The 20 Best Hereditary Ataxia Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

Find the Top Hereditary Ataxia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Hereditary Ataxia near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 50 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology | Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology | Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lakshmi Leishangthem is a Neurologist and an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Leishangthem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Horner Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Leishangthem is board certified in Neuro-Ophthalmology. Dr. Leishangthem is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Oro is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Oro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome, Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome, and Female Pattern Baldness. Dr. Oro is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacinda Sampson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sampson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Oculodentodigital Dysplasia, and Thymectomy.

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    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hokuto Morita is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Morita is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, REM Behavior Disorder, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Morita is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hengameh Kargaran is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kargaran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses REM Behavior Disorder, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Steenerson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Steenerson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Migraine, and Mal De Debarquement Syndrome.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharon Sha is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Memory Loss, and Dementia.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurice Yang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Yang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Dry Mouth, and Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Cao is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Cao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Ataxia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. Dr. Cao is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Referral may be required
    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marie Beaudin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Beaudin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Hereditary Ataxia, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital

    321 Middlefield Rd Ste 130, 
    Menlo Park, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Mackenzie is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Mackenzie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasmus Nutans, Transient Tic Disorder, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Seizures.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto,, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucas Kipp is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto,, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kipp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Kipp is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Day is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Paramyotonia Congenita.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Younes Kyan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yi Li is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lironn Kraler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kraler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Camptocormism, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yaping Liao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Liao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Physician Assistant
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Cavella is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Cavella, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Ataxia.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Imaging Services At Hoover Pavilion

    211 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Ng is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathleen Poston is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Poston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Dementia.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Hereditary Ataxia doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Hereditary Ataxia doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Hereditary Ataxia doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Hereditary Ataxia doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Hereditary Ataxia doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Hereditary Ataxia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hereditary 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 Hereditary Ataxia doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Hereditary 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 Hereditary 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 Hereditary Ataxia doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hereditary 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 Hereditary Ataxia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hereditary 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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