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

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The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors near Columbus, OH

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Columbus, OH. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Mendell is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Mendell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Kolb is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kolb is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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

    Office

    2050 Kenny Rd Fl 7, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Kissel is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kissel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Paramyotonia Congenita, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Thymectomy.

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

    OhioHealth Neurological Physicians

    285 E State St Ste 430, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Novak is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Novak is rated as an Advanced 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 and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

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

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Connolly is a Pediatric Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Connolly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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

    Office

    555 S 18th St, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samiah Al is a Pediatric Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Al is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

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

    Orthopedic & Neurological Consultants Inc.

    1313 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Nash is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Nash is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ohio State Outpatient Care East

    543 Taylor Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bakri Elsheikh is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Elsheikh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Myasthenia Gravis.

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

    Ohio State Outpatient Care East

    543 Taylor Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Quick is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Quick 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), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Osu Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, LLC

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Kim is a Physiatrist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Paraplegia. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Office

    395 W 12th Ave Fl 7, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Arnold is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Arnold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Muscle Atrophy, and Paramyotonia Congenita.

    Zarife Sahenk
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zarife Sahenk is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Sahenk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.

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

    Osu Hospitals Occupational Medicine

    543 Taylor Ave Fl 2, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Ioerger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Ioerger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ohiohealth Corporation

    285 E State St, Suite 430, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Wheaton is a Physiatrist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Wheaton has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Sciatica, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Wheaton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Waldrop is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Waldrop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Dystrophinopathy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stefan Nicolau is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Nicolau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, and X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy.

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

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Flanigan is a Pediatric Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Flanigan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Dystrophinopathy, and Vici Syndrome.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ohio State Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital

    480 Medical Center Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aristide Merola is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Merola 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, Familial Dysautonomia, Low Blood Pressure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Osu Neuroscience Center LLC

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anahita Adeli is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Adeli 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, Dementia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Miriam Freimer is a Neurologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Freimer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Inclusion Body Myositis, Dermatomyositis, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

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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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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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