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    MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). Of these, 23 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    43 providers found
    Elite in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Elite in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics

    Fairview Express Care

    717 Delaware St Se, Suite 340, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (524.6 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chester Whitley is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Whitley and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). His top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome), Gangliosidosis, and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome). Dr. Whitley is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Family Medicine

    Physician Housecalls LLC

    12600 W Colfax Ave, Suite B200, 
    Lakewood, CO 
     (316.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danielle Whitacre is a Family Medicine provider in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Whitacre and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). Her top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3B (MPS IIIB, Sanfilippo Syndrome B), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome), and Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess.

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    Distinguished in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    611 Hunter Ln, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
     (644.5 mi)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Krishnaswami Sriram is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Sriram has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). His top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3B (MPS IIIB, Sanfilippo Syndrome B), and Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS).

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    Distinguished in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    730 W Market St, 
    Lima, OH 
     (816.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristen Truxal is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Lima, Ohio. Dr. Truxal and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). Her top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A), Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3B (MPS IIIB, Sanfilippo Syndrome B). Dr. Truxal is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    304 Putnam St, 
    Marietta, OH 
     (956.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Kim Mcbride is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Marietta, Ohio. Dr. Mcbride and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). His top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3B (MPS IIIB, Sanfilippo Syndrome B), and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). Dr. Mcbride is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Distinguished in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)

    University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

    300 Market St, Suite 134, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (1129.1 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Muenzer is a Pediatrics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Muenzer and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). His top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome), and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). Dr. Muenzer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Family Medicine
    1020 S. Conwell Street, 
    Casper, WY 
     (455.8 mi)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Lloyd is a Family Medicine provider in Casper, Wyoming. Dr. Lloyd has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Low Sodium Level, and Idiopathic Edema. Dr. Lloyd is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Family Medicine

    Mankato Clinic Wickersham Health Campus

    1421 Premier Drive, 1st Floor, 
    Mankato, MN 
     (460.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Peller is a Family Medicine provider in Mankato, Minnesota. Dr. Peller and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). His top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3B (MPS IIIB, Sanfilippo Syndrome B), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome), and Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS).

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    1501 Madison Ave # A, 
    Austin, TX 
     (596.1 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    William Garner is a Pediatrics provider in Austin, Texas. Dr. Garner and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). His top areas of expertise are Folliculitis, Boils, Carbuncle, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    840 S Wood St, M/c 856, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (646.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Hoganson is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hoganson and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). His top areas of expertise are Isovaleric Acidemia, Phenylketonuria (PKU), Maternal Hyperphenylalaninemia, and Dihydropteridine Reductase Deficiency.

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Family Medicine

    Columbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services, Inc.

    1800 10th Ave, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (917.1 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Geetanjali Kumar is a Family Medicine provider in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Kumar and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Uc Regents

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1110.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicola Longo is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Longo and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). His top areas of expertise are Primary Carnitine Deficiency, Gaucher Disease Type 1, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), and Phenylketonuria (PKU). Dr. Longo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    1450 Raleigh Rd, Suite 100, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (1131.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Escolar is a Pediatrics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Escolar and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). Her top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome), and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome).

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Pediatrics | Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Pediatrics | Hospital Medicine

    Highland Hospital Of Rochester

    1000 S Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (1166.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Busick is a Pediatrics specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Rochester, New York. Dr. Busick and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). Her top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3B (MPS IIIB, Sanfilippo Syndrome B), and Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS).

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Family Medicine

    Evangelical Medical Services Organization

    7095 Westbranch Hwy, Suite 1100, 
    Lewisburg, PA 
     (1194.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suzanne Greb is a Family Medicine provider in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Greb and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3B (MPS IIIB, Sanfilippo Syndrome B), and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome).

    Paul R. Harmatz
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Gastroenterology Clinic

    744 52nd St, 5th Floor, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1241.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Harmatz is a Gastroenterologist and a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Oakland, CA. Dr. Harmatz and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). His top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 6 (MPS VI, Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome), and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4 (MPS IV, Morquio Syndrome).

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Ophthalmology
    400 Parnassus Avenue, 7th Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1250.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Creig Hoyt is an Ophthalmologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hoyt and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Strabismus, and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3B (MPS IIIB, Sanfilippo Syndrome B).

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Neurology | Pediatrics

    University Of California San Francisco

    2330 Post St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1251.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Audrey Foster is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Foster and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). Her top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3B (MPS IIIB, Sanfilippo Syndrome B), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome), and Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS).

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Family Medicine | General Practice | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Family Medicine | General Practice | Internal Medicine

    Mendocino Community Health Clinic Inc

    333 Laws Ave, 
    Ukiah, CA 
     (1278.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Goldyn is a Family Medicine specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Ukiah, California. Dr. Goldyn and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
    Family Medicine

    Jefferson County Public Hospital District No 2

    915 Sheridan St, 
    Port Townsend, WA 
     (1330.1 mi)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Finnish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Harris is a Family Medicine provider in Port Townsend, Washington. Dr. Harris has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A). His top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3B (MPS IIIB, Sanfilippo Syndrome B), and Hypertension. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

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    What is the definition of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)?

    Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIA (MPS IIIA) is a severe, progressive disorder that affects the central nervous system. In people with MPS IIIA, the body cannot break down a large sugar molecule called heparin sulfate. Signs and symptoms usually begin in early childhood and include severe neurological symptoms such as progressive dementia, aggressive behavior, hyperactivity, seizures, deafness, loss of vision, and an inability to sleep for more than a few hours at a time. MPS IIIA is caused by genetic changes in the SGSH gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.

    When should I see a Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A) doctor near me?

    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 Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A) doctor near me?

    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 Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A) doctors near me?

    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 Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A) doctors near me?

    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 Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A) doctor near me?

    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 Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A) 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 Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A) doctor near me?

    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 Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A) 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 Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A) 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 Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A) doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A) 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 Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A) 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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