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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 VCU Medical Center, St. David's Medical Center, and VCU Health Neuroscience, Orthopaedic and Wellness Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Kelly Gwathmey

Kelly Gwathmey, M.D.

Associate Professor and Director, VCU ALS Clinic and Division of Neuromuscular Chief

Neurology

Richmond, VA15+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Raghav Govindarajan

Raghav Govindarajan, MD

Adjunct Professor of Clinical Neurology

Neurology

O Fallon, IL15+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineMovement Disorders
Clifton Gooch

Clifton Gooch, M.D.

Professor and Chair of Neurology and Associate Dean for Clinical Research at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

Neurology

Tampa, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Hani Kushlaf

Hani Kushlaf, MD

Professor of Neurology and Pathology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Neurology

West Chester, OH20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Dale Lange

Dale Lange, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Neurology, Weill Cornell Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Movement Disorders
Jennifer Buczyner

Jennifer Buczyner, M.D.

Stroke Director

Neurology

Jupiter, FL
Movement Disorders
Kourosh Rezania

Kourosh Rezania, MD

Professor of Neurology; Neuromuscular Medicine Section Chief; Director, Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship Program; Director, ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Wolfgang Singer

Wolfgang Singer, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Neurology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineAutonomic Disorders
Chafic Karam

Chafic Karam, M.D.

Chief, Neuromuscular Division; Professor of Clinical Neurology; Director, ALS and Neuromuscular Center; Director, Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship Program, OHSU Brain Institute

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
John Halperin

John Halperin, MD

Professor of Neurology and Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

Neurology

Morristown, NJ30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Christopher Lamb

Christopher Lamb, MD

Associate Program Director, Adult Neurology Residency

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL10+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Payam Mohassel

Payam Mohassel, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Middle River, MD15+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Mazen Dimachkie

Mazen Dimachkie, M.D.

Professor, Neurology, University of Kansas School of Medicine; Director, Neuromuscular Disease Division; Executive Vice Chairman for Research Programs, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Kansas City, KS30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Namita Goyal

Namita Goyal, M.D.

Professor — Department of Neurology, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Neurology

Orange, CA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Betty Soliven

Betty Soliven, MD

Professor of Neurology; Professor of Neuroscience Institute; Director, Electrodiagnostic Laboratory for Neuromuscular Disease; Co-Director, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinic; Associate Chair for Faculty Affairs, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Michael Hehir

Michael Hehir, MD

James F. Howard Jr. MD Professor of Neuromuscular Disorders; Vice-Chair of Clinical Affairs, Department of Neurological Sciences; Division Chief, Neuromuscular Medicine

Neurology

Burlington, VT20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Martina Wiedau

Martina Wiedau, MD

HS Clinical Professor, Neurology

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Merrill Ansher

Merrill Ansher, MD

Neurology

Columbia, MD30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Katherine Mathews

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+ years
Child NeurologyNeuromuscular Medicine
Zarife Sahenk

Zarife Sahenk, MD PHD

Director, Clinical and Experimental Neuromuscular Pathology, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital; Professor of Pediatrics, Pathology, and Neurology, The Ohio State University

Neurology

Columbus, OH30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineChild Neurology

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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.