The 20 Best Friedreich Ataxia Doctors in The United States

Find the Top Friedreich Ataxia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 519 doctor with experience in Friedreich Ataxia near The United States. Of these, 435 are Experienced, 60 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 12 are Elite.

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    Elite in Friedreich Ataxia
    Elite in Friedreich Ataxia
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    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Lynch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lynch is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Friedreich Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Hereditary Ataxia, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Lynch is board certified in Neurology, 1993. Dr. Lynch is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Friedreich Ataxia
    Elite in Friedreich Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Perlman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Perlman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Friedreich Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

    Elite in Friedreich Ataxia
    Elite in Friedreich Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Albany Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    113 Holland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arnulf Koeppen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Koeppen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Friedreich Ataxia, Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Hereditary Ataxia.

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    Elite in Friedreich Ataxia
    Elite in Friedreich Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    USF Health Department Of Neurology

    4001 East Fletcher Avenue, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Theresa Zesiewicz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Zesiewicz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Ataxia, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Friedreich Ataxia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Zesiewicz is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Friedreich Ataxia
    Elite in Friedreich Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Neuromedicine-Fixel Institute

    3009 SW Williston Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sub Subramony is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Subramony is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Friedreich Ataxia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Subramony is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Internal Medicine

    Penn Internal Medicine Woodbury Heights

    1006 Mantua Pike, 
    Woodbury Heights, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Millstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey. Dr. Millstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Millstein is board certified in Internal Medicine, 1991. Dr. Millstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    University Of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

    3113 Bellevue Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Duker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Duker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Chorea, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Duker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Referral required

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Murnane is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Murnane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Andermann Syndrome, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Septic Arthritis, and Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). Dr. Murnane is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Internal Medicine

    Texas Health Internal Medicine

    13024 Dallas Parkway, Suite 110, 
    Frisco, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Twinkle Myint is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Myint is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Neuroscience Center – Specialty Clinics

    900 N. 92nd St., 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Blindauer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Blindauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Huntington Disease. Dr. Blindauer is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Blindauer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Ascension Medical Group Seton Neurology - Jefferson Building

    1600 W 38th St, Ste 200, 
    Austin, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Krause is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Krause is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Krause is board certified in The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Krause is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    Greenfield Highlands Health Center

    4455 S. 108th St., 
    Greenfield, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Gaglianello is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Greenfield, Wisconsin. Dr. Gaglianello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Friedreich Ataxia and Familial Hypopituitarism. Dr. Gaglianello is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Gaglianello is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Referral may be required
    1295 Northwest 14th Street, Suite 1700, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Corneliu Luca is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Luca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Apraxia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Luca is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Friedreich Ataxia
    Distinguished in Friedreich Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center For Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park

    5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Gomez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gomez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Gomez is board certified in Neurology and Practicing Since1990. Dr. Gomez is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Friedreich Ataxia
    Physiatry | Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Friedreich Ataxia
    Physiatry | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Ventilation Clinic

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Schmidt is a Physiatrist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Schmidt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dysferlinopathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Cerebral Palsy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Delaram Safarpour is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Safarpour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Safarpour is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Referral required

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Brown is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Hereditary Ataxia, and Huntington Disease. Dr. Brown is board certified in  . Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    VCU Health - Ambulatory Care Center

    417 N. 11th Street, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Gwathmey is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Gwathmey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Gwathmey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    11958 W Broad St, 
    Henrico, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Johnson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Henrico, Virginia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delta-Sarcoglycanopathy, X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy, Distal Myopathy 2, and Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood,, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Lagedrost is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maywood,, Illinois. Dr. Lagedrost is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS). Dr. Lagedrost is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 The United States?

    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 The United States?

    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 Friedreich Ataxia doctors in The United States?

    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 The United States?

    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 The United States?

    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 The United States?

    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 The United States?

    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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