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    MediFind found 96 doctor with experience in Neuromyelitis Optica near Pennsylvania, US. Of these, 71 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    96 providers found
      Rock A. Heyman
      Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica

      UPMC Neurological Institute - Magee

      300 Halket Street, Suite 4500, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rock Heyman is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Heyman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

      Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica

      Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rachel Brandstadter is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brandstadter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Brandstadter is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Neurology
      Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Neurology

      Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dina Jacobs is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jacobs is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

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      Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
      3400 Spruce St, Department Of Neurology, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kristina Patterson is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patterson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

      Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica

      Jefferson University Physicians

      925 Chestnut St, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Leist is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leist is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

      Daniel K. Grob
      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Family Medicine

      Grob, Scheri, Woodburn And Griffin Family Medicine

      1140 Perry Highway, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Grob is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Grob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Eloho O. Ufomata
      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Internal Medicine

      UPMC General Internal Medicine

      3459 5th Avenue, UPMC Montefiore, 9 South, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eloho Ufomata is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ufomata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease and Neuromyelitis Optica.

      Ingrid P. Loma-Miller
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

      UPMC Neurological Institute - Magee

      300 Halket Street, Suite 4500, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Quechua, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ingrid Loma-Miller is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Loma-Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Loma-Miller is currently accepting new patients.

      James R. Mclaughlin
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

      UPMC Neurological Institute

      100 Fairfield Drive, 
      Seneca, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Mclaughlin is a Neurologist in Seneca, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mclaughlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Mclaughlin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Family Medicine

      UPMC Primary Care

      501 Howard Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kathleen Woods is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Woods is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS) and Neuromyelitis Optica.

      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Family Medicine

      Penn Sports Medicine Valley Forge

      1001 Chesterbrook Boulevard, 
      Berwyn, PA 
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Aimee Monahan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. Dr. Monahan has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

      UPMC Department Of Neurology

      3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French
      Accepting New Patients

      Islam Zaydan, MD, is a neurologist and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is co-director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence at the Pittsburgh VA Hospital. He is also an associate professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Alexandria University and completed his residency and fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Zaydan 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), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

      Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Clyde Markowitz is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Markowitz 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), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Markowitz is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Internal Medicine
      101 Walnut St, 
      Kane, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gary Anderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kane, Pennsylvania. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Pachydermoperiostosis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

      Lehigh Valley Physician Group

      2545 Schoenersville Rd, 
      Bethlehem, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dmitry Khaitov is a Neurologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khaitov 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), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Neurology
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Neurology

      Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amit Bar is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bar 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 Encephalitis. Dr. Bar is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

      University Of Penn - Medical Group

      3400 Spruce St, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Berger is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Berger 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), Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Nurse Practitioner | Neurology
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Nurse Practitioner | Neurology

      Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Caitlin Pileggi is a Neurologist and a Nurse Practitioner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ms. Pileggi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Ms. Pileggi is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Neurosurgery | Neurology
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Neurosurgery | Neurology

      Jefferson University Physicians

      900 Walnut St 2nd Floor, Jeff Hosp For Neuro, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Silva Markovic-Plese is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Markovic-Plese is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), CACH Syndrome, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
      Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

      Allegheny Clinic

      320 E N Ave, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Scott is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scott 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), Neurosarcoidosis, and Transverse Myelitis.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 in Pennsylvania, 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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor in Pennsylvania, 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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctors in Pennsylvania, 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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctors in Pennsylvania, 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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor in Pennsylvania, 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 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 in Pennsylvania, 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 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 in Pennsylvania, US?

      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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