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

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The 20 Best Friedreich Ataxia Doctors in Michigan, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Friedreich Ataxia near Michigan, US. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Friedreich Ataxia
    Distinguished in Friedreich Ataxia

    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    4260 Plymouth Rd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikram Shakkottai is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Shakkottai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Distinguished in Friedreich Ataxia
    Distinguished in Friedreich Ataxia

    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    325 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Schmidt is a Physiatrist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Schmidt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Dysferlinopathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Edward R. Dabrowski
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Michigan Institute For Neurological Disorders (MIND)

    25100 Kelly Road, 
    Roseville, MI 
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Dabrowski is a Physiatrist in Roseville, Michigan. Dr. Dabrowski has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Moebius Syndrome. Dr. Dabrowski is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Todd is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Todd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Fragile X Syndrome, Fragile XE Syndrome, Hereditary Ataxia, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    1500 E Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharan Srinivasan is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Srinivasan has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5. Dr. Srinivasan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Pediatrics

    C. S. Mott Children's Hospital

    1540 E Hospital Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Neil is a Pediatrics provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Neil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Danon Disease, Pompe Disease, Dysferlinopathy, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Back & Pain Center Burlington Building

    325 E Eisenhower Pkwy, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Hornyak is a Physiatrist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Hornyak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), Cerebral Palsy, and Spasticity.

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    1500 E Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Fink is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Fink is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and CACH Syndrome.

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Office

    2205 Commonwealth Blvd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alecia Daunter is a Pediatrics provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Daunter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Spasticity, X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and Rhizotomy.

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Gallagher is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Gallagher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    325 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gianna Rodriguez is a Physiatrist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Paraplegia, Spasticity, and Autonomic Dysreflexia.

    Ryan A. Sullivan
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Internal Medicine

    Crystal Lake Health Center

    6227 Frankfort Highway, 
    Benzonia, MI 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Sullivan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Benzonia, Michigan. Dr. Sullivan has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

    David A. Simpson
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Munson Healthcare Neurology

    3922 Cedar Run Road, 
    Traverse City, MI 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Simpson is a Neurologist in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Simpson has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Brachial Plexopathy, and Mononeuritis Multiplex. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    990 W Ann Arbor Trl Ste 104, 
    Plymouth, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Vartabedian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Plymouth, Michigan. Dr. Vartabedian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Wolcott Rallison Syndrome, High Cholesterol, and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

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

    Bronson Family Medicine Vicksburg

    13320 N Boulevard St, 
    Vicksburg, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karl Kerchief is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vicksburg, Michigan. Dr. Kerchief is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, Behr Syndrome, Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA), and Spinocerebellar Degeneration and Corneal Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Back & Pain Center Burlington Building

    325 E Eisenhower Pkwy, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Krater is a Physiatrist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Krater is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Dysferlinopathy, Spasticity, and Rhizotomy.

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

    VLSR Madireddy MD PC

    4129 Okemos Rd Ste 6, 
    Okemos, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nadir Abdelrahman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Okemos, Michigan. Dr. Abdelrahman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), COVID-19, and Harding Ataxia.

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

    Bayside Family & Sports Medicine PC

    2325 Summit Park Dr Ste 3, 
    Petoskey, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Decker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Petoskey, Michigan. Dr. Decker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Office

    325 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angeline Bowman is a Pediatrics provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Bowman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Myotonia Congenita, Spasticity, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Memorial Healthcare Institute For Neuroscience (Owosso)

    819 N Shiawassee St, 
    Owosso, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Frey is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Owosso, Michigan. Dr. Frey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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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