The 20 Best Hereditary Ataxia Doctors Near Me in Virginia, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 185 doctor with experience in Hereditary Ataxia near Virginia, US. Of these, 165 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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185 providers found
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurology

    16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 312, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Shaena Blevins, MD, is a board-certified neurologist who practiced neurology in Gainesville, Georgia, for more than a decade. She loves her patients and, ""the long-term relationships and continuity of care that being a neurologist allows,"" she says. Dr. Blevins feels it is key to listen to her patients and their caregivers. She also believes, ""it is of utmost importance for my patients to understand their disease and treatment options."" Dr. Blevins and her husband are happy to be returning 'home' to the Appalachian Highlands to raise their children around family. Procedures". Dr. Blevins 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 Essential Tremor, Cerebellar Degeneration, Transverse Myelitis, and Memory Loss. Dr. Blevins is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    William M Handy, MD PC

    389 Falls Dr NW, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Handy is rated as an Advanced 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 23, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12. Dr. Handy is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Ballad Health Rural Health Clinic

    364 Hospital Drive, 
    Clintwood, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Nida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Nida is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia
    Distinguished in Hereditary Ataxia

    Sentara Neurology Specialists

    1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Thomas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Thomas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Secondary Parkinsonism.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Office

    5261 Carrollton Pike Ste E, 
    Woodlawn, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Nickels is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Woodlawn, Virginia. Dr. Nickels is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, Spastic Paraplegia Type 11, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 4.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    Fairfax Radiological Consultants PLLC

    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 750, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Minshew is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Minshew is rated as an Experienced 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 Vertigo, CAPOS Syndrome, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology

    Sentara Neurology Specialists

    2006 Health Campus Dr, 
    Rockingham, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zsofia Hole is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rockingham, Virginia. Dr. Hole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Seizures, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology

    Bon Secours Neurology Clinic

    1510 N 28th St Ste 110, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Vota is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Vota is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Peripheral Neuropathy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Jafarpour Neuropain LLC

    9303 Center St Ste 200, 
    Manassas, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammadhamed Labbaf is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Manassas, Virginia. Dr. Labbaf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Office

    11958 W Broad St, 
    Henrico, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Ham is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Henrico, Virginia. Dr. Ham 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 Migraine, Headache, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Neurology Consultants Of Tidewater PLLC

    6161 Kempsville Cir Ste 315, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Lanoue is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Lanoue 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 Migraine, Secondary Parkinsonism, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology

    UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Binit Shah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    General Practice
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    General Practice

    Sentara Neurology Specialists

    1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leslie Matson is a General Practice provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Matson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Ataxia, Muscle Spasms, Rathke Cleft Cyst, and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ralitza Gavrilova is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Gavrilova is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses MELAS Syndrome, Frontotemporal Dementia, Friedreich Ataxia, and Hypotonia.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Physiatry

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    11958 W Broad St, 
    Henrico, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Jones is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Henrico, Virginia. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Sentara Neurology Specialists

    1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Galbreath is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Galbreath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    UVA Health Pediatric Neurology And Epilepsy Clinic

    1221 Hospital Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Madaline Harrison is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington Disease, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, and Thalamotomy.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Neurological Care Clinic

    200 Professional Park Dr SE Ste 5, 
    Blacksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Manuel Marrufo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Marrufo is rated as an Advanced 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 New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Epilepsy. Dr. Marrufo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Williamsburg Neurology P.C.

    120 Kings Way Ste 2700, 
    Williamsburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shawke Soueidan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Soueidan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    11958 W Broad St, 
    Henrico, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Barrett is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Henrico, Virginia. Dr. Barrett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, and Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Hereditary Ataxia doctor in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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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