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    MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Neuromyelitis Optica. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Michele K. Mass
    Neurology
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Michele K. Mass
    Neurology
    3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 mi)
    503-494-7772
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michele Mass is a Neurologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Mass and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Dennis N. Bourdette
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Dennis N. Bourdette
    Neurology
    3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, Department Of Neurology, L226, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 mi)
    503-494-7772
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dennis Bourdette is a Neurologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Bourdette and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), CACH Syndrome, and Optic Neuritis.

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    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Edward J. Cupler
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Edward J. Cupler
    Neurology
    3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 mi)
    503-494-7772
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Cupler is a Neurologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Cupler and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spasticity.

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    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Lindsey B. Wooliscroft
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Lindsey B. Wooliscroft
    Neurology

    University Professional Services

    3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 mi)
    503-494-8311
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lindsey Wooliscroft is a Neurologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Wooliscroft and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Wooliscroft is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Jacqueline T. Bernard
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Jacqueline T. Bernard
    Neurology

    University Professional Services

    3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 mi)
    503-494-8311
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jacqueline Bernard is a Neurologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Bernard and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Bernard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Vijayshree Yadav
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Vijayshree Yadav
    Neurology

    University Professional Services

    3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 mi)
    503-494-8311
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Vijayshree Yadav is a Neurologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Yadav and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Encephalitis. Dr. Yadav is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Christopher W. Hollen
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Christopher W. Hollen
    Neurology

    University Professional Services

    3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 mi)
    503-494-8311
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Hollen is a Neurologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Hollen and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Migraine. Dr. Hollen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Sarah E. Germaine
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Sarah E. Germaine
    Neurology

    Legacy Clinics LLC

    1040 Nw 22nd Ave, Suite 420, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.4 mi)
    503-413-6166
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Sarah Germaine is a Neurologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Germaine and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Dysarthria, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Germaine is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Stanley L. Cohan
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Stanley L. Cohan
    Neurology

    Providence Health And Services Oregon

    9135 Sw Barnes Rd, Suite 461, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.5 mi)
    503-216-1150
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stanley Cohan is a Neurologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Cohan and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), CACH Syndrome, and Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Luka Vlahovic
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Luka Vlahovic
    Neurology

    Providence Health And Services Oregon

    9135 Sw Barnes Rd, Suite 461, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.5 mi)
    503-216-1150
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Luka Vlahovic is a Neurologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Vlahovic and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Spastic Paraparesis.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Jessica E. Rice
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Jessica E. Rice
    Neurology

    Providence Health And Services Oregon

    9135 Sw Barnes Rd, Suite 461, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.5 mi)
    503-216-1150
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Rice is a Neurologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Rice and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Kiren J. Kresa-Reahl
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Kiren J. Kresa-Reahl
    Neurology
    9427 Sw Barnes Rd, Ste 595, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.7 mi)
    503-216-1060
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kiren Kresa-Reahl is a Neurologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Kresa-Reahl and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and CACH Syndrome.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Kyle E. Smoot
    Neurology
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Kyle E. Smoot
    Neurology

    Providence Health And Services Oregon

    1321 Ne 99th Ave, 200 Gateway Fam And Com Me, 
    Portland, OR 
     (5.7 mi)
    503-215-4250
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Smoot is a Neurologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Smoot and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), CACH Syndrome, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Greg R. Zarelli
    Neurology
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Greg R. Zarelli
    Neurology

    Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest

    10100 Se Sunnyside Rd, 
    Clackamas, OR 
     (8.1 mi)
    800-813-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Greg Zarelli is a Neurologist in Clackamas, Oregon. Dr. Zarelli and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Zarelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Alison L. Christy
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Alison L. Christy
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology

    Providence Health And Services Oregon

    1321 Ne 99th Ave, 200 Gateway Fam And Com Me, 
    Portland, OR 
     (5.7 mi)
    503-215-4250
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alison Christy is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Christy and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, Chorea, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Stephanie R. Casey
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Stephanie R. Casey
    Family Medicine

    South Tabor Family Physicians

    10803 Se Cherry Blossom Dr, 
    Portland, OR 
     (6.1 mi)
    503-261-7200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Casey is a Family Medicine provider in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Casey and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastroparesis, and Shingles. Dr. Casey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. David Clark
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. David Clark
    Neurology

    Neurology Associates Eugene-Springfield PC

    1 Hayden Bridge Way, 
    Springfield, OR 
     (101.3 mi)
    541-868-9430
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    David Clark is a Neurologist in Springfield, Oregon. Dr. Clark and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Horner Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Migraine.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Derek J. Mcfaul
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Derek J. Mcfaul
    Neurology

    Neurology Associates Eugene-Springfield PC

    1 Hayden Bridge Way, 
    Springfield, OR 
     (101.3 mi)
    541-868-9430
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Derek Mcfaul is a Neurologist in Springfield, Oregon. Dr. Mcfaul and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Dysarthria, and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Mcfaul is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Mark R. Mueller
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Mark R. Mueller
    Family Medicine

    Chase Gardens Medical Office

    360 S Garden Way, Suite 105, 
    Eugene, OR 
     (102.5 mi)
    800-813-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Mueller is a Family Medicine provider in Eugene, Oregon. Dr. Mueller and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hepatitis C. Dr. Mueller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Laura J. Schaben
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Dr. Laura J. Schaben
    Neurology

    Bend Neurological Associates LLC

    2349 Ne Conners Ave, 
    Bend, OR 
     (121.3 mi)
    541-317-0044
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Schaben is a Neurologist in Bend, Oregon. Dr. Schaben and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Hereditary Ataxia, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Schaben is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 03/06/2025

    What is the definition of Neuromyelitis Optica?

    Neuromyelitis optica is an autoimmune disorder that affects the nerves of the eyes and the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body's own tissues and organs. In neuromyelitis optica, the autoimmune attack causes inflammation of the nerves, and the resulting damage leads to the signs and symptoms of the condition.

    When should I see a Neuromyelitis Optica doctor near me?

    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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor near me?

    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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor near me?

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    How does MediFind rank Neuromyelitis Optica doctors near me?

    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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctors near me?

    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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor near me?

    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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor near me?

    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 Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Neuromyelitis Optica 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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