The 20 Best Transverse Myelitis Doctors in The United States

Neurologist Scott Newsome specializes in the care of patients with neuroimmunological and neuroinflammatory disorders of the central nervous system. He works within the Division of Neuroimmunology and Neurological Infections at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and has special interest in evaluating and treating patients with multiple sclerosis, transverse myelitis, neuromyelitis optica and stiff person syndrome. After completing fellowship training, Dr. Newsome joined the Johns Hopkins Multiple Sclerosis and Transverse Myelitis Centers, and he is the director of the Johns Hopkins Neurosciences Consultation and Infusion Center and the Stiff Person Syndrome Center. He is also director of the Johns Hopkins Neuroimmunology and Neurological Infectious Disease Fellowship Program and co-director of the Multiple Sclerosis Experimental Therapeutics Program. Dr. Newsome received his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, with honors. During his neurology residency, he was awarded the Golden Apple Outstanding Resident Teaching Award, and later was chosen to be chief resident. He subsequently completed a fellowship in neuroimmunology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital with the support of a Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellowship Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Identifying and testing novel therapies and therapeutic strategies for multiple sclerosis and other neuroimmunological disorders is Dr. Newsome’s main research focus. Other research endeavors include validating the use of new quantitative clinical outcome measures and imaging techniques in multiple sclerosis and identifying risk factors of disease onset and severity, response to treatment and long-term outcomes in neuroimmunological disorders. An adviser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and a member of the Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence, Dr. Newsome has also served as president of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. Dr. Newsome is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stiff Person Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Newsome is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

"Shaena Blevins, MD, is a board-certified neurologist who practiced neurology in Gainesville, Georgia, for more than a decade. She loves her patients and, ""the long-term relationships and continuity of care that being a neurologist allows,"" she says. Dr. Blevins feels it is key to listen to her patients and their caregivers. She also believes, ""it is of utmost importance for my patients to understand their disease and treatment options."" Dr. Blevins and her husband are happy to be returning 'home' to the Appalachian Highlands to raise their children around family. Procedures". Dr. Blevins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Cerebellar Degeneration, Transverse Myelitis, and Memory Loss. Dr. Blevins is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

Donna Graves is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Graves is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Graves is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Graves is currently accepting new patients.

Sean Pittock is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Pittock is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Encephalitis.

Dean Wingerchuk is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Wingerchuk is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Thrombectomy.

Brian Weinshenker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Weinshenker is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Laura Cacciaguerra is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Cacciaguerra is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

Ilya Kister is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kister is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Hesham Abboud is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Abboud is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Encephalitis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.

Claudia Lucchinetti is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Lucchinetti is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

Bill Andrews, MD is a Neurologist at Avera Neurology in Yankton, SD. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Migraine, and Movement Disorders.

Mahmoud Abdelrazek is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Abdelrazek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Abdelrazek is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Abdelrazek is currently accepting new patients.

Almost all of us experience pain at some time in our lives and many suffer from persistent pain which can disrupt life. Dr. Babington is passionate about providing the highest quality of patient focused care. His collaborative approach relies on a thorough assessment of what is causing the pain and then developing a multidimensional treatment plan with a focus on improving function. Treatments he often recommends include therapies, injections, medications, and as a last resort surgery. Dr. Babington's research interests center around improving delivery of health services as well as patient reported outcomes and their integration into clinical care. Dr. Babington was selected by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met as a Top Doctor in multiple years. Dr. Babington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Athetosis, Chronic Pain, Scoliosis, and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Dr. Babington is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Babington is currently accepting new patients.

Mohammad Khoshnoodi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khoshnoodi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Khoshnoodi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

Danielle Rice is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Headache, and Shingles. Dr. Rice is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

Cory Kogelschatz is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Murray, Utah. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Kogelschatz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Dr. Kogelschatz is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

Christopher Fahey is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Fahey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Fahey is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

Christopher Leon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Leon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Leon is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology and American Board Of Psych/Neuro-Vascular Neurology. Dr. Leon is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Mikesell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Mikesell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gumma, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Memory Loss. Dr. Mikesell is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Vascular Neurology.

Wayne Rubinstein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Rubinstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Rubinstein is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology.