The 20 Best Cerebellar Degeneration Doctors Near Me in Santa Maria, CA

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The 20 Best Cerebellar Degeneration Doctors near Santa Maria, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Cerebellar Degeneration near Santa Maria, CA. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Radiology
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Radiology

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Ziemba is a Radiologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Ziemba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Albert W. Hawkins
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Internal Medicine

    Albert W. Hawkins, MD Private Practice

    1300 E Cypress St, Ste G1, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, and Memory Loss.

    Donald J. Hole
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Family Medicine

    Okerblom, Voegele, And Hole MD

    915 E Stowell Rd, Ste C, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Hole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

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    John P. Okerblom
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Family Medicine

    CCFC - Chapel Office

    915 E Stowell Rd, Ste B, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Okerblom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Brian Desmond
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Family Medicine

    CCFM - Palisades

    220 S Palisade Dr, Ste 104B, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Central Coast Family Care of Santa Maria is dedicated to providing high quality primary health care in Santa Maria and Orcutt. Our doctors believe in long-term relationships with their patients based on clear communication. These relationships are our highest priority, & we will always strive to be advocates for your health care needs. Our groups physicians are dedicated to working together seven days a week to provide state-of-the-art health care at convenient locations in Santa Maria & Orcutt. Dr. Desmond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, and Chronic Cough.

    Thomas M. Dawes
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Family Medicine

    Thomas M Dawes Jr MD A Medical Corporation

    116 S Palisade Dr, Suite 210, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Dawes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Dawes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Anemia, Degos Disease, and Obesity.

    Jesse Arellano
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

    2271 S Depot St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jesse Arellano is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Arellano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Lipoid Proteinosis, Lipogranulomatosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Arellano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Pain Medicine

    Lags Spine And Sportscare Medical Centers Inc.

    201 N College Dr Ste 101, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Igor Galan is a Pain Medicine provider in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Galan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Torticollis, and Cervical Myelopathy.

    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Family Medicine

    Pacific Central Coast Health Centers

    117 W Bunny Ave, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Vaughan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Vaughan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Penile Cancer, Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Chronic Cough, and Chorea.

    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Internal Medicine

    Med Plus Central Coast

    2271 S Depot St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Sweeney is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Sweeney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, and Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.

    Rajan K. Patel
    Advanced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Advanced in Cerebellar Degeneration

    Neurology & Specialty Care - Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande, CA

    850 Fair Oaks Ave, Suite 220, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajan Patel is a Neurologist in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Epilepsy, Essential Tremor, Stroke, and Stent Placement. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Nancy Kitson
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care - Dignity Health - Nipomo, CA

    1560 Mesa Rd, Suite 100, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nancy Kitson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Kitson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Dementia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Kitson is currently accepting new patients.

    Grant A. De La Motte
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration

    Neurology & Specialty Care - Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande, CA

    850 Fair Oaks Ave, Suite 220, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Grant De La Motte is a Neurologist in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. De La Motte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Movement Disorders. Dr. De La Motte is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Family Medicine

    Orcutt Family Health Center

    5075 S Bradley Rd Ste 131, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farnaz Pirayesh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Pirayesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Hypothyroidism, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebellar Degeneration
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine Center

    235 S Palisade Dr, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Campbell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Gerstmann Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Cerebellar Degeneration?

    Cerebellar degeneration refers to the deterioration of neurons (nerve cells) in the cerebellum (the area of the brain that controls muscle coordination and balance). Conditions that cause Cerebellar degeneration may also affect other areas of the central nervous system, such as the spinal cord, the cerebral cortex (the thin layer of cells covering the brain), and the brain stem. Signs and symptoms of Cerebellar degeneration may include a wide-based, uncoordinated walk; a back and forth tremor in the trunk of the body; uncoordinated movements of the arms and legs; slow and slurred speech; and nystagmus. Cerebellar degeneration can be caused by a variety of factors including inherited gene changes , chronic alcohol abuse, and paraneoplastic disorders.

    When should I see a Cerebellar Degeneration doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cerebellar Degeneration doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Cerebellar Degeneration doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cerebellar Degeneration doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cerebellar Degeneration doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cerebellar Degeneration doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cerebellar Degeneration doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cerebellar Degeneration doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cerebellar Degeneration doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cerebellar Degeneration doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cerebellar Degeneration doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cerebellar Degeneration doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cerebellar Degeneration doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cerebellar Degeneration doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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