The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors Near Me in Cincinnati, OH

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The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors near Cincinnati, OH

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Cincinnati, OH. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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28 providers found
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology

    University Of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

    3113 Bellevue Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Neel is a Neurologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Neel is rated as a Distinguished 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, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    University Of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

    3113 Bellevue Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Mckee is a Neurologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Mckee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    University Of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

    3113 Bellevue Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alberto Espay is a Neurologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Espay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    University Of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

    3113 Bellevue Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hani Kushlaf is a Neurologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Kushlaf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Pompe Disease, Inclusion Body Myositis, Potassium-Aggravated Myotonia, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    University Of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

    3113 Bellevue Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Sawyer is a Neurologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Sawyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

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

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eileen Broomall is a Pediatric Neurologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Broomall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Memory Loss, and Athetosis.

    Todd A. Hayes
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Riverhills Healthcare Inc

    4805 Montgomery Road, Ste. 150, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Todd Hayes is a Neurologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Hayes has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Hayes is currently accepting new patients.

    Michelle Bowman
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Riverhills Healthcare Inc

    4805 Montgomery Road, Ste. 150, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Bowman is a Neurologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Bowman has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Bowman is currently accepting new patients.

    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 
     (1.3 miles away)
    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
    Neurology
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neurology

    University Neurology Inc

    222 Piedmont Ave Ste 3200, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Sams is a Neurologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Sams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    University Of Cincinnati Medical Center

    3199 Highland Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oluwole Awosika is a Neurologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Awosika is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, and Paraplegia.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    University Of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

    3113 Bellevue Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Grossman is a Neurologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Grossman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    University Of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

    3113 Bellevue Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luca Marsili is a Neurologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Marsili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    University Of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

    3113 Bellevue Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jensine Clark is a Pediatrics provider in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Spasticity, and Neurogenic Bowel.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    University Of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

    3113 Bellevue Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacqueline Janecek is a Neurologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Janecek has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    234 Goodman St, Mail Location 0796, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Luckhaupt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Luckhaupt 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), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Tetanus.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Physiatry

    Spectrum Rehabilitation

    3200 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Zeldin is a Physiatrist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Zeldin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Spasticity, Hemiplegia, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Pediatrics

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cuixia Tian is a Pediatrics provider in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Tian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Dysferlinopathy, and Paramyotonia Congenita.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheila Chandran is a Physiatrist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Chandran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Claw Foot, Clubfoot, Flat Feet, and Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.

    Joseph Huschart
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    TriHealth Physician Associates Of Good Samaritan - Delhi

    425 Farrell Court, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Huschart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Huschart 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 Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Jacobsen Syndrome, 15q11.2 Microdeletion, and Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome. Dr. Huschart 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 near Cincinnati, OH?

    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 Cincinnati, OH?

    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 Cincinnati, OH?

    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 Cincinnati, OH?

    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 Cincinnati, OH?

    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 Cincinnati, OH?

    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 Cincinnati, OH?

    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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