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    MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Friedreich Ataxia near Pennsylvania, US. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    19 providers found
      Distinguished in Friedreich Ataxia
      Distinguished in Friedreich Ataxia

      Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Lynch is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lynch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Friedreich Ataxia, Hereditary Ataxia, Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia. Dr. Lynch is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      3401 Civic Center Blvd, Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia - Neurology, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elizabeth Kichula is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kichula is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and West Syndrome.

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      Kristy D. Netkowicz
      Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
      Family Medicine

      UPMC Primary Care

      2060 North Pearl Street, 
      North East, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kristy Netkowicz, DO, is a family medicine doctor and is certified in family medicine by the American Osteopathic Association. She received her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Millcreek Community Hospital. Dr. Netkowicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Ureteroscopy.

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      Paula R. Clemens
      Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
      Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
      Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
      Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

      UPMC Department Of Neurology

      3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Paula Clemens, MD, is a neurologist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is chief of the Division of Veterans Affairs and a professor of Neurology, Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Human Genetics, and Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, followed by a neuromuscular fellowship at Mayo Clinic and a molecular genetics fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Clemens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Pompe Disease, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.

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

      Wellspan Medical Group

      755 S Pleasant Ave, Wellspan Family Med Dallas, 
      Dallastown, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Angela Heiland is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Heiland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
      Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

      Butler Medical Providers

      24 Doctors Ln, 
      Clarion, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brandon Doverspike is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clarion, Pennsylvania. Dr. Doverspike is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
      Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
      3400 Spruce Street, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wendy Galpern is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Galpern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Focal Dystonia, and Torticollis.

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

      Main Line Healthcare

      1068 W Baltimore Pike, 
      Media, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rida Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Media, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Muscle Atrophy, Malnutrition, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

      Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
      Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia

      Penn Neurology Pennsylvania Hospital

      330 South 9th Street, 3rd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ali Hamedani is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hamedani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Thymectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Hamedani is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Reinhardt Family Practice, PC

      1701 12th Avenue, Suite G1, 
      Altoona, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian
      Offers Telehealth

      John Reinhardt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reinhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Phoenixville Clinic Company LLC

      140 Nutt Rd, 
      Phoenixville, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stefan Neagu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Neagu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

      H2 Rehabilitation Extension Services LLC

      137 Montgomery Ave, Suite 205, 
      Boyertown, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christa Patrick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Achondroplasia, Hypochondroplasia, Oppenheim Dystonia, and X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism.

      Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
      Physiatry | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
      Physiatry | Pediatrics
      1405 Shady Ave, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mary Russell is a Physiatrist and a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Cerebral Palsy, Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS), and Dysferlinopathy. Dr. Russell is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Fornance Physician Services Inc

      342 W Germantown Pike, Suite 200, 
      East Norriton, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Esrick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Norriton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Esrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Friedreich Ataxia.

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

      Wellspan Medical Group

      2496 Stiegel Pike, 
      Schaefferstown, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Folk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Folk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Wolcott Rallison Syndrome, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

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

      Joseph J Conti Do Ltd

      480 N Kerrwood Dr, Suite 102, 
      Hermitage, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Heather Porter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. Dr. Porter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
      Family Medicine
      4517 E Thompson St, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Kimmel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kimmel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

      Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      3401 Civic Center Blvd, Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia - Neurology, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sudha Kessler is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kessler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, and Absence Seizure.

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

      University Of Penn-Medical Group

      3400 Spruce St, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Cheung is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cheung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Coarctation of the Aorta, Toxic Shock Syndrome, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Hypertension, and Kidney Transplant.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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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