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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 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, University of Michigan Medical Center, and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Roy Freeman

Roy Freeman, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Director, Center for Autonomic and Peripheral Nerve Disorders, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineAutonomic Disorders
Nizar Souayah

Nizar Souayah, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neuroscience, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Neurology

Newark, NJ30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Terry Heiman-Patterson

Terry Heiman-Patterson, MD

Director, Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders, Temple University

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Zeeshan Ali

Zeeshan Ali, M.D.

Neurology

Neurology

Hinsdale, IL10+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Ghazala Hayat

Ghazala Hayat, MD

Professor of Neurology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Neurology

Saint Louis, MO30+ years
Clinical Neurophysiology
David Richman

David Richman, M.D.

UC Davis Distinguished Professor

Neurology

Sacramento, CA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Nizar Chahin

Nizar Chahin, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Portland, OR30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Stephen Kolb

Stephen Kolb, MD, PHD

Director, ALS/MND Multidisciplinary Clinic and Research Program

Neurology

Columbus, OH20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
David Preston

David Preston, MD

Professor of Neurology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Neurology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
James Berry

James Berry, M.D., M.P.H.

Chief of the Division of ALS and Motor Neuron Diseases, Mass General Brigham; Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Nathan Staff

Nathan Staff, M.D.

Consultant and Research Chair, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Michael Kruer

Michael Kruer, M.D.

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Miguel Chuquilin

Miguel Chuquilin, M.D.

Neuromuscular Fellowship Director and Neurology Clerkship Director, University of Florida

Neurology

Tallahassee, FL20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Albert Smith

Albert Smith, M.D.

Professor and Chair of Neurology; Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist

Neurology

Salt Lake City, UT30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyNeuromuscular Medicine
Brett Morrison

Brett Morrison, M.D., PH.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Neurology

Baltimore, MD20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Jinny Tavee

Jinny Tavee, MD

Neurology

Denver, CO20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Jaya Trivedi

Jaya Trivedi, MD

Professor & Vice Chair for Ambulatory Operations and External Relations, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Dallas, TX30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
Pushpa Narayanaswami

Pushpa Narayanaswami, MD

Professor of Clinical Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Neurology

Chelsea, MA30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
Vinay Chaudhry

Vinay Chaudhry, M.D.

Chief, Division of Neuromuscular Disorders; James F. Howard Jr. Distinguished Professor of Neuromuscular Diseases; Vice Chair, Faculty Affairs

Neurology

Chapel Hill, NC30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Arjun Seth

Arjun Seth, MD

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL10+ 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.