The 20 Best Friedreich Ataxia Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

Find the Top Friedreich Ataxia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Friedreich Ataxia near Louisiana, US. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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19 providers found
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Specialty Health Center - Raceland

    141 Twin Oaks Drive, 
    Raceland, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jamie Huddleston is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Raceland, Louisiana. Dr. Huddleston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Headache, Migraine, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Huddleston is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Huddleston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Referral required

    Ochsner Lafayette General Neuroscience Center

    136 Hospital Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Hargrave is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hargrave 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Essential Tremor, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Hargrave is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Referral required

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Houghton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Houghton 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Houghton is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Houghton is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    Psychology Clinic Of Lake Charles

    2000 Southwood Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keane Oneal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Oneal is rated as an Advanced provider 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, Avian Influenza, Sinusitis, Flu, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Labcorp

    500 Hall St, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aristoteles Angel is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Angel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 168 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, Zika Virus Disease, and Cerebral Palsy.

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

    Office

    2308 E Main St Ste D, 
    New Iberia, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Oliver Achi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Achi 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 REM Behavior Disorder, Cerebellar Degeneration, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Migraine.

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

    Moss Memorial Health Clinic

    1000 Walters St, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammed Sarwar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Sarwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

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

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Physician Group Neurology

    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 401B, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Privett is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Privett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Cerebellar Degeneration, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

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

    Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics

    2390 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Troy Guidry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Guidry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

    Michael H. Vanderlick M.D. Apmc

    601 W Saint Mary Blvd Ste 210, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Luneau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Luneau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    MDVIP - Lake Charles, LA

    4211 Lake St Ste 80, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Ieyoub is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Ieyoub 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 Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Wellsmart Health-Neurology Clinic

    1270 Attakapas Dr Ste 401, 
    Opelousas, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saurabh Singhal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Opelousas, Louisiana. Dr. Singhal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His clinical expertise encompasses Partial Familial Epilepsy, Seizures, Migraine, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

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

    Southeast Neuroscience Center LLC

    128 Neuroscience Ct, 
    Gray, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Gervais is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Gray, Louisiana. Dr. Gervais is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, and Mononeuritis Multiplex.

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

    Maplewood Family Medicine Clinic

    3702 Maplewood Dr, 
    Sulphur, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marne Devillier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sulphur, Louisiana. Dr. Devillier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.

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

    Kirk E. Elliott M.D. LLC

    410 Olive St, 
    Arnaudville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kirk Elliott is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arnaudville, Louisiana. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gallbladder Removal, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Irizarry Family Practice LLC

    2 Medical Plaza Pl, 
    Minden, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Phillips is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Minden, Louisiana. Dr. Phillips 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 Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Office

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste 850, 
    Marrero, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Acosta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Acosta is rated as an Experienced provider 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Chadha Medical Clinic

    140 W 4th St, 
    Dequincy, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jagjit Chadha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dequincy, Louisiana. Dr. Chadha 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 Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Marinesco Sjogren Syndrome, and Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA).

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

    Office

    1542 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John England is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. England is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Zika Virus Disease, Hereditary Ataxia, and Schizoaffective Disorder.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 Louisiana, US?

    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 Louisiana, US?

    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 Louisiana, US?

    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 Louisiana, US?

    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 Louisiana, US?

    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 Louisiana, US?

    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 Louisiana, US?

    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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