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ALS & Motor Neuron Disease Specialists

681 verified specialists treating als & motor neuron disease from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Wolfson Children's Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Anthony Amato

Anthony Amato, MD

Vice-Chairman, Department of Neurology and Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Devon Rubin

Devon Rubin, MD

Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyNeuromuscular Medicine
Thomas Brannagan

Thomas Brannagan, MD

Professor of Neurology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
Ahmet Hoke

Ahmet Hoke, M.D.

Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, Director of Neuromuscular Division

Neurology

Middle River, MD30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Lauren Elman

Lauren Elman, MD

Professor of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Yuebing Li

Yuebing Li, MD

Staff Neurologist, Neuromuscular Medicine

Neurology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
Norman Latov

Norman Latov, MD

Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, and Director of the Peripheral Neuropathy Clinical and Research Center

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Gil Wolfe

Gil Wolfe, MD

Distinguished Professor, Neurology, University at Buffalo

Neurology

Smithtown, NY30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Shafeeq Ladha

Shafeeq Ladha, M.D.

Director, Gregory W. Fulton ALS and Neuromuscular Disease Center

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Michael Weiss

Michael Weiss, MD

Board certified neurologist, UW Medicine's director of Neuromuscular Diseases, UW professor of Neurology and adjunct professor of Rehabilitation Medicine

Neurology

Seattle, WA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Shawn Bird

Shawn Bird, MD

Medical Director, Neurodiagnostic Laboratories, Director, Electromyography (EMG) and Evoked Potentials Laboratory, Professor of Neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Yessar Hussain

Yessar Hussain, M.D.

Neurology

Neurology

Austin, TX20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Amanda Peltier

Amanda Peltier, MD

Chief, Division of Neuromuscular Disorders, and Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Nashville, TN20+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineAutonomic Disorders
Kerry Levin

Kerry Levin, MD

Professor, Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University

Neurology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
Miriam Freimer

Miriam Freimer, MD

Professor of Neurology, Director, Division of Neuromuscular Disorders, Co-Director Myasthenia Gravis Clinic

Neurology

Westerville, OH30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
Basil Darras

Basil Darras, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Associate Neurologist-in-Chief; Chief, Division of Clinical Neurology; Director, Neuromuscular Center and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Program, Boston Children's Hospital

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineChild Neurology
Perry Shieh

Perry Shieh, MD

Professor of Neurology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
David Walk

David Walk, MD

Adjunct Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Minneapolis, MN30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
John Day

John Day, MD

Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (Adult Neurology), of Pediatrics (Genetics) and, by courtesy, of Pathology

Neurology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Michael Polydefkis

Michael Polydefkis, M.D.

Professor of Neurology; Director of EMG Laboratory and Cutaneous Nerve Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Neurology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of als & motor neuron disease specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists ALS & Motor Neuron Disease as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a als & motor neuron disease specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for als & motor neuron disease depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these als & motor neuron disease specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is ALS & Motor Neuron Disease?
ALS & Motor Neuron Disease is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches als & motor neuron disease care.