Plymouth Rd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Paulson is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Paulson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Memorial Healthcare Institute For Neuroscience (Owosso)

    819 N Shiawassee St, 
    Owosso, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dustin Nowacek is a Neurologist in Owosso, Michigan. Dr. Nowacek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Dysferlinopathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    4260 Plymouth Rd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Praveen Dayalu is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Dayalu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Gallagher is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Gallagher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Salgado is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Salgado has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Memorial Healthcare Institute For Neuroscience (Owosso)

    819 N Shiawassee St, 
    Owosso, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Frey is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Owosso, Michigan. Dr. Frey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Henry Ford Hospital

    2799 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kara Steijlen is a Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Steijlen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Rehabilitation Physicians PC

    28455 Haggerty Road, Suite 200, 
    Novi, MI 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Gordon is a Physiatrist in Novi, Michigan. Dr. Gordon has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Spasticity, Torticollis, Paraplegia, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Gordon is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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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