The 20 Best Hereditary Ataxia Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 473 doctor with experience in Hereditary Ataxia near San Diego, CA. Of these, 425 are Experienced, 44 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Hereditary Ataxia
    Elite in Hereditary Ataxia

    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Perlman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Perlman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Friedreich Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia
    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia

    Midtown Neurology Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vicki Wheelock is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Wheelock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Huntington Disease, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Hereditary Ataxia.

    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    SVMC PrimeCare

    355 Abbott St Ste 100, 
    Salinas, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alberto Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Hereditary Ataxia, Friedreich Ataxia, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

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    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia
    Holistic Medicine
    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia
    Holistic Medicine
    5131 Moorpark Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hong Jiang is a Holistic Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Ms. Jiang is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cushing's disease, Hereditary Ataxia, Epidural Lipomatosis, Nerve Decompression, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Sleep Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Ataxia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

    1798 N Garey Ave, 
    Pomona, CA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Huang is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Pomona, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Huang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Hereditary Ataxia.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    1162 Montgomery Drive, Suite 3, 
    Santa Rosa, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Way is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Way is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pain Medicine

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Said Beydoun is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Beydoun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Buhler Specialty Pavilion

    2800 L Street, Suite 500, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicklesh Thakur is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Thakur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Thakur is board certified in Neurology - Board Certified. Dr. Thakur is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    4053 Lone Tree Way, Suite 101, 
    Antioch, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Arnold is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Antioch, California. Dr. Arnold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Secondary Parkinsonism, Transient Global Amnesia, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Arnold is board certified in Neurology - Board Certified. Dr. Arnold is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Sutter Roseville Medical Plaza Care Center

    2 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 205, 
    Roseville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashok Dayananthan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Dayananthan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Migraine. Dr. Dayananthan is board certified in Neurology - Board Certified. Dr. Dayananthan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics

    Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - Citrus Heights, CA

    7115 Greenback Ln, 
    Citrus Heights, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients

    I like to provide individualized care to my patients, educating them so they have a good quality of life. Board Certifications: Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine Special Clinical Interests: Delirium, Falls, Depression and Dementia Interests: Delirium, Falls, Depression and Dementia Why I Became a MedicalWhy I Became a Medical Provider: I have a desire to help others and make a positive impact in their lives. Dr. Bhutani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, and Hereditary Ataxia. Dr. Bhutani is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine). Dr. Bhutani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Liberty Jenkins is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Jenkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Jenkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Specialty Care - Mercy Physicians Plaza - San Juan, Carmichael, CA

    6555 Coyle Ave, 
    Carmichael, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My biggest inspiration were my parents who always inculcated in me the importance of achieving the highest level of education and giving back to others.To treat the person, rather than the disease, and to improve the quality of life/care by increasing awareness and education. Dr. Hadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and REM Behavior Disorder. Dr. Hadi is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Hadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arshia Sadreddin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sadreddin 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sadreddin is board certified in Neurology - Board Certified. Dr. Sadreddin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Main Clinic Modesto

    600 Coffee Road, 
    Modesto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tonya Fuller is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Fuller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Memory Loss, Dementia, and Seizures. Dr. Fuller is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Fuller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, 4th Floor, 
    Burlingame, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Akers is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Akers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Memory Loss. Dr. Akers is board certified in Neurophysiology Neurology. Dr. Akers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Neurology & Specialty Care - Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande, CA

    850 Fair Oaks Ave, Suite 220, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Grant De La Motte is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. De La Motte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Movement Disorders. Dr. De La Motte is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. De La Motte is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Richard Alexan, M.D., Inc.

    4900 Commerce Dr, Ste A, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, French, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Alexan is a diplomate of the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a member of The American Academy of Neurology and the Association of California Neurologist. He takes great pride in staying up to date in the latest advances in the field of neurology. He regularly attends continuing medical education opportunities to stay abreast of the most current neurological treatments and pharmaceutical improvements. Dr. Alexan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Alexan is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Alexan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology | Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology | Ophthalmology

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
    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.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Hereditary Ataxia doctor near San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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