The 20 Best Hereditary Ataxia Doctors Near Me in Cleveland, OH

Find the Top Hereditary Ataxia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 112 doctor with experience in Hereditary Ataxia near Cleveland, OH. Of these, 91 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Ilia Itin
    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilia Itin is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Itin has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Hereditary Ataxia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Francois Bethoux
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Francois Bethoux is a Physiatrist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bethoux is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, and Thalamotomy.

    Justin Abbatemarco
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Abbatemarco is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Abbatemarco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Optic Neuritis.

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    Sumit Parikh
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sumit Parikh is a Pediatric Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Parikh has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome, Leigh Syndrome, and MELAS Syndrome.

    Kristin Appleby
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Appleby is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Appleby has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    James Liao
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Liao is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Liao has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Chorea, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Hubert H. Fernandez
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hubert Fernandez is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tardive Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Rebecca Kuenzler
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Kuenzler is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kuenzler has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

    Joseph Rudolph
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Rudolph is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Rudolph has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Tardive Dyskinesia, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Adam Margolius
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Margolius is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Margolius has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Huntington Disease, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Michael Bahntge
    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia
    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia

    Middleburg Heights Family Health Center

    17840 Bagley Road, 
    Middlebrg Hts, OH 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    51+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Bahntge is a Neurologist in Middlebrg Hts, Ohio. Dr. Bahntge has been practicing medicine for over 51 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Ataxia, Parkinson's Disease, Migraine, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Amy Kunchok
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Kunchok is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kunchok has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Optic Neuritis, and Thymectomy.

    Robert Bermel
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Bermel is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bermel has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Jeffrey Cohen
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Cohen is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Cohen has been practicing medicine for over 50 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Optic Neuritis.

    Geraldine Dapul
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Geraldine Dapul is a Physiatrist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Dapul has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Foot Drop, Hemiplegia, and Paraplegia.

    Nicholas Doher
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Doher is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Doher has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Chorea, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

    Mary Rensel
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Rensel is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Rensel has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Devon Conway
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Devon Conway is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Conway has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Brandon Moss
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandon Moss is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Moss has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Lindsay Ross
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsay Ross is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Ross has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Hereditary Ataxia doctor near Cleveland, OH?

    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 Cleveland, OH?

    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 Cleveland, OH?

    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 Cleveland, OH?

    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 Cleveland, OH?

    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 Cleveland, OH?

    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 Cleveland, OH?

    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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