The 20 Best Ataxia-Telangiectasia Doctors in The United States

Dr. Tom Crawford has been a member of the Department of Neurology since 1987. He is co-director of the MDA clinic for Neuromuscular Disorders and Neurologist for the Ataxia Telangiectasia Clinical Center at Johns Hopkins. His practice involves general child neurology with a principal interest in caring for children with neuromuscular, neuromotor, and ataxic disorders. Primary research interests involve the basic science and clinical characterization of two important neurologic disorders that affect children: Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Ataxia Telangiectasia. He is also actively involved in the Biology of neurofilaments by characterization of transgenic animal models. He is on the Medical and Scientific Advisory Boards of Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and the Medical Advisory Committee for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He is the Neurologist for the Ataxia Telangiectasia Clinical Center at Johns Hopkins, which has evaluated almost half of the known patients with this disorder in the United States. Additional specific clinical interests include evaluation and treatment of children with brachial plexus palsies. Dr. Crawford received his medical degree from the University of Southern California. He completed a pediatric internship and residency at the Pediatric Pavilion of the Los Angeles County / University of Southern California Medical Center, followed by a pediatric chief residency. He completed his training in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology at the Los Angeles Childrens Hospital. He then traveled east to the laboratory of Dr John Griffin at Johns Hopkins for a fellowship in Neuromuscular Disorders. Prior to medical training and Neurology residency, he majored in Psychology and Religion at Yale College. Dr. Crawford has published extensively and presented nationally and internationally. He has an active role in teaching medical students and residents in neurology. In addition, Dr. Crawford has special interest and experience in EMG studies of children and adults. Dr. Crawford is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Ataxia-Telangiectasia, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Dr. Crawford is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Pediatrics.

. Dr. Nida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Nida is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine.

Sharan Srinivasan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Srinivasan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. He is also highly rated in 108 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5. Dr. Srinivasan is board certified in Neurology.

George Wilmot is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wilmot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2. Dr. Wilmot is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants, 2024.

Christopher Stephen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Stephen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27, Movement Disorders, and Tay-Sachs Disease. Dr. Stephen is board certified in Neurology.

Joseph Friedman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Friedman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ataxia-Telangiectasia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Secondary Parkinsonism.

Susan Perlman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Perlman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Friedreich Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

Peter Manley is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Manley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ataxia-Telangiectasia, Glioma, Medulloblastoma, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.

Jann Sarkaria is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Sarkaria is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

Vikram Shakkottai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Shakkottai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

Jeremy Schmahmann is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Schmahmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. He is also highly rated in 76 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Gastrostomy.

William Hammesfahr is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lady Lake, Florida. Dr. Hammesfahr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ataxia-Telangiectasia, Hereditary Ataxia, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Dementia.

Meredith Spindler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Spindler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Spindler is board certified in Neurology, 2010. Dr. Spindler is currently accepting new patients.

Allison Przekop is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Przekop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Transient Tic Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, and Spasmus Nutans. Dr. Przekop is currently accepting new patients.

I am a radiation oncologist, and I primarily focus on radiation treatments for brain tumors and other central nervous system conditions. My interest in brain tumor research began during my MD/PhD research training at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke. I am proud to be at Duke Health now to provide radiation oncology care for patients with brain tumors and other central nervous system conditions. Dr. Reitman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Astrocytoma. Dr. Reitman is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology.

Sumit Parikh is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. He is also highly rated in 168 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome, Leigh Syndrome, and MELAS Syndrome. Dr. Parikh is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2006.

Above all, I value relationships with family and friends. I have seen the devastation that brain tumors cause to ruin these vital relationships. Therefore, I strive to eradicate brain tumors with the best patient care I can and hard work in the laboratory. It is my hope that we will effectively fight brain tumors and preserve relationships. Dr. Floyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Metastatic Brain Tumor. Dr. Floyd is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology.

My clinical and research interests focus on disorders caused by telomere dysfunction. Our goal is to define approaches to surveillance, diagnosis and treatment for patients with telomere-mediated disease. Human syndromes associated with telomere shortening were first identified in the context of dyskeratosis congenita, a premature aging syndrome that predisposes to cancer. Dyskeratosis congenita patients and patients with telomere-mediated syndromes have an increased risk for developing certain malignancies which include myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloid leukemia and squamous cell carcinomas of the upper aerodigestive tract. The Telomere Clinic at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins provides multi-disciplinary care to patients who are suspected to have or who carry the diagnosis of telomere-related disorders. These disorders include individuals with cancer, bone marrow failure/aplastic anemia, lung disease including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and liver cirrhosis, among others. Our clinic brings together geneticists, genetic counselors, and we work closely with expert physicians in adult and pediatric hematology, bone marrow transplant, pulmonary medicine, lung transplant medicine, hepatology, and otolaryngology. Together, our team has established expertise in the management of these disorders and is at the forefront of leading the effort to individualize care for affected patients and their families. My group also has ongoing research efforts which include a long-term study to understand the genetics and spectrum of telomere disorders through a Registry which has been based at Johns Hopkins since 2005. Dr. Armanios is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Primary T Cell Immunodeficiency, Emphysema, and Ataxia-Telangiectasia. Dr. Armanios is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

I fell in love with neurology on day one of my clerkship year in medical school. To me, the opportunity to help patients and families through complex illnesses is simultaneously challenging and incredibly rewarding. I ultimately chose to sub-specialize in movement disorders because I enjoy being able to form long-term relationships with patients and families, and I'm optimistic that a disease-modifying therapy for Parkinson disease is within reach. I'm also a core faculty member of Duke's Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities, and the History of Medicine, where I develop programs to help students and trainees understand the patient's perspective, improving clinician resilience and mitigating burnout. Outside of work, I am an avid runner and cyclist, looking forward to exploring trails around the Triangle. Dr. Mantri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Mantri is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Neurology.

Diana Saravia is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Saravia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. Dr. Saravia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2017.