The 20 Best Transverse Myelitis Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

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The 20 Best Transverse Myelitis Doctors near Birmingham, AL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Transverse Myelitis near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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22 providers found
    Distinguished in Transverse Myelitis
    Distinguished in Transverse Myelitis

    Office

    1720 2nd Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Meador is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Meador is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Transverse Myelitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Transverse Myelitis
    Distinguished in Transverse Myelitis

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khurram Bashir is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bashir is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Transverse Myelitis
    Distinguished in Transverse Myelitis

    Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility

    1717 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cassandra Buchanan is a Physiatrist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Buchanan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Transverse Myelitis, Paraplegia, Epidural Abscess, and Decerebrate Posture.

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    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis

    Office

    1720 7th Ave S Rm 440, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Jones is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis
    Physiatry

    Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility

    1717 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amie Mclain is a Physiatrist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mclain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Transverse Myelitis, Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, and Paraplegia.

    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology

    Brookwood Orthopedics LLC

    3105 Independence Dr # 105, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Riser is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Riser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Rinker is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Rinker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility

    1717 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Brunner is a Physiatrist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Brunner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Athetosis, Hemiplegia, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Decerebrate Posture, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology

    Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility

    1717 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Mark is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Alien Hand Syndrome, Conversion Disorder, Stroke, and Camptocormism.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Victor Sung is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Sung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Chorea, Movement Disorders, Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's Of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lydia Marcus is a Pediatric Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Marcus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    UAB Highlands

    1201 11th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shruti Agnihotri is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Agnihotri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Rasmussen Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Office

    1201 11th Ave S Fl 4, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Benesh is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Benesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Newton Neurology Associates PC

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 501, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robins Newton is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Newton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Delirium, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Pain Medicine

    Office

    1201 11th Ave S Ste 3800, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Bailey is a Pain Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Phantom Limb Pain, Neuralgia, Cerebral Palsy, and Fibromyalgia.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Princeton Womens Care

    817 Princeton Ave SW, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harold Thomas is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Office

    3800 Ridgeway Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Joslin is a Physiatrist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Joslin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, and Fractured Spine.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Geriatrics

    Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Adams is a Geriatrics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Stroke, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Grandview Medical Group Neurology Grandview Physicians Plaza

    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 600, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Strong is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Strong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Cerebellar Degeneration, Hemiplegia, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Office

    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 720, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalya Belotserkovskaya is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Belotserkovskaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Transverse Myelitis?

    Transverse myelitis is a neurological disorder caused by inflammation of the spinal cord, which carries nerve signals from the brain to the rest of the body. The segment of the spinal cord that has inflammation or damage determines the symptoms a person has. Generally, inflammation at one segment causes symptoms at that level and below that level. Most commonly, the upper spinal cord is affected, causing impaired leg movement, and problems controlling the bowel and bladder. The cause of Transverse myelitis may be unknown (idiopathic) or it may be associated with a wide variety of underlying health problems, including infections, immune system disorders, and other inflammatory disorders. Tests that may be used to diagnose Transverse myelitis include MRI to look for compression or inflammation of the spinal cord, and a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to look for evidence of inflammation in the fluid surrounding the spinal cord (cerebrospinal fluid).

    When should I see a Transverse Myelitis doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Transverse Myelitis doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Transverse Myelitis doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Transverse Myelitis doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Transverse Myelitis doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Transverse Myelitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Transverse Myelitis 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 Transverse Myelitis doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Transverse Myelitis 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 Transverse Myelitis 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 Transverse Myelitis doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Transverse Myelitis 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 Transverse Myelitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Transverse Myelitis 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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