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Neuromyelitis Optica Specialists

35 verified specialists treating neuromyelitis optica from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include UCSF Medical Center, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, and Mayo Clinic. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Bruce Cree

Bruce Cree, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Neurology; George A. Zimmermann Endowed Professor in Multiple Sclerosis; Clinical Research Director, UCSF Multiple Sclerosis Center

Neurology

Berkeley, CA20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Eoin Flanagan

Eoin Flanagan, M.B.B.CH.

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Tanuja Chitnis

Tanuja Chitnis, MD

Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Jeffrey Cohen

Jeffrey Cohen, MD

Neurology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Claire Riley

Claire Riley, M.D.

Karen L. K. Miller Assistant Professor of Neurology at CUMC / Director, Columbia MS Center

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Stephen Krieger

Stephen Krieger, MD

Professor of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Patricia Coyle

Patricia Coyle, M.D.

Professor and Vice Chair of Neurology; Director, Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center

Neurology

Stony Brook, NY30+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Bruce Cohen

Bruce Cohen, MD

Chief, MS/Neuroimmunology Division

Neurology

Evanston, IL30+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Christopher Lock

Christopher Lock, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Adult Neurology

Neurology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Scott Newsome

Scott Newsome, D.O.

Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Neurology

Bethesda, MD20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Jeffrey Dunn

Jeffrey Dunn, MD

Director of Neuroimmunology and Clinical Professor of Neurology, Stanford University

Neurology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Sean Pittock

Sean Pittock, M.D.

Professor, Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine; Director, Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology; Director, Neuroimmunology Research Laboratory

Neurology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Robert Bermel

Robert Bermel, M.D.

Director, Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis; Staff Neurologist, Neurological Institute

Neurology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Farrah Mateen

Farrah Mateen, MD

Division Chief of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology; Dr. Charles L. Mix Research Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Anne Cross

Anne Cross, MD

Professor of Neurology, Section Head of Neuroimmunology, Manny and Rosalyn Rosenthal - Dr. John Trotter MS Center Chair in Neuroimmunology

Neurology

Saint Louis, MO30+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Olga Syritsyna

Olga Syritsyna, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Elias Sotirchos

Elias Sotirchos, M.D.

Associate Professor

Neurology

Baltimore, MD15+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Michael Levy

Michael Levy, M.D., PH.D.

Research Director of the Division of Neuroimmunology & Neuroinfectious Disease

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Elena Grebenciucova

Elena Grebenciucova, MD

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL10+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Devon Conway

Devon Conway, M.D.

Staff Neurologist, Neurological Institute's Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research

Neurology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of neuromyelitis optica specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Neuromyelitis Optica 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 neuromyelitis optica specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for neuromyelitis optica 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 neuromyelitis optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica?
Neuromyelitis Optica 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 neuromyelitis optica care.