The 20 Best Transverse Myelitis Doctors Near Me in Georgia, US

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The 20 Best Transverse Myelitis Doctors in Georgia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 91 doctor with experience in Transverse Myelitis near Georgia, US. Of these, 78 are Experienced and 13 are Advanced.

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    Pavan Tummala
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Neurology

    4445 South Lee Street, Suite 310, 
    Buford, GA 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pavan Tummala is a Neurologist in Buford, Georgia. Dr. Tummala has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Tummala is currently accepting new patients.

    Lawrence G. Seiden
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis

    The Multiple Sclerosis Center Of Georgia

    3200 Downwood Circle Northwest, Suite 550, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Seiden is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Seiden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Photosensitive Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Seizures. Dr. Seiden is currently accepting new patients.

    Diana L. Vives
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Diana Vives is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Vives has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, Encephalitis, and Transverse Myelitis.

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    William E. Philippi
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis

    Piedmont Neurology Of Augusta

    820 Saint Sebastian Way, Ste 4A, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Philippi is a Neurologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Philippi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Stroke, and Epilepsy. Dr. Philippi is currently accepting new patients.

    Neil S. Lava
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Lava is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lava has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and 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), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine.

    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis

    Athens Neurological Associates

    1086 1/2 Baxter Street, 
    Athens, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon Poling is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Poling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Stroke, Migraine, and Trigeminal Neuralgia. Dr. Poling is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis
    Advanced in Transverse Myelitis

    Tanner Neuroscience Specialist

    705 Dixie Street, 
    Carrollton, GA 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meena Kannan is a Neurologist in Carrollton, Georgia. Dr. Kannan has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Grace A. Pilcher
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Piedmont Neurology Of Augusta

    820 Saint Sebastian Way, Ste 4A, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Grace Pilcher is a Neurologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Pilcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Pilcher is currently accepting new patients.

    Kenneth J. Lazarus
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology | Pain Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology | Pain Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    Southern Crescent Neurological Clinic

    1250 Highway 54 West, Suite 102, 
    Fayetteville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Lazarus is a Neurologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Lazarus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Lazarus is currently accepting new patients.

    Douglas S. Stuart
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    The Multiple Sclerosis Center Of Georgia

    3200 Downwood Circle Northwest, Suite 550, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Stuart is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Stuart 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), West Syndrome, and Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Stuart is currently accepting new patients.

    Sun Qiu
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology

    Piedmont Physicians Group Peachtree Neurology

    95 Collier Road, Suite 4045, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunny Qiu, M.D., earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Duke University and is board certified in Neurology. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Qiu was a Clinical Neurophysiology fellow at Rush University Medical Center.Dr. Qiu specializes in adult general neurology. He performs electromyography (EMG) studies to evaluate nerve and muscle conditions. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and the American Epilepsy Society.In his spare time, Dr. Qiu enjoys spending time with family, exercising, hiking, and traveling.Dr. Qiu is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Qiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Tension Headache, Memory Loss, and Migraine.

    Achraf Makki
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Emory Clinic - Neurology

    6335 Hospital Parkway, Ste301, 
    Johns Creek, GA 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Achraf Makki is a Neurologist in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Makki has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Stroke, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

    Ritika Mahajan
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Prana Brain And Nerve Health

    3641 GA Hwy 20 SE, 
    Conyers, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mahajan earned her medical degree at Government Medical College in Amritsar, India. She then attended the University of New Mexico / Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque where she completed a residency in neurology and a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.Dr. Mahajan is board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology. Her special interests include general neurology, epilepsy, headaches, stroke and neurodiagnostic procedures.In her spare time, Dr. Mahajan enjoys spending time with family and traveling. Dr. Mahajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Essential Tremor, Seizures, and Migraine.

    Valerie Biousse
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Ophthalmology | Neurology
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Ophthalmology | Neurology

    Emory Eye Center

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Valerie Biousse is an Ophthalmologist and a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Biousse has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Papilledema, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Embolectomy.

    Spencer Hutto
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Neurology | Psychiatry

    Emory University Hospital

    1364 Clifton Road Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Spencer Hutto is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Hutto has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Encephalitis, CACH Syndrome, and Cerebelloparenchymal Disorder 3.

    Laura E. Donovan
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Emory Winship Cancer Institute

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Donovan is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Donovan has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Medulloblastoma, Glioma, Ependymoma, and Gastrostomy.

    Samuel B. Milton
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Milton is a Physiatrist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Milton has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Stroke.

    David R. Lesch
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Georgia Neurology And Sleep Medicine

    4385 Johns Creek Parkway, Ste230, 
    Suwanee, GA 
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lesch is a Neurologist in Suwanee, Georgia. Dr. Lesch has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Radmard is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Radmard has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transverse Myelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Conversion Disorder, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Camptocormism, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis
    Experienced in Transverse Myelitis

    The Multiple Sclerosis Center Of Georgia

    3200 Downwood Circle Northwest, Suite 550, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joash Lazarus is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lazarus 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), Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Lazarus is currently accepting new patients.

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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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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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