The 20 Best Friedreich Ataxia Doctors Near Me in San Jose, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Friedreich Ataxia near San Jose, CA. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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37 providers found
    Distinguished in Friedreich Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Friedreich Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    SVMC PrimeCare

    355 Abbott St Ste 100, 
    Salinas, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alberto Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as a Distinguished provider 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Hereditary Ataxia, Friedreich Ataxia, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    2828 Oneil Lane, 
    Eureka, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Mckenzie is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Eureka, California. Dr. Mckenzie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, Andersen-Tawil Syndrome, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, and Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis. Dr. Mckenzie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenna Klotz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Klotz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dysferlinopathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Seizures, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

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    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Office

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

    Anasheh Halabi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Halabi is rated as an Advanced provider 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, Peripheral Neuropathy, Foot Drop, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Sacramento Medical Center

    2025 Morse Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suketu Khandhar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Khandhar is rated as an Advanced 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 Friedreich Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Hereditary Ataxia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Khandhar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Southland Neurologic Institute

    3851 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Omid Omidvar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Omidvar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Omidvar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Regents Of The Univ. Of CA

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nanette Joyce is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Joyce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology

    Office

    300 Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent Fogel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fogel is rated as an Experienced 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 Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Hereditary Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marie Beaudin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Beaudin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Hereditary Ataxia, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Pediatrics

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nancy Kuntz is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Kuntz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Day is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysferlinopathy, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Paramyotonia Congenita.

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

    Taylor Farms Family Health And Wellness Center

    850 5th St, 
    Gonzales, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Ponzio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gonzales, California. Dr. Ponzio is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Huntington's Disease & Ataxia Clinic

    1651 4th St Ste 212, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexandra Nelson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Huntington Disease, Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics

    Reza Kanani, MD Private Practice

    333 Mercy Ave, 
    Merced, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reza Kanani is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Kanani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Tumor, Brain Stem Cancer, and Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). Dr. Kanani is board certified in Pediatrics and Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology).

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

    Reza Vafadouste MD A Medical Corporation

    2141 Colorado Ave, 
    Turlock, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Turlock, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Kidney Stones, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Kidney Transplant At Walnut Creek

    1450 Treat Blvd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meena Rijhwani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Rijhwani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Huntington's Disease & Ataxia Clinic

    1651 4th St Ste 212, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cameron Dietiker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Dietiker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center

    1600 Eureka Rd, 
    Roseville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Masselink is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Masselink is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Partial Seizure.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Loma Linda University Professional Office Building-Murrieta-Sun City Cardiology

    28078 Baxter Rd Ste 510, 
    Murrieta, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Khashayar Dashtipour is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Murrieta, California. Dr. Dashtipour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Torticollis, Parkinson's Disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Xin Yu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Conversion Disorder, Camptocormism, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Friedreich Ataxia doctor near San Jose, 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 Friedreich Ataxia doctor near San Jose, 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 Friedreich Ataxia doctors near San Jose, 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 Friedreich Ataxia doctors near San Jose, 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 Friedreich Ataxia doctor near San Jose, 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 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 near San Jose, 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 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 near San Jose, CA?

    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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