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    MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Hereditary Ataxia near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

      New Orleans Physician Services Inc

      1101 Medical Ctr Blvd, 
      Marrero, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      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 4, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. Dr. Toomer is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Neurology
      Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Neurology
      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

      Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

      478 S Johnson St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      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. Dr. England is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

      Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

      2832 Burdette St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      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. Dr. Branch is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Neurology | Psychiatry
      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Neurology | Psychiatry

      Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

      2832 Burdette St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brian Copeland is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist 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. Dr. Copeland is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Lcmc Urgent Care LLC

      826 Harrison Ave, Suite A, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hector Cabrera is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, 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. Dr. Cabrera is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      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. Ms. Rhinehart is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 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.

      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 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.

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

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

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

      John Thien is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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
      Nurse Practitioner
      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Nurse Practitioner

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 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
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Hematology Oncology
      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Archie Brown is a Hematologist Oncology provider 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, Cryoglobulinemia, Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

      Culicchia Neurological Clinic, LLC

      1111 Medical Ctr Blvd, Suite S750, 
      Marrero, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      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. Dr. Puente is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

      Paradigm Health System

      110 Veterans Blvd, Suite 325, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Becker is a Neurologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Becker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Continuous Muscle Fiber Activity Hereditary, Potassium-Aggravated Myotonia, Isaacs' Syndrome, and Migraine. Dr. Becker is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

      Paradigm Health System

      110 Veterans Blvd, Suite 325, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rex Houser is a Neurologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Houser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy. Dr. Houser is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

      Paradigm Health System

      110 Veterans Blvd, Suite 325, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Houser is a Neurologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Houser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Migraine, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome. Dr. Houser is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      New Orleans Physician Services Inc

      3909 Lapalco Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Harvey, LA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rebecca Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, Spastic Paraplegia Type 11, L1 Syndrome, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      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
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine

      Crescent City Physicians Inc

      2121 Ridgelake Dr, Fl 3, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Schlosser is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Schlosser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Opioid Induced Constipation, Chronic Pain, and Phantom Limb Pain. Dr. Schlosser is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Physiatry | Psychiatry
      Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
      Physiatry | Psychiatry

      Bone And Joint Clinic LLC

      2600 Belle Chasse Hwy, 
      Terrytown, LA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Fred Chiu is a Physiatrist and a Psychiatrist 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. Dr. Chiu is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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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