The 20 Best Hereditary Ataxia Doctors Near Me in Charlestown, MA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 168 doctor with experience in Hereditary Ataxia near Charlestown, MA. Of these, 150 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Hereditary Ataxia
    Elite in Hereditary Ataxia

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Schmahmann is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Schmahmann is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 76 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia
    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Neurology Department, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Greenstein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Greenstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Cervical Myelopathy, Harding Ataxia, and Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA). Dr. Greenstein is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia
    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Stephen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Stephen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27, Movement Disorders, and Tay-Sachs Disease. Dr. Stephen is board certified in Neurology.

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    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Movement Disorders Clinic, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Simon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Simon 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Serotonin Syndrome, Hereditary Ataxia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Simon is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Raynor is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Raynor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Post Polio Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Raynor is board certified in American Board Of Clinical Neurophysiology.

    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia
    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anoopum Gupta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gupta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

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

    Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care, 1000 Broadway, Chelsea

    1000 Broadway, 
    Chelsea, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Hochman is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Dr. Hochman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Hochman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Movement Disorders Clinic, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    Lan Luo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Luo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Striatonigral Degeneration Infantile, and Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. Dr. Luo is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Movement Disorders Clinic, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Frank is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Frank 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 Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Huntington Disease, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Frank is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil
    Offers Telehealth

    Pushpa Narayanaswami is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Narayanaswami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Polymyositis, Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, and Thymectomy. Dr. Narayanaswami is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Fisher is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Peripheral Neuropathy, Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Fisher is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 7, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Thomas is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Central Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome. Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Ludy Shih is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shih is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Shih is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Department Of Pediatrics

    75 Francis Street, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Spyropoulos is an Attending neonatologist in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)and an Instructor in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Spyropoulos performs basic and translational research in hemodynamics and cardiac metabolism as relates to cardiopulmonary diseases of prematurity. His research focuses on elucidating the mechanisms of cardiac metabolic dysregulation in heart failure and identifying novel therapies for prevention and treatment of this devastating disease. Dr. Spyropoulos 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 High Blood Pressure in Infants, Cerebral Hypoxia, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Premature Infant. Dr. Spyropoulos is board certified in Pediatrics and Neonatal And Perinatal Medicine.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Thomas M. Michel is a cardiovascular medicine specialist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). In addition, he is a professor of medicine (Biochemistry) at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and the associate director of the Harvard/Massachusetts Institute of Technology MD-PhD Program.After graduating from Harvard College, he received his MD and PhD degrees from Duke University School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency, a clinical cardiology fellowship and a genetics research fellowship at BWH. He is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.Dr. Michel’s clinical interests include general cardiology and ischemic heart disease. The author of over 160 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Michel’s research uses biochemical and cell biological approaches to understand signal transduction pathways in the cardiovascular system. His laboratory has studied endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), a signaling enzyme involved in the control of vascular tone, myocardial contractibility and platelet aggregation. An active educator, he served as the dean for education at Harvard Medical School. For the past two decades, the National Institutes of Health has provided continuous funding for his research endeavors. Dr. Michel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Michel is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center

    70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Calum Archibald MacRae is Vice Chair for Scientific Innovation in the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and an expert member of BWH’s Cardiovascular Genetics Program, which comprehensively evaluates, diagnoses and manages care for inherited cardiac disorder patients. In addition, he is a leading investigator at the BWH Genomics Center and an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.He received his medical degree from University of Edinburgh College of Medicine. He completed two internal medicine residency programs: one at Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging in London and the other at BWH. He then completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. MacRae is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.Dr. MacRae is a cardiologist and geneticist whose clinical interests include investigating new phenotypes and how research findings—including genomics discoveries—can be systematically implemented into clinical care. His research focuses on the biology and genomics of cardiovascular disease, specifically the biological basis of different arrhythmia susceptibilities. He holds five patents, has authored over 160 peer-reviewed publications and received research funding from the National Institutes of Health’s National Human Genome Research Institute. Dr. Macrae is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Macrae is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease.

    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia
    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia

    Hale Building For Transformative Medicine On BWH Main Campus

    60 Fenwood Rd, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikram Khurana is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Khurana is rated as a Distinguished 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple System Atrophy, and Hereditary Ataxia.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nutan Sharma received an AB from Stanford University, and her MD and PHD from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She competed a Neurology residency at Yale University, and a fellowship in movement disorders with Brad Hyman at MGH. She became an instructor in Neurology at Harvard medical School in 2001, attaining the rank of Associate Professor in 2011.  In 2001, Dr. Sharma established the first Dystonia Clinic for comprehensive care of patients with dystonia at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.  In 2005, the International Movement Disorders Society honored Dr. Sharma for Excellence in Basic Science. She is also director of the Collaborative Center for the study of X-linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism (XDP), which funds research and medical care for those with XDP. Dr. Sharma 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 Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Movement Disorders, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sharma is board certified in Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allan H. Ropper, MD, is Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ropper is an associate editor of the New England Journal of Medicine and a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and the American College of Physicians. He has over 150 publications and is an author of the most widely consulted textbook of neurology, Principles of Neurology, which is currently in its ninth edition. He is a longtime contributor to several major textbooks of medicine, including Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ropper 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 Transient Global Amnesia, Neurosyphilis, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Thymectomy. Dr. Ropper is board certified in Internal Medicine and Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St Fl 3 Ste F, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Hall is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Cerebellar Degeneration, CACH Syndrome, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Hip Replacement.

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    When should I see a Hereditary Ataxia doctor near Charlestown, MA?

    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 Charlestown, MA?

    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 Charlestown, MA?

    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 Charlestown, MA?

    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 Charlestown, MA?

    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 Charlestown, MA?

    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 Charlestown, MA?

    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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