The 20 Best Primary Progressive Aphasia Doctors Near Me in westlake, OH

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Primary Progressive Aphasia near westlake, OH. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
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    Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

    33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Avon, OH 
     (4.6 miles away)
    440-695-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
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    Norman Sese is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Sese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Hydrocephalus. Dr. Sese is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2005. Dr. Sese is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    Dr. Mona H. Parikh
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    Dr. Mona H. Parikh
    Internal Medicine

    Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

    33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Avon, OH 
     (4.6 miles away)
    440-695-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Mona Parikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Parikh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    Dr. Shumei Man
    Neurology
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    Dr. Shumei Man
    Neurology
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    Fairview Hospital

    18101 Lorain Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.9 miles away)
    216-476-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shumei Man is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Man is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). Dr. Man is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2018. Dr. Man is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
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    Office

    29101 Health Campus Dr Ste 475, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (0.7 miles away)
    216-285-5115
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Amanda Opaskar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Opaskar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Opaskar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    Dr. Babak Tousi
    Neurology
    Advanced in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    Dr. Babak Tousi
    Neurology
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    Office

    1450 Belle Ave, 
    Lakewood, OH 
     (6.6 miles away)
    216-521-2228
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Babak Tousi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Ohio. Dr. Tousi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Memory Loss. Dr. Tousi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Referral may be required

    Middleburg Heights Family Health Center

    17840 Bagley Road, 
    Middlebrg Hts, OH 
     (8.7 miles away)
    440-531-6000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Bahntge is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Middlebrg Hts, Ohio. Dr. Bahntge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Ataxia, Parkinson's Disease, Migraine, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Bahntge is board certified in American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, 1990. Dr. Bahntge is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Referral may be required

    Middleburg Heights Family Health Center

    17840 Bagley Road, 
    Middlebrg Hts, OH 
     (8.7 miles away)
    440-531-6000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Barbara Merriman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Middlebrg Hts, Ohio. Dr. Merriman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Neuralgia, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Merriman is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2019. Dr. Merriman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Referral may be required

    Independence Family Health Center

    5001 Rockside Road, 
    Independence, OH 
     (14.2 miles away)
    216-986-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Romanian
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    Atanase Craciun is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Craciun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, and Orthostatic Hypotension. Dr. Craciun is board certified in American Board Of Sleep Medicine, 1997. Dr. Craciun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    Dr. Kourosh N. Saghafi
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    Dr. Kourosh N. Saghafi
    Internal Medicine

    Mehdi Saghafi MD Inc

    6681 Ridge Rd Ste 300, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (10.5 miles away)
    440-842-8675
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kourosh Saghafi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Saghafi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Saghafi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Referral may be required

    The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    9500 Euclid Ave # 25, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (11.9 miles away)
    216-636-9467
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Safae Bouchenafa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bouchenafa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Primary Progressive Aphasia.

    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    Dr. Itri A. Eren
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    Dr. Itri A. Eren
    Internal Medicine

    Dr I N Eren MD Inc

    1130 Tower Blvd Ste B, 
    Lorain, OH 
     (12.8 miles away)
    440-204-7400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Itri Eren is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lorain, Ohio. Dr. Eren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 80 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Anemia, Obesity in Children, and Lung Metastases.

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    What is the definition of Primary Progressive Aphasia?

    Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) affects a person's ability to use language to communicate. This includes loss of ability to understand or express speech (aphasia). PPA is a specific type of a more general disease called frontotemporal dementia. PPA can be classified into three distinct types: progressive non-fluent aphasia (PNFA), semantic dementia (SD), and logopenic progressive aphasia (LPA). PPA is caused by a loss of tissue (atrophy) in the area of the brain that is responsible for producing language. In some cases, this loss of tissue is caused by genetic changes (genetic changes or pathogenic variants) in the GRN gene. In these cases, the disease is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Diagnosis of PPA is suspected when a doctor observes signs and symptoms such as progressive loss of language abilities. Imaging of the brain can confirm the diagnosis.

    When should I see a Primary Progressive Aphasia doctor near westlake, 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 Progressive Aphasia doctor near westlake, 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 do I find the best Primary Progressive Aphasia doctor near westlake, OH?

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    How does MediFind rank Primary Progressive Aphasia doctors near westlake, 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 Progressive Aphasia doctors near westlake, 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 Progressive Aphasia doctor near westlake, 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 Progressive Aphasia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Primary Progressive Aphasia 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 Progressive Aphasia doctor near westlake, 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 Progressive Aphasia 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 Progressive Aphasia 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 Progressive Aphasia doctors near westlake, OH?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Primary Progressive Aphasia 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 Progressive Aphasia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Primary Progressive Aphasia 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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