The 20 Best Hereditary Ataxia Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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The 20 Best Hereditary Ataxia Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 113 doctor with experience in Hereditary Ataxia near Iowa, US. Of these, 106 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia
    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Mathews is a Pediatrics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Mathews is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Dystrophinopathy, and Friedreich Ataxia.

    Sangeeta Shah
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Office

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 201, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sangeeta Shah is a Neurologist in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Memory Loss, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Heike Schmolck
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Office

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heike Schmolck is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Alzheimer's Disease.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Office

    200 Hawkins Dr Dept Of, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Nance is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Nance is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ludwig Gutmann is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gutmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neuroradiology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruno Policeni is a Neuroradiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Policeni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Brain Aneurysm, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Groth is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Groth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Shy is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, and Septic Arthritis.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1215 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Schneider is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    St Luke's Methodist Hospital

    1026 A Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Appleby is a Physiatrist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Appleby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, and Troyer Syndrome.

    Michael Jacoby
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Office

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Jacoby is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jacoby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Epilepsy, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Keith Kohout
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Kohout is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kohout is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Memory Loss.

    Tracy Mixdorf
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    North Iowa Mercy Clinics

    1410 6th Ave S, 
    Clear Lake, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tracy Mixdorf is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clear Lake, Iowa. Dr. Mixdorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Dystrophinopathy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A.

    Bruce Hughes
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Hughes is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Lydia Mustafic
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Waterloo Family Medicine

    2710 Saint Francis Dr, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lydia Mustafic is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Mustafic has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Urinary Incontinence, and Peripheral Artery Disease.

    Brian Sankey
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Waterloo Family Medicine

    2710 Saint Francis Dr, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Sankey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Sankey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Peripheral Artery Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Osteoarthritis.

    Lazaro Rabang
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    4005 NW Urbandale Dr, 
    Urbandale, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lazaro Rabang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Rabang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Paula Moore
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Internal Medicine

    Covenant Clinic

    516 Division St, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paula Moore is an Internal Medicine provider in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hereditary Ataxia.

    Alireza Yarahmadi
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Sleep Medicine

    Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

    1000 4th St SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alireza Yarahmadi is a Sleep Medicine provider in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Yarahmadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Marc Hines
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology

    Office

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 201, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Hines is a Neurologist in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Hines has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Memory Loss.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Hereditary Ataxia doctor in Iowa, 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 Hereditary Ataxia doctor in Iowa, 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 Hereditary Ataxia doctors in Iowa, 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 Hereditary Ataxia doctors in Iowa, 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 Hereditary Ataxia doctor in Iowa, 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 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 in Iowa, 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 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 in Iowa, US?

    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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