The 20 Best Transverse Myelitis Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

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The 20 Best Transverse Myelitis Doctors near Washington, DC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Transverse Myelitis near Washington, DC. Of these, 38 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Jonathan Ross
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis

    MidAtlantic Epilepsy & Sleep Center

    Bethesda, MD 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prior to joining the Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center, Dr. Jonathan Ross was Director of The New England Epilepsy Institute, a division of New England Neurological Associates (NENA) in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He also served as head of the Neurology division at NENA. After graduating medical school in 1991, Dr. Ross completed postgraduate training at Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine, and also served as Teaching Fellow at Harvard and Boston University. Dr. Ross is an active member of the American Epilepsy Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Massachusetts Medical Society, and the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis
    Ophthalmology

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Shin is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shin 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 Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group Of Washington PC

    2021 K St NW Ste 210, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rhanni Herzfeld is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Herzfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, and Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome.

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    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group Of Washington PC

    2021 K St NW Ste 210, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Pulaski is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Pulaski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Susac Syndrome.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology

    Gw Neurology-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elham Bayat is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bayat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Gw Neurology-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Perry Richardson is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Subacute Cerebellar Degeneration, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Burton is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Burton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Camptocormism.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology

    MedStar Health Neurology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center Neuroscience Center

    110 Irving St NW Ste 2B-10, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brain Barry is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Barry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology

    MedStar Health Neurology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center Neuroscience Center

    110 Irving St NW Ste 2B-10, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Lin is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Headache.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Physiatry

    102 Irving St NW #1332

    102 Irving St NW Ste 1332, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erika Gosai is a Physiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gosai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    MedStar Health: Rehabilitation Physicians At Irving Street

    102 Irving St NW Fl First, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Malmut is a Physiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Malmut is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Transverse Myelitis, Autonomic Dysreflexia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Sirdofsky is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sirdofsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Dystrophinopathy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    VA Medical Center

    50 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Wallin is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wallin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    VA Medical Center

    50 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Stratton is a Physiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Stratton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Faria Amjad is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Amjad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Paraplegia, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlo Tornatore is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tornatore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Paraplegia.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nancy Hu is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Mayson is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mayson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Seizures, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Peterson Neurology PC

    1140 Varnum St NE Ste 101, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Peterson is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Seizures, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    MidAtlantic Epilepsy & Sleep Center

    Bethesda, MD 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Ramos is a Neurologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Ramos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Epilepsy.

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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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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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