The 20 Best Hereditary Ataxia Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Hereditary Ataxia near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 17 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    7436 Bishop Ott Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Patrick-Green is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Patrick-Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Patrick-Green is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corporation

    7479 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Theodore Lieux is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lieux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Lieux is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    8415 Goodwood Blvd, Suite 202b, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Duane Superneau is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Superneau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 110 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Smith-Magenis Syndrome, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, Clouston Syndrome, and EEC Syndrome. Dr. Superneau is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    8415 Goodwood Blvd, Suite 202b, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Annarita Nicosia is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nicosia is rated as an Experienced 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 Microcephaly, Increased Head Circumference, Triple X Syndrome, and Triploidy. Dr. Nicosia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Pediatric Academic Clinic

    8415 Goodwood Blvd Ste 202, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shannon Maura-Mcguire is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Maura-Mcguire 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 Seizures, Transient Tic Disorder, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Maura-Mcguire is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lake Primary Care Physicians

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Denzil Louis-Moraes is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Louis-Moraes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Louis-Moraes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Pain Management Ascension

    5247 Didesse Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Callerame is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Callerame is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Migraine, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Dr. Callerame is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    Olol Physician Group

    5247 Didesse Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sharon Jackson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Migraine, Dravet Syndrome, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Pain Management Ascension

    5247 Didesse Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Angel-Acosta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Angel-Acosta 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 Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Angel-Acosta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerard Dynes is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dynes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Foot Drop, Essential Tremor, and Migraine. Dr. Dynes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required
    8200 Constantin Blvd, 210, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yash Shah is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS). Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Referral may be required
    9001 Summa Avenue, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Gaddis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gaddis 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 Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    8595 Picardy Ave Ste 100, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Yorek is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Yorek 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 Vitamin D Deficiency, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, and Testicular Failure. Dr. Yorek is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Colin Vanhook is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Vanhook 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 Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome. Dr. Vanhook is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Vanhook is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    11424 Sullivan Rd # B1, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keith Holmes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Holmes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Holmes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Referral required

    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

    16777 Medical Center Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amer Awad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Awad 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 Memory Loss, Seizures, Alzheimer's Disease, and Partial Familial Epilepsy. Dr. Awad is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Awad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Internal Medicine

    Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Plaquemine

    59215 River West Dr, 
    Plaquemine, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerard Fernand-Falgoust is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Plaquemine, Louisiana. Dr. Fernand-Falgoust 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Hereditary Ataxia doctor near Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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 Baton Rouge, LA?

    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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