The 20 Best Friedreich Ataxia Doctors Near Me in Seattle, WA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Friedreich Ataxia near Seattle, WA. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 7 are Elite and 1 are Advanced.

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

    Astria Health Center-Grandview

    208 N Euclid Rd, 
    Grandview, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Estonian, French, Hindi, Italian, Polish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Madej is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Grandview, Washington. Dr. Madej is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Madej is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Physiatry | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Physiatry | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required
    715 South Cowley Street, Suite 224, 
    Spokane, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vivian Moise is a Physiatrist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Moise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Post Polio Syndrome, and Friedreich Ataxia. Dr. Moise is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Spanaway

    144 169th Street S, 
    Spanaway, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Bosnian, Castilian, French, Japanese, Kannada, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lemuel Gitari is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spanaway, Washington. Dr. Gitari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Obesity, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Gitari is board certified in Family Nurse Pracitioner, American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Gitari is currently accepting new patients.

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    Neurology
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Swedish Cherry Hill

    500 17th Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Korean, Vietnamese, Yoruba
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Mai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Mai is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Mai is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Mai is currently accepting new patients.

    Referral required

    Swedish Cherry Hill

    500 17th Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Afrikaans, Filipino, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Tamil, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dadong Zhou is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Zhou is rated as undefined 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Essential Tremor, Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Zhou is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Zhou is currently accepting new patients.

    Referral may be required

    Optum – Madison Center

    904 7th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Braden Nago is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Nago is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Cerebellar Degeneration, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Bell's Palsy. Dr. Nago is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Nago is currently accepting new patients.

    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Dr. Attaman, PLLC

    202 North Division Street, Suite 400, 
    Auburn, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Thai, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Attaman is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Attaman is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Neuralgia, Bursitis, Spondylolisthesis, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Attaman is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Attaman is currently accepting new patients.

    Referral may be required
    904 7th Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Hindi, Romanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Cooper is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Cooper is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome. Dr. Cooper is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

    Referral may be required
    904 7th Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Hindi, Kannada, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Meghana Doreswamy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Doreswamy is rated as undefined 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Fainting, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Central Sleep Apnea. Dr. Doreswamy is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Doreswamy is currently accepting new patients.

    Referral may be required

    Swedish Neuroscience Specialists - Epilepsy

    550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Ukrainian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Caylor is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Caylor is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Seizure, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy. Dr. Caylor is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Caylor is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nassim Rad is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Rad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Dysferlinopathy, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, and Walker-Warburg Syndrome. Dr. Rad is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Danish, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ib Odderson is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Odderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Dr. Odderson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    VA Puget Sound Healthcare System

    1660 S Columbian Way, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Bird is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Bird is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Huntington Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Bird is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Harborview Division-KC Public Health

    908 Jefferson St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Hodapp is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hodapp 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 Athetosis, Spasticity, Stroke, and Opisthotonos. Dr. Hodapp is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    307 S 12th Ave Ste 16, 
    Yakima, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raymond Sloop is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Yakima, Washington. Dr. Sloop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Cerebellar Degeneration, Epilepsy in Children, and Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis. Dr. Sloop is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Community Health Of Central Washington

    501 S 5th Ave, 
    Yakima, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Emmans is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Yakima, Washington. Dr. Emmans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Emmans is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lourdes Occupational Health

    9915 Sandifur Pkwy, 
    Pasco, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carolyn O'connor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pasco, Washington. Dr. O'connor 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 Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. O'connor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Friedreich Ataxia
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required
    711 South Cowley Street, Floor 2WEST, 
    Spokane, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Afrikaans, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Ramey is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Ramey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Friedreich Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Syringomyelia, Syringobulbia, and Chiari Malformation Type 2. Dr. Ramey is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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 Seattle, WA?

    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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