The 20 Best Transverse Myelitis Doctors Near Me in Miami, FL

Find the Top Transverse Myelitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Transverse Myelitis near Miami, FL. Of these, 23 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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24 providers found
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis

    Epilepsy Foundation Of Florida

    1150 NW 14th St Ste 609, 
    Miami, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Office

    1475 NW 12th Ave Fl 1, 
    Miami, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alberto Martinez is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Syringomyelia, Syringobulbia, and Chiari Malformation Type 2.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Epilepsy Foundation Of Florida

    1150 NW 14th St Ste 609, 
    Miami, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramon Flores is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Flores 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), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

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    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology

    Epilepsy Foundation Of Florida

    1150 NW 14th St Ste 609, 
    Miami, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashok Verma is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Verma 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), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    1150 Nw 14th St, Suite 609, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Burmese, Malayalam, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    Kottil Rammohan is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Rammohan 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), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Rammohan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Umhc-Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

    1475 NW 12th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Micheline Mccarthy is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Mccarthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Physiatry

    Jackson Health System

    1611 NW 12th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Vives is a Physiatrist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Vives has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Acute Pain, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

    1201 NW 16th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gustavo Alameda is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Alameda 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), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology

    Memorial Division Of Neurology

    2063 Biscayne Blvd Ste 501, 
    Miami, FL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Diaz is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Stroke, Memory Loss, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Diaz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology

    Office

    4302 Alton Rd Ste 810, 
    Miami, FL 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vasu Saini is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Saini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology

    Office

    7330 SW 62nd Pl Ste 200, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Damski is a Neurologist in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Damski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Transient Global Amnesia, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Office

    7000 SW 62nd Ave Ste 300, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Jimenez is a Neurologist in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Jimenez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Transient Global Amnesia, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Physiatry

    West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital

    2525 SW 75th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Ortiz is a Physiatrist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Ortiz 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 Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Stroke.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Drs. Kovacs & Resnick PA

    1111 Kane Concourse Ste 504, 
    Bay Harbor Islands, FL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Resnick is a Neurologist in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida. Dr. Resnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Peripheral Neuropathy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Pain Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Pain Medicine | Neurology
    1475 W 49th Pl, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sam Kara is a Pain Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Kara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Vertebral Artery Dissection, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Pica.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Baptist Hospital Of Miami

    8900 N Kendall Dr, 
    Miami, FL 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yazmin Odia is an Oncologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Odia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Brain Tumor, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Astrocytoma.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology

    Office

    9055 SW 87th Ave Ste 100, 
    Miami, FL 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Miguel Melo is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Melo 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 New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Office

    9055 SW 87th Ave Ste 100, 
    Miami, FL 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alberto Pinzon is a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Pinzon 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 Partial Seizure.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Sleep Medicine

    Office

    9055 SW 87th Ave Ste 100, 
    Miami, FL 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brad Herskowitz is a Sleep Medicine provider in Miami, Florida. Dr. Herskowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Transient Global Amnesia, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Sleep Medicine

    Office

    9055 SW 87th Ave Ste 100, 
    Miami, FL 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sergio Jaramillo is a Sleep Medicine provider in Miami, Florida. Dr. Jaramillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Drowsiness, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

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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 Miami, FL?

    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 Miami, FL?

    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 Miami, FL?

    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 Miami, FL?

    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 Miami, FL?

    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 Miami, FL?

    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 Miami, FL?

    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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