The 20 Best Hereditary Ataxia Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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The 20 Best Hereditary Ataxia Doctors near Chicago, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 110 doctor with experience in Hereditary Ataxia near Chicago, IL. Of these, 104 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Puneet Opal
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Puneet Opal is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Opal has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

    Danny Bega
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danny Bega is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bega has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Wilson Disease.

    Shawn Kothari
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shawn Kothari is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kothari has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

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    Neil K. Shetty
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Shetty is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shetty has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Ignacio J. Keller
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ignacio Keller is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Keller has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Rizwan S. Akhtar
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rizwan Akhtar is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Akhtar has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7.

    Christopher P. Mckinney
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    676 N St Clair St Ste 800, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Mckinney is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mckinney has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, PEHO Syndrome, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, and X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type.

    Niccolo E. Mencacci
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Niccolo Mencacci is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mencacci has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Chorea, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Myoclonus-Dystonia, Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Timothy C. Hain
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Hain is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hain has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Migraine.

    Dimitri Krainc
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dimitri Krainc is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Krainc has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Farber Lipogranulomatosis, Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago,, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erika Mejia is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago,, Illinois. Dr. Mejia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, DiGeorge Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dianna Bardo is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago,, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katheryn Gambetta is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago,, Illinois. Dr. Gambetta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Pediatric Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago,, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Chandler is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago,, Illinois. Dr. Chandler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Arrhythmias, and Ventricular Fibrillation.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Miller is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency, Hypoaldosteronism, Triple A Syndrome, and Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatric Radiology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martha Saker is a Pediatric Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Saker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Scoliosis, Congenital Giant Megaureter, and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elena Grebenciucova is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Grebenciucova has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cindy Zadikoff is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Zadikoff has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Dry Mouth, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yvonne Curran is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Curran has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Headache, Migraine, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Rush MD Anderson Cancer Center Urgent Care

    1520 W Harrison St Fl 7, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Jacobson is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jacobson is rated as an Advanced 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 and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Hereditary Ataxia doctor near Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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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