The 20 Best Friedreich Ataxia Doctors Near Me in Ann Arbor, MI

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The 20 Best Friedreich Ataxia Doctors near Ann Arbor, MI

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Friedreich Ataxia near Ann Arbor, MI. Of these, 14 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 
     (4.0 miles away)
    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 
     (4.1 miles away)
    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).

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    1500 E Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    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.

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    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    1500 E Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    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
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Pediatrics

    C. S. Mott Children's Hospital

    1540 E Hospital Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    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
    Neurology
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    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

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    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

    Back & Pain Center Burlington Building

    325 E Eisenhower Pkwy, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    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
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Office

    2205 Commonwealth Blvd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (3.0 miles away)
    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

    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    325 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.1 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    1000 Wall St, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wayne Cornblath is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Cornblath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Myasthenia Gravis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Benign Essential Blepharospasm.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Ferng is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Ferng has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Hereditary Ataxia, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cody Andrews is a Physiatrist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Hemiplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, and Foot Drop.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eva Feldman is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Feldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetic Neuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Autonomic Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Back & Pain Center Burlington Building

    325 E Eisenhower Pkwy, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    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
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Back And Pain Center At Burlington Building

    325 E Eisenhower Pkwy, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maryam Berri is a Physiatrist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Berri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Autonomic Dysreflexia, Spasticity, and Neurogenic Bowel.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Sports Medicine

    Back & Pain Center Burlington Building

    325 E Eisenhower Pkwy, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Etter is a Sports Medicine provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Etter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Spasticity, Paraplegia, and Foot Drop.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Pediatrics

    Back & Pain Center Burlington Building

    325 E Eisenhower Pkwy, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anita Craig is a Pediatrics provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Craig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

    Office

    2205 Commonwealth Blvd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Pruente is a Pediatrics provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Pruente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Cerebral Palsy, Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Moebius Syndrome.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Geriatrics

    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    4260 Plymouth Rd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Theodore Suh is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Suh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Sciatica.

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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 near Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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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