The 20 Best Hereditary Ataxia Doctors Near Me in Madison, WI

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The 20 Best Hereditary Ataxia Doctors near Madison, WI

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Hereditary Ataxia near Madison, WI. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    University Of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics Authority

    20 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Smitha Holla is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Holla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susanne Seeger is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Seeger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Rasmussen Encephalitis.

    Arun Swaminathan
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    SSM Health Neurosciences

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arun Swaminathan is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Swaminathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).

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    Vanesa Botsford
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    SSM Health Neurosciences

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vanesa Botsford is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is practicing in neurology specializing in movement disorders including Parkinson disease and Huntington disease. She obtained her undergraduate degrees in radiation therapy/biology and in biomedical science/chemistry from the University of Wisconsin in La Crosse, WI. She earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, WI. Dr. Botsford completed her internship in internal medicine and her residency in neurology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. She completed her fellowship in movement disorders at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Botsford's practice is focused on movement disorders, Parkinson disease, Huntington disease, atypical parkinsonism, essential tremor, ataxia, dystonia, spasticity, botulinum toxin injections, and deep brain stimulation. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the National Ataxia Foundation, the Functional Neurological Disorder Society, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. On weekends, you may often find Dr. Botsford exploring small festivals in Madison or the surrounding communities with her husband and young son. She also enjoys the magnificent scenery when traveling. Having a midwestern palate, she shared that she is not very food-aspect adventurous, but the western Cape of South Africa was one of her favorites. *I enjoy building long-term relationships with patients and helping them to continue living full lives. I strive to educate my patients and listen carefully to their concerns so that I may guide treatment toward the symptoms that are bothering them most. - Vanesa Botsford, MD*. Dr. Botsford 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, Hereditary Ataxia, and Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathleen Shannon is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Shannon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Neurology

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Buyan is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Buyan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Wisconsin Hospitals And Clinics Authority

    5618 Odana Rd, 
    Madison, WI 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hajnal Kinda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Kinda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Ataxia, Infant Hyperglycemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Milk-Alkali Syndrome.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    University Of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics Authority

    20 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Teresa Mangin is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Mangin 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, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    University Of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics Authority

    20 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roland Brilla is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Brilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Migraine, Hereditary Ataxia, and Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    University Of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics Authority

    20 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Luzzio is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Luzzio 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), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

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

    SSM Health Care Of Wisconsin Inc

    700 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Snyder is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Apraxia, Migraine, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bonnie Weigert is a Physiatrist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Weigert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Weigert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Palliative Medicine

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Baker is a Palliative Medicine provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Baker 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, Huntington Disease, and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brad Beinlich is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Beinlich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    1500 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Wargowski is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Wargowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS), Brittle Cornea Syndrome, Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS), and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation

    5543 E Cheryl Pkwy, 
    Fitchburg, WI 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexis Eastman is a Geriatrics provider in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Dr. Eastman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Osteoporosis, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia

    University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

    6630 University Ave, 
    Middleton, WI 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristin Caldera is a Physiatrist in Middleton, Wisconsin. Dr. Caldera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Opisthotonos, and Meige Syndrome. Dr. Caldera is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UW Health Junction RD Medical Center PPM

    451 Junction Rd, 
    Madison, WI 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Anderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are IgA Nephropathy, Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), and Hereditary Ataxia.

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

    UW Medical Foundation

    7974 Uw Health Ct, 
    Middleton, WI 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Kuehnl is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Middleton, Wisconsin. Dr. Kuehnl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Encephalitis, and Bronchitis.

    Guirish Agni
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Ataxia
    Internal Medicine

    SSM Health Dean Medical Group

    225 Church St., 
    Stoughton, WI 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Agni Guirish is a board certified internal medicine physician. He obtained his undergraduate degree and earned his medical degree from the University of Delhi in New Delhi, India. He completed his internship at LNJPN Hospital in New Delhi and his residency at the Multiple Hospital Training System in the United Kingdom and his fellowship at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. Agni sees patients at SSM Health Dean Medical Group in Stoughton, WI as well as at Stoughton Hospital. Dr. Guirish's practice is focused on preventative health care with special interests in complex chronic disease management and geriatric evaluation and management. He also performs cardiac stress tests. Dr. Guirish is chief of staff and a trustee on the board of directors at Stoughton Hospital. He also serves as a clinical advisor at Stoughton Home Health and Nutrition Department and is a medical director at Dean Health Plan. In his free time, Dr. Guirish is involved in religious studies and enjoys music, photography, and cooking. He also enjoys mentoring UW medical students through the Clinical Tutor Preceptorship Primary Health Care Internal Medicine Program. Dr. Agni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ataxia. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Breast Cancer, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Hereditary Ataxia doctor near Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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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