The 20 Best Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Doctors Near Me in alexandria, VA

Find the Top Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome near alexandria, VA. Of these, 9 are Advanced and 6 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

    Dr. Chike G. Onwuka
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

    Dr. Chike G. Onwuka
    Internal Medicine
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    MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

    7503 Surratts Rd, 
    Clinton, MD 
     (9.8 miles away)
    301-868-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Icelandic
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Chike Onwuka is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Clinton, Maryland. Dr. Onwuka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Onwuka is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Advanced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group Of Washington PC

    2021 K St NW Ste 210, 
    Washington, DC 
     (6.5 miles away)
    301-562-7200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Rhanni Herzfeld is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Herzfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, and Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome.

    Advanced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Advanced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group Of Washington PC

    2021 K St NW Ste 210, 
    Washington, DC 
     (6.5 miles away)
    301-562-7200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Neal Kurzrok is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kurzrok is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Seizures.

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    Advanced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Advanced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    6355 Walker Ln, 313, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    703-313-4945
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
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    Offers Telehealth

    Simon Fishman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Fishman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Migraine, and Athetosis.

    Advanced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Advanced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1160 Varnum St NE Ste 204, 
    Washington, DC 
     (9.6 miles away)
    301-562-7200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ezra Cohen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Memory Loss, and Migraine. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Experienced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    MedStar Health Neurology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center Neuroscience Center

    110 Irving St NW Ste 2B-10, 
    Washington, DC 
     (8.9 miles away)
    202-877-2171
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Brain Barry is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Barry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2.

    Advanced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Advanced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Neurology Center Of Fairfax

    3020 Hamaker Ct, 400, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    703-876-0800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Churchill is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Churchill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Migraine, and Primary Orthostatic Tremor. Dr. Churchill is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Advanced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    The Neurology Center

    8555 16th St Ste 310, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (13.7 miles away)
    301-562-7200
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chang-ching Lin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Memory Loss, Migraine, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Advanced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    The Neurology Center

    8555 16th St Ste 310, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (13.7 miles away)
    301-562-7200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Taragin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Taragin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Memory Loss, Essential Tremor, and Migraine. Dr. Taragin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Advanced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    The Neurology Center

    8555 16th St Ste 310, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (13.7 miles away)
    301-562-7200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    David Moore-Iii is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Moore-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sleep Paralysis, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, and Essential Tremor.

    Advanced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Advanced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    The Neurology Center

    8555 16th St Ste 310, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (13.7 miles away)
    301-562-7200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Eckmann is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Eckmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Eckmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Experienced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Neurology Center Of Fairfax

    3020 Hamaker Ct, 400, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    703-876-0800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Simsarian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Simsarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis. Dr. Simsarian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Experienced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Neurology Center Of Fairfax

    3020 Hamaker Ct, 400, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    703-876-0800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randolph Stephenson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Stephenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Foot Drop. Dr. Stephenson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

    Dr. Adaku C. Onukogu
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

    Dr. Adaku C. Onukogu
    Internal Medicine

    Premiere Primary Care Center LLC

    8714 Georgia Ave, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (13.4 miles away)
    301-588-2888
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adaku Onukogu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Onukogu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Onukogu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Experienced in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Office

    6931 Arlington Rd Ste T100, 
    Bethesda,, MD 
     (14.2 miles away)
    301-576-8700
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nabil Altememi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda,, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Altememi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Narcolepsy, and Vertigo. Dr. Altememi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome?

    Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a brain disorder due to vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency.

    When should I see a Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome doctor near alexandria, VA?

    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 Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome doctor near alexandria, VA?

    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 do I find the best Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome doctor near alexandria, VA?

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    How does MediFind rank Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome doctors near alexandria, VA?

    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 Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome doctors near alexandria, VA?

    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 Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome doctor near alexandria, VA?

    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 Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome 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 Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome doctor near alexandria, VA?

    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 Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome 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 Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome 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 Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome doctors near alexandria, VA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome 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 Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome 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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