The 20 Best Hereditary Ataxia Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

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The 20 Best Hereditary Ataxia Doctors near New Orleans, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Hereditary Ataxia near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurosurgery

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Erin Biro, a native of New York, has joined the nationally ranked Department of Neurosurgery at Ochsner Health System. She is the first female adult neurosurgery attending within Ochsner as well as the New Orleans area. She earned her medical degree from The State University of New York Upstate Medical University. She completed her neurosurgical residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY. Dr. Biro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Staisch is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Staisch 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, and Tardive Dyskinesia. Dr. Staisch is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Georgia Lea is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lea is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Secondary Parkinsonism, Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Office

    1542 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lionel Branch is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Branch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, MELAS Syndrome, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Seizures.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Office

    1542 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John England is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. England is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Office

    2003 Tulane Ave Fl 2, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Copeland is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Copeland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Thalamotomy.

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

    Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

    1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Hunter is a Nurse Practitioner in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ms. Hunter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top area of expertise is Hereditary Ataxia. Ms. Hunter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Physician Assistant

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Rhinehart is a Physician Assistant in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ms. Rhinehart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top area of expertise is Hereditary Ataxia. She is board certified in NCCPA - Physician Assistant. Ms. Rhinehart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy 7th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Colin Van Hook, a New Orleans native, earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He completed a neurology residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Vanhook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatrics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatrics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - St. Bernard

    8050 W Judge Perez Dr, 
    Chalmette, LA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    A long-time resident of St. Bernard Parish, Dr. Thien was born in Vietnam and moved to the U.S. in 1975. After graduating from Loyola University with a B.S. in Medical Technology in 1981, he worked as a Technologist at Touro Infirmary Laboratory for several years. He went on to earn his M.D. from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1989. After medical school, Dr. Thien completed a combined residency in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics at LSU in New Orleans in 1993. Dr. Thien joined De La Ronde Medical Center in 1993, and he has been in practice in St. Bernard Parish for the past 20 years. Dr. Thien is dual board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, and he is also fluent in Vietnamese. Dr. Thien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Bronchitis, Sciatica, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Ochsner Health Center - West Bank

    120 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Atkins is a Neurologist in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Atkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Migraine. Dr. Atkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Ochsner Hospital For Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

    1201 S Clearview Pkwy, Suite 1200, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Watkins is a Physiatrist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Watkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Stroke, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.

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

    West Jefferson Physician Services

    3909 Lapalco Blvd Ste 100, 
    Harvey, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Harvey, Louisiana. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, L1 Syndrome, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 4.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Culicchia Neurological Clinic LLC

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste S750, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrea Toomer is a Physiatrist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Toomer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, Spastic Paraplegia Type 4, Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A, and L1 Syndrome.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pain Medicine

    Lmg LLC

    2600 Belle Chasse Hwy Ste I, 
    Terrytown, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fred Chiu is a Pain Medicine provider in Terrytown, Louisiana. Dr. Chiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Opioid Use Disorder, and Chronic Pain.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    1514 Jefferson Hwy Fl 6, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Archibald Brown is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia, Cryoglobulinemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    New Orleans Physician Services Inc.

    4945 Lapalco Blvd Ste 200, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hector Cabrera is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Cabrera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Sinusitis, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Culicchia Neurological Clinic LLC

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste S750, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaveh Khoobehi is a Neurologist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Khoobehi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, X-Linked Creatine Deficiency, GABA-Transaminase Deficiency, Malonyl-CoA Decarboxylase Deficiency, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Culicchia Neurological Clinic LLC

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste S750, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Puente is a Neurologist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Puente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, Memory Loss, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Myringotomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Hereditary Ataxia doctor near New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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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