The 20 Best Hereditary Ataxia Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Hereditary Ataxia near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    UPMC Neurological Institute-Mercy

    1350 Locust Street, Suite 105, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marina Zaretskaya, MD, is a physician and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She received her medical degree from the Moscow Institute of Medicine and Dentistry and completed her residency at the Clinical Emergency Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, followed by her fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Zaretskaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Myasthenia Gravis, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Serotonin Syndrome. Dr. Zaretskaya is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Zaretskaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    UPMC Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

    3600 Forbes Avenue, Forbes Tower 3010, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brad Dicianno, MD, is a physiatrist and bioengineer and is certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is the Medical Director of the UPMC Center for Assistive Technology, Director of the UPMC Adult Spina Bifida Clinic, and Medical Director and COO of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories. He also is a Professor, Endowed Research Chair, and Assistant Dean for Medical Student Research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC.Dr. Dicianno’s clinical interests are in the areas of spina bifida and assistive technology. His research interests lie at the intersection of disability, assistive technology, and value-based care. Specifically, he is interested in studying how technologies can improve outcomes for people with disability and improve the delivery of health care and community-based services. He is a member of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Clinician Task Force.View the full list of Dr. Dicianno’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Dicianno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, and Hydrocele. Dr. Dicianno is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Magee

    300 Halket Street, Suite 4500, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Linnoila, MD, PhD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Linnoila completed her medical education at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, residency at Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School, and fellowship at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Linnoila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Dr. Linnoila is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Linnoila is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary A. O'Neal, MD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. O'Neal completed her fellowship and residency at Boston University Medical Center and medical degree at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. O'neal 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Conversion Disorder, Migraine, and Headache. Dr. O'neal is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. O'neal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Houman Homayoun, MD, is a neurologist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is medical director of the Deep Brain Stimulation Program and is an assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and completed his residency at UPMC, followed by his fellowship at Rush University Medical College.Dr. Homayoun’s clinical and research interests include the management of various movement disorders with a special interest in deep brain stimulation therapy for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, and the Parkinson Study Group.View the full list of Dr. Homayoun’s publications on PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Homayoun%2C+H. Dr. Homayoun 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Hemiplegia. Dr. Homayoun is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Homayoun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paula Clemens, MD, is a neurologist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is chief of the Division of Veterans Affairs and a professor of Neurology, Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Human Genetics, and Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, followed by a neuromuscular fellowship at Mayo Clinic and a molecular genetics fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Clemens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Pompe Disease, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. Dr. Clemens is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center

    3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Lafyatis, MD, is a rheumatologist and is certified in rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is  the Thomas Medsger Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from University of Cincinnati and completed his residency at Wake Forest School of Medicine, followed by his fellowship at National Institutes of Health.Dr. Lafyatis’s clinical interests include systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) and its complications in the skin and lungs. His research interests include understanding the underlying cause of scleroderma and finding new treatments. Dr. Lafyatis directs the University of Pittsburgh/University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Scleroderma Center and the National Institutes of Health, Center for Scleroderma Research Translation.  He has over 200 peer-reviewed publications and co-authors the Textbook of Rheumatology chapter on Scleroderma Pathogenesis. Dr. Lafyatis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Scleroma, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Lafyatis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lafyatis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Abby L. Olsen, MD, PhD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Olsen completed her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Olsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Striatonigral Degeneration Infantile, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Secondary Parkinsonism. Dr. Olsen is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Olsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatric Orthopedics | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Pediatric Orthopedics | Orthopedics

    Pediatric Orthopaedics In Lawrenceville

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ozgur Dede, MD, is a double fellowship trained, board-certified pediatric orthopaedic and spine surgeon at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.Dr. Dede earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey where he also completed his orthopaedic surgery residency training. He pursued subspecialty training in pediatric orthopaedic surgery and spine surgery in the United States and completed 4 years of surgical fellowship training at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children, and the UCSF Spine Center.His clinical interests include treatment of spinal problems in children including scoliosis, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, cervical instability, disc herniation and spinal stenosis. He also treats neuromuscular conditions including cerebral palsy and spina bifida, arthrogryposis and other syndromic afflictions.  His research interests include the non-operative and operative management of all types of pediatric scoliosis as well as management of hip and lower extremity deformities in children with spasticity.View Dr. Dede’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Dede is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Dede is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Dede is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology

    Office

    490 E North Ave Ste 500, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ye Liang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Liang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, Spastic Paraplegia Type 11, Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 4.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology

    Office

    490 E North Ave Ste 500, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Baser is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Baser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Hereditary Ataxia, and Focal Dystonia.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

    3471 5th Ave Ste 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Berman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Berman is rated as an Advanced 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, and Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.

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

    UPP Family Medicine - Lifestyle Medicine

    5608 Wilkins Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lindsay Nakaishi, MD, MPH, specializes in family medicine and is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She practices at UPMC St. Margaret Bloomfield-Garfield Family Health Center and is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret and UPMC Shadyside. She completed her residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at West Virginia University School of Medicine.LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Nakaishi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27. Dr. Nakaishi is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine and American Board Of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Nakaishi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC St. Margaret Bloomfield-Garfield Family Health Center

    5475 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gretchen Shelesky, MD, specializes in family medicine and is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She practices at UPMC St. Margaret Bloomfield Garfield Family Health Center and is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret. She completed her medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Shelesky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11, Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, and Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome. Dr. Shelesky is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Shelesky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Physiatry

    UPMC Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

    100 Delafield Road, Suite 108, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Debbie Tan, MD, is a physiatrist and is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and spinal cord injury medicine. She is the medical director of UPMC St. Margaret and is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas and completed her residencies at St. Elizabeth Health Center and the University of Washington, followed by her fellowship at the University of Washington. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Paraplegia. Dr. Tan is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation and American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Tan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Allegheny Clinic

    420 E North Ave Ste 206, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Valeriano is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Valeriano 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 Seizures, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    St. Clair Medical Group Neurology

    1050 Bower Hill Rd Ste 101 Office, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tatyana Barsouk is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Barsouk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Memory Loss.

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

    GMA/Heyl Family Practice

    1020 Center Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Macken is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Macken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Sinusitis. Dr. Macken is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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    Medical Genetics

    Clover Genetics

    5362 Steubenville Pike, 
    McKees Rocks, PA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Mccarty practices practicing medicine in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mccarty is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His clinical expertise encompasses Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Hereditary Ataxia, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, and Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Mccarty is board certified in American Board Of Genetic Counseling.

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

    Internal Medicine-UPMC

    1300 Oxford Drive, Suite G200, 
    Bethel Park, PA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William M. Konitsky, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Konitsky completed his fellowship at the University of Chicago Medical Center, residency at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago and medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Konitsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Ataxia, Chronic Cough, Osteoarthritis, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Konitsky is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Konitsky is currently accepting new patients.

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    When should I see a Hereditary Ataxia doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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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