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Neurologists Accepting First Health in Gainesville, FL

31 verified neurologists in Gainesville, Florida accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Movement Disorders, Neuromuscular Medicine, and Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology. Common hospital affiliations include University of Utah Hospital, UF Health Shands Hospital, and Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases.

Melissa Armstrong

Melissa Armstrong, MD

Professor and Associate Chair of Faculty Development, Department of Neurology; Director, UF Health Mangurian Clinical-Research Headquarters for Lewy Body Dementia

Neurology

Gainesville, FL20+ years
Movement Disorders
James Wymer

James Wymer, MD

Professor & Division Chief; Melvin Greer Professor, MD-NEUROMUSCULAR NEUROLOGY

Neurology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineMultiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Peter Kang

Peter Kang, MD

Professor of Pediatrics & Chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurology, University of Florida College of Medicine

Neurology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Stephan Eisenschenk

Stephan Eisenschenk, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology; Director, North Florida/South Georgia VAMC Epilepsy Center of Excellence

Neurology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Clinical Neurophysiology
Jean Cibula

Jean Cibula, MD

Division Chief, Epilepsy; BJ and Eve Wilder Professor in Epilepsy; Medical Director, UF Health Neurodiagnostic Laboratory

Neurology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Christopher Hess

Christopher Hess, MD

Assistant Professor

Neurology

Gainesville, FL20+ years
Movement Disorders
Paul Hoffman

Paul Hoffman, M.D.

Senior Scientist

Neurology

Gainesville, FL
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Torge Rempe

Torge Rempe, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Neurology

Gainesville, FL10+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Hans Shuhaiber

Hans Shuhaiber, MD

Neurology

Gainesville, FL20+ years
Neuro-Oncology
Stephen Nadeau

Stephen Nadeau, MD

Associate Chief of Staff for Research

Neurology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Giridhar Kalamangalam

Giridhar Kalamangalam, M.D.

Associate Professor

Neurology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Epilepsy
Matthew Burns

Matthew Burns, M.D., PH.D.

Neurology

Gainesville, FL10+ years
Movement Disorders
Tetsuo Ashizawa

Tetsuo Ashizawa, MD

Director, Neurosciences Research Program; Harriet and Joe B. Foster Distinguished Chair in Neurosciences, Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology; Professor of Neurology, Institute for Academic Medicine; Adjunct Professor, Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine

Neurology

Gainesville, FL
Movement Disorders
Michael Presti

Michael Presti, M.D, PH.D

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Neurology

Gainesville, FL15+ years
Sleep Medicine
Bryce Buchowicz

Bryce Buchowicz, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Neuro-Ophthalmology

Neurology

Gainesville, FL10+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Kraiyuth Vongxaiburana

Kraiyuth Vongxaiburana, M.D.

Neurology

Gainesville, FL20+ years
Sleep Medicine
Pouya Ameli

Pouya Ameli, M.D., M.S.

Neurology

Gainesville, FL10+ years
Neurocritical Care
Kyle Ruffing

Kyle Ruffing, MD

Neurologist, UF Health (Neuromuscular Medicine)

Neurology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
John Sladky

John Sladky, MD

Clinical Professor, Department of Neuromuscular Neurology

Neurology

Gainesville, FL
Child Neurology
Christine Smith

Christine Smith, MD

Neurology

Gainesville, FL10+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these neurologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these neurologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a neurologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Movement Disorders, Neuromuscular Medicine, and Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these neurologists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.