The 20 Best Transverse Myelitis Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 7805 doctor with experience in Transverse Myelitis near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 6492 are Experienced, 953 are Advanced, 267 are Distinguished and 77 are Elite.

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    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Elite in Transverse Myelitis

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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.

    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurology

    16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 312, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "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.

    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis

    Atrium Health Neurology Specialty Care

    1225 Harding Place, Suite 4200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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.

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    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Koriyama, JP 

    Kazuo Fujihara practices practicing medicine in Koriyama, Japan. Mr. Fujihara is rated as an Elite expert 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 Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, Myelitis, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Elite in Transverse Myelitis

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Greenberg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Greenberg is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Faculté De Médecine Lyon Est, 
    Lyon, FR 

    Romain Marignier practices practicing medicine in Lyon, France. Mr. Marignier is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Elite in Transverse Myelitis

    MN - Neuro MS

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Encephalitis.

    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Sendai, JP 

    Ichiro Nakashima practices practicing medicine in Sendai, Japan. Mr. Nakashima is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Department Of Neurology And Biometric Research Branch, 
    Goyang, KR 

    Friedemann Paul practices practicing medicine in Goyang, Republic of Korea. Paul is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. They are also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Elite in Transverse Myelitis

    AZ - Neuro MS

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Elite in Transverse Myelitis

    UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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).

    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Wexham Park Hospital, 
    Slough, ENG, GB 

    Jacqueline Palace practices practicing medicine in Slough, United Kingdom. Palace is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Strasbourg, FR 

    Jerome De Seze practices practicing medicine in Strasbourg, France. Mr. De Seze is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Department Of Neurology And Biometric Research Branch, 
    Goyang, KR 

    Orhan Aktas practices practicing medicine in Goyang, Republic of Korea. Mr. Aktas is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Sendai, JP 

    Tatsuro Misu practices practicing medicine in Sendai, Japan. Mr. Misu is rated as an Elite expert 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 Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Myelitis, and Liver Embolization.

    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Heidelberg, BW, DE 

    Sven Jarius practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Germany. Mr. Jarius is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Department Of Neurology And Biometric Research Branch, 
    Goyang, KR 

    Nasrin Asgari practices practicing medicine in Goyang, Republic of Korea. Ms. Asgari is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Department Of Neurology And Biometric Research Branch, 
    Goyang, KR 

    Marius Ringelstein practices practicing medicine in Goyang, Republic of Korea. Mr. Ringelstein is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Susac Syndrome, and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Yonezawa, JP 

    Toshiyuki Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Yonezawa, Japan. Mr. Takahashi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    Elite in Transverse Myelitis
    St. Josef Hospital, 
    Bochum, NW, DE 

    Ingo Kleiter practices practicing medicine in Bochum, Germany. Mr. Kleiter is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 San Francisco, CA?

    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 San Francisco, CA?

    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 San Francisco, CA?

    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 San Francisco, CA?

    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 San Francisco, CA?

    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 San Francisco, CA?

    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 San Francisco, CA?

    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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