The 20 Best Friedreich Ataxia Doctors in Canada

Find the Top Friedreich Ataxia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 60 doctor with experience in Friedreich Ataxia near Canada. Of these, 50 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Friedreich Ataxia

    Jacques P. Tremblay
    Elite in Friedreich Ataxia

    Jacques P. Tremblay
    Quebec, QC, CA 

    Jacques Tremblay practices practicing medicine in Quebec, Canada. Tremblay is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Friedreich Ataxia, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

    Distinguished in Friedreich Ataxia

    Catherine Gerard
    Distinguished in Friedreich Ataxia

    Catherine Gerard
    Quebec, QC, CA 

    Catherine Gerard practices practicing medicine in Quebec, Canada. Ms. Gerard is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Friedreich Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Hereditary Ataxia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Distinguished in Friedreich Ataxia

    Pierre Chapdelaine
    Distinguished in Friedreich Ataxia

    Pierre Chapdelaine
    Quebec, QC, CA 

    Pierre Chapdelaine practices practicing medicine in Quebec, Canada. Mr. Chapdelaine is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Friedreich Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

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    Distinguished in Friedreich Ataxia

    Renato P. Munhoz
    Distinguished in Friedreich Ataxia

    Renato P. Munhoz
    399 Bathurst St, 
    Toronto, CA 

    Renato Munhoz practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Munhoz is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Joel P. Rousseau
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Joel P. Rousseau
    Quebec, QC, CA 

    Joel Rousseau practices practicing medicine in Quebec, Canada. Mr. Rousseau is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Friedreich Ataxia, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Bernard C. Brais
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Bernard C. Brais
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Bernard Brais practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Brais is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, and Spasticity.

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Christina J. Qian
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Christina J. Qian
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Christina Qian practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Qian is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Friedreich Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Mohammed Filali
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Mohammed Filali
    2705 Blvd Laurier, 
    Quebec, QC, CA 

    Mohammed Filali practices practicing medicine in Quebec, Canada. Mr. Filali is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Friedreich Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Antoine Duquette
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Antoine Duquette
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Antoine Duquette practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Duquette is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Marie-josee J. Dicaire
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Marie-josee J. Dicaire
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Marie-josee Dicaire practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Dicaire is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Agessandro K. Abrahao
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Agessandro K. Abrahao
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Agessandro Abrahao practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Abrahao is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Essential Tremor, Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Roberta La Piana
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Roberta La Piana
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Roberta La Piana practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Ms. La Piana is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CACH Syndrome, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Nicolas Dupre
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Nicolas Dupre
    Quebec, QC, CA 

    Nicolas Dupre practices practicing medicine in Quebec, Canada. Mr. Dupre is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Hereditary Ataxia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Nathalie Majeau
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Nathalie Majeau
    Quebec, QC, CA 

    Nathalie Majeau practices practicing medicine in Quebec, Canada. Ms. Majeau is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Ataxia, Friedreich Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Marie-france Rioux
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Marie-france Rioux
    Sherbrooke, QC, CA 

    Marie-france Rioux practices practicing medicine in Sherbrooke, Canada. Rioux is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, Triple A Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 4.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Masad J. Damha
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Masad J. Damha
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Masad Damha practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Damha is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Ataxia, Friedreich Ataxia, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Jorn Diedrichsen
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Jorn Diedrichsen
    London, ON, CA 

    Jorn Diedrichsen practices practicing medicine in London, Canada. Diedrichsen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Their clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Striatonigral Degeneration Infantile, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Kristen George
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Kristen George
    555 University Avenue, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Kristen George practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. George is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Cardiomyopathy, Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Justine Rousseau
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Justine Rousseau
    Montreal, QC, CA 

    Justine Rousseau practices practicing medicine in Montreal, Canada. Ms. Rousseau is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia Strudwick Type, Increased Head Circumference, and Hypotonia.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Resham Ejaz
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Resham Ejaz
    Hamilton, ON, CA 

    Resham Ejaz practices practicing medicine in Hamilton, Canada. Ms. Ejaz is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency, Coloboma of Iris, and Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Friedreich Ataxia?

    Friedreich ataxia is a rare disease passed down through families (inherited). It affects the muscles and heart.

    When should I see a Friedreich Ataxia doctor in Canada?

    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 Friedreich Ataxia doctor in Canada?

    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 do I find the best Friedreich Ataxia doctor in Canada?

    You can find a Friedreich Ataxia doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Friedreich Ataxia doctors in Canada?

    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 Friedreich Ataxia doctors in Canada?

    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 Friedreich Ataxia doctor in Canada?

    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 Friedreich Ataxia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Friedreich Ataxia 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 Friedreich Ataxia doctor in Canada?

    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 Friedreich Ataxia 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 Friedreich Ataxia 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 Friedreich Ataxia doctors in Canada?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Friedreich Ataxia 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 Friedreich Ataxia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Friedreich Ataxia 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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