The 20 Best Friedreich Ataxia Doctors Near Me in Minneapolis, MN

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Friedreich Ataxia near Minneapolis, MN. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Internal Medicine

    CHI St. Gabriels Health - Family Medical Center

    811 2nd St SE Ste A, 
    Little Falls, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Moe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Little Falls, Minnesota. Dr. Moe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Moe is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gillette Children's

    200 University Ave E, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Randal Richardson is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Miyoshi Myopathy, Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy, Distal Myopathy 2, and X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy.

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

    Gillette Children's-Phalen Clinic

    435 Phalen Blvd, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jill Gettings is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Gettings is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy, Walker-Warburg Syndrome, and Miyoshi Myopathy.

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

    Fairview Pharmacy Services LLC

    516 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khalafalla Bushara is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Bushara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, Friedreich Ataxia, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1.

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

    Office

    1705 N Highway 20, 
    Cannon Falls, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karl Molenaar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. Dr. Molenaar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His clinical expertise encompasses Friedreich Ataxia, Presbyopia, Marinesco Sjogren Syndrome, and Harding Ataxia.

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

    Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Associates Minneapolis

    800 E 28th St Ste 1750, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Tita is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Tita 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 Post Polio Syndrome, Hemiplegia, Phantom Limb Pain, and Friedreich Ataxia.

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

    Allina Health System

    2120 Ford Pkwy, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Lackner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Lackner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Degeneration and Corneal Dystrophy, Marinesco Sjogren Syndrome, Harding Ataxia, and Behr Syndrome.

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

    North Memorial Health Care

    3300 Oakdale Ave N, 
    Robbinsdale, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Horowitz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Dr. Horowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Hemiplegia, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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

    Olmsted Medical Center Northwest Pharmacy

    5067 55th St NW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Kleis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kleis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Sports Medicine | Family Medicine
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Sports Medicine | Family Medicine
    Referral may be required

    CentraCare - Albany Clinic

    30 Railroad Ave, 
    Albany, MN 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patient-centered care of non-surgical orthopedics and sports medicine. This includes fracture management, concussions, tendon and joint injection. Focus on improving pain and returning function. Special interest in concussions, sports injuries, sports psychology. An integrated physician and teacher, I strive to empower my patients to better understand their injuries which allows for accelerated recovery and further injury prevention.|Why I Love My Work|It is a privilege to care for our patients. And I give my patients the kind of individualized, insightful and personal care I would give to my family. I’ve been fortunate to see patients not only in clinic but also on the sidelines, stadiums, and gymnasiums as team physician for Albany Area High School and St John’s University.|Getting to Know Me|Outside of medicine you’ll find me with my amazing family- they mean everything to me. No matter the season, we’re enjoying Minnesota lakes and finding ways to discover beauty in nature. I’m “a fixer” at heart…whether that’s building a treehouse, repairing a boat, or seeing an injury in clinic I’m naturally inquisitive and inclined to discover the source of the problem and find solutions.|Awards & Recognition|Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) Three-time Minnesota Family Physician of the Year Nominee; Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award; Vitals Patients’ Choice Doctor Award; Martin C. & Jean M. Mata Award; Dr. Mark Rathke & St. Mary Hospital Medical Service Award; Dr. Edwin Eddy Award; Captain, Football. 2003 D-III NCAA National Champions. Summa Cum Laude at Saint John’s University (2003). Dr. Brever is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Salivary Duct Stones, and Gastroparesis. Dr. Brever is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Brever is currently accepting new patients.

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

    HCMC CSC Pharmacy

    715 S 8th St, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Haeshik Gorr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Gorr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, and Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Referral may be required
    200 University Ave E, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kanarese, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients

    Supreet Deshpande is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Deshpande is rated as an Experienced 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 Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, Moebius Syndrome, CHARGE Syndrome, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Deshpande is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Now Care Medical Centers

    2600 39th Ave NE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marie Struyk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Struyk is rated as an Experienced 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 High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Vitamin D Deficiency, and MELAS Syndrome.

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

    Fairview Clinics

    919 Northland Dr, 
    Princeton, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christofer Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Princeton, Minnesota. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MN - Pediatric

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sherilyn Driscoll is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Driscoll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Ataxia, Cerebral Palsy, Myelomeningocele, Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Rhizotomy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    When should I see a Friedreich Ataxia doctor near Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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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