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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 231 doctor with experience in Hereditary Ataxia near Maywood, IL. Of these, 217 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Hereditary Ataxia
    Elite in Hereditary Ataxia

    University Of Chicago Hospitals

    5758 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Gomez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Anibal Lugo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Lugo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Headache, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Lugo is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    OSF Cardiovascular Institute

    444 Roxbury Road, 
    Rockford, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Raksha Indorkar is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Indorkar 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 Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Indorkar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and National Board Of Echocardiography.

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    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalie Witek is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Witek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Witek is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Neurology

    200 East Pennsylvania Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Chisholm is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chisholm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Charles Bonnet Syndrome, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Chisholm is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Neurology

    200 East Pennsylvania Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Jorge Kattah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Kattah is rated as an Experienced 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 Vertigo, Brown Syndrome, Papilledema, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Kattah is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Neurology

    200 East Pennsylvania Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kavya Moravineni is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Moravineni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Moravineni is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Neurology

    200 East Pennsylvania Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Blume is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Blume is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy. Dr. Blume is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Nurse Practitioner

    OSF Central Illinois Pain Center

    8600 Illinois Route 91 Suite 240, 
    Peoria, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Jones is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Jones, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His clinical expertise encompasses Phantom Limb Pain, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Hereditary Ataxia. Jones, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners and American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Puneet Opal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 37 years. Dr. Opal is rated as an Advanced 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia. Dr. Opal is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified).

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    920 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 2100, 
    Lincolnshire, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ninith V. Kartha, MD, a neurologist at Endeavor Health, provides care for patients with a wide range of neurological disorders. She evaluates and treats conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord and nervous system. Dr. Kartha uses a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to support patients' neurological function and overall wellbeing. Dr. Kartha is rated as an Advanced 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 Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Chorea. Dr. Kartha is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology | Community Health Worker
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology | Community Health Worker

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French

    Afif Hentati, MD, a neurologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in diagnosing and managing complex neurological conditions, with a focus on multiple sclerosis. He blends deep clinical experience with ongoing research to improve patient outcomes and expand treatment options. Dr. Hentati values careful listening, clear communication and personalized care, helping patients feel confident and supported throughout their journey. Dr. Hentati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Dr. Hentati is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Outpatient Northshore Rehab-Glenbrook Ambulatory Care Center (Acc)

    2180 Pfingsten Rd, 
    Glenview, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexandru Barboi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Barboi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Orthostatic Hypotension, Peripheral Neuropathy, Low Blood Pressure, Multiple System Atrophy, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Northshore Integrated Pain Center-Evanston

    1000 Central St Ste 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Octavia Kincaid is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Kincaid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Dysautonomia, Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danny Bega is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Bega is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Huntington Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Wilson Disease. Dr. Bega is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified).

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    360 E Station Dr Ste 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Nager is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Nager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Seizures, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Central Sleep Apnea.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    22285 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Gordon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Gordon 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Gordon is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aikaterini Markopoulou, MD, a movement disorders neurologist at Endeavor Health, cares for patients with complex, chronic neurological conditions. With a background in neuroscience, she brings a deep understanding of nervous system function to her practice. Dr. Markopoulou emphasizes respect, education and personalized treatment, helping patients feel supported, informed and empowered throughout their care journey. Dr. Markopoulou 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Markopoulou is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    22285 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Kuhlman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Kuhlman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Tourette Syndrome, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Kuhlman is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Community Physicians, LLC

    18W140 Butterfield Rd., Suite 1020, 
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Shaikh is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Traumatic Brain Injury, Muscle Atrophy, and Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). Dr. Shaikh is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehab.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Hereditary Ataxia doctor near Maywood, 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 Maywood, 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 Maywood, 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 Maywood, 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 Maywood, 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 Maywood, 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 Maywood, 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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