The 20 Best Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia Doctors Near Me in Saint Louis, MO

Find the Top Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Advanced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
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    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Sommerville is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sommerville is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy, Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy, Pompe Disease, Danon Disease, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Referral may be required

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Gratton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gratton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Gratton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Washu Medicine Eye Center In Creve Coeur

    450 N New Ballas Rd Ste 260, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Couch is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Couch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Thyroid Eye Disease, and Graves Disease. Dr. Couch is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Referral may be required

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Findlay is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Findlay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Dystrophinopathy, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Dr. Findlay is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Eye Consultants

    506 Burkharth Rd Ste A, 
    Warrensburg, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William White is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Warrensburg, Missouri. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blocked Tear Duct, Entropion, Graves Disease, and Cicatricial Pemphigoid. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Clinic Eye Specialists

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 140A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Francisco Garcia-Ferrer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Garcia-Ferrer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Hyphema, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Garcia-Ferrer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    135 Plaza Dr Ste 102, 
    Sikeston, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Enrique Villavicencio-Sumire is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sikeston, Missouri. Dr. Villavicencio-Sumire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Memory Loss, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Referral may be required

    Ozarks Healthcare

    1100 N Kentucky Ave, 
    West Plains, MO 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Clara Applegate is a Neurologist practicing medicine in West Plains, Missouri. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Applegate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Seizures. Dr. Applegate is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Golden Valley Memorial Hospital District

    1602 N 2nd St, 
    Clinton, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Earle Sanford is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Clinton, Missouri. Dr. Sanford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Geographic Atrophy, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Sanford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sabates Eye Centers PA

    5811 NW Barry Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Lyon is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lyon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Strabismus, Chalazion, and Esotropia. Dr. Lyon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Family Medicine

    St Marys Medical Center

    201 NW R D Mize Rd Ste 206, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohamed Abdalaziz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Abdalaziz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Abdalaziz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Experienced in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
    Referral may be required

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Bucelli is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bucelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Encephalitis, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bucelli is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia?

    Progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a condition characterized by weakness of the eye muscles. The condition typically appears in adults between ages 18 and 40 and slowly worsens over time. The first sign of progressive external ophthalmoplegia is typically drooping eyelids (ptosis), which can affect one or both eyelids. As ptosis worsens, affected individuals may use the forehead muscles to try to lift the eyelids, or they may lift up their chin in order to see. Another characteristic feature of progressive external ophthalmoplegia is weakness or paralysis of the muscles that move the eye (ophthalmoplegia). Affected individuals have to turn their head to see in different directions, especially as the ophthalmoplegia worsens. People with progressive external ophthalmoplegia may also have general weakness of the muscles used for movement (myopathy), particularly those in the neck, arms, or legs. The weakness may be especially noticeable during exercise (exercise intolerance). Muscle weakness may also cause difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).

    When should I see a Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia 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 Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia 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 Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia 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 Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia 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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