ALS & Motor Neuron Disease Specialists in Iowa
5 verified specialists treating als & motor neuron disease are listed for Iowa. Coverage is strongest around Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Common hospital affiliations include University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Stead Family Children's Hospital, and St Lukes Hospital.


Katherine Mathews, MD
Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology; Vice Chair for Clinical Investigation, Department of Pediatrics; Director, Muscular Dystrophy Clinic and Iowa Neuromuscular Program
Neurology
Iowa City, IA30+ years286+ pubs
Child NeurologyNeuromuscular Medicine


Michael Shy, MD
Professor of Neurology, Pediatrics, and Physiology; Director, Neuromuscular and Neurogenetics Divisions, University of Iowa
Neurology
Iowa City, IA30+ years431+ pubs
Neuromuscular Medicine


Thomas Rogers, DO
Neurology
Cedar Rapids, IA15+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine


Andrea Swenson, M.D.
Neurology
Neurology
Iowa City, IA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine


Lama Abdel Wahed, MD
Neurology
Neurology
Iowa City, IA10+ years
Neurocritical CareBehavioral Neurology & DementiaVascular Neurology & Stroke
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this list of als & motor neuron disease specialists in Iowa built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists ALS & Motor Neuron Disease as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Iowa. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a als & motor neuron disease specialist in Iowa?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to als & motor neuron disease. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these als & motor neuron disease specialists accepting new patients in Iowa?
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.
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.