The 20 Best Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy Doctors in Switzerland

Find the Top Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy near Switzerland. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Josef P. Kapfhammer
    Distinguished in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Josef P. Kapfhammer
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    Basel, BS, CH 

    Josef Kapfhammer practices practicing medicine in Basel, Switzerland. Mr. Kapfhammer is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 14, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4.

    Distinguished in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Etsuko Shimobayashi
    Distinguished in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Etsuko Shimobayashi
    Referral may be required
    Basel, BS, CH 

    Etsuko Shimobayashi practices practicing medicine in Basel, Switzerland. Ms. Shimobayashi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 14, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4.

    Advanced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Qin-wei Wu
    Advanced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Qin-wei Wu
    Referral may be required
    Basel, BS, CH 

    Qin-wei Wu practices practicing medicine in Basel, Switzerland. Wu is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 14, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4.

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    Advanced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Nicole Deglon
    Advanced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Nicole Deglon
    Referral may be required
    Lausanne, VD, CH 

    Nicole Deglon practices practicing medicine in Lausanne, Switzerland. Ms. Deglon is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Huntington Disease, Movement Disorders, Dementia, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3.

    Advanced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Smita Saxena
    Advanced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Smita Saxena
    Referral may be required
    Bern, BE, CH 

    Smita Saxena practices practicing medicine in Bern, Switzerland. Ms. Saxena is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Alexander A. Tarnutzer
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Alexander A. Tarnutzer
    Referral may be required
    Zurich, ZH, CH 

    Alexander Tarnutzer practices practicing medicine in Zurich, Switzerland. Mr. Tarnutzer is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Cerebellar Degeneration, Brown Syndrome, and Hereditary Ataxia.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Jan Tuma
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Jan Tuma
    Referral may be required
    Zurich, ZH, CH 

    Jan Tuma practices practicing medicine in Zurich, Switzerland. Tuma is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Nephritis, Splenomegaly, Gallstones, Splenectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Kathleen D. Seidel
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Kathleen D. Seidel
    Referral may be required
    Bern, BE, CH 

    Kathleen Seidel practices practicing medicine in Bern, Switzerland. Ms. Seidel is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor, Brain Tumor, Dysarthria, Glioma, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Christian Rummey
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Christian Rummey
    Referral may be required
    Basel, BS, CH 

    Christian Rummey practices practicing medicine in Basel, Switzerland. Mr. Rummey is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Friedreich Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Hereditary Ataxia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Benoit Zuber
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Benoit Zuber
    Referral may be required
    Bern, BE, CH 

    Benoit Zuber practices practicing medicine in Bern, Switzerland. Mr. Zuber is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Christoph Linnemann
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Christoph Linnemann
    Referral may be required
    Basel, BS, CH 

    Christoph Linnemann practices practicing medicine in Basel, Switzerland. Mr. Linnemann is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Christoph Globas
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Christoph Globas
    Referral may be required
    Zurich, ZH, CH 

    Christoph Globas practices practicing medicine in Zurich, Switzerland. Mr. Globas is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Aortic Dissection, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Andreas Weiss
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Andreas Weiss
    Referral may be required
    Basel, BS, CH 

    Andreas Weiss practices practicing medicine in Basel, Switzerland. Mr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Huntington Disease, Movement Disorders, Dementia, and Striatonigral Degeneration Infantile.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    David M. Stucki
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    David M. Stucki
    Referral may be required
    Forest And Food Sciences, 
    Zollikofen, BE, CH 

    David Stucki practices practicing medicine in Zollikofen, Switzerland. Mr. Stucki is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Olivier Lambercy
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Olivier Lambercy
    Referral may be required
    Zurich, ZH, CH 

    Olivier Lambercy practices practicing medicine in Zurich, Switzerland. Mr. Lambercy is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Spasticity, Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type, Paraplegia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Joel Fluss
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Joel Fluss
    Referral may be required
    Geneve, GE, CH 

    Joel Fluss practices practicing medicine in Geneve, Switzerland. Mr. Fluss is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Roger Gassert
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Roger Gassert
    Referral may be required
    Zurich, ZH, CH 

    Roger Gassert practices practicing medicine in Zurich, Switzerland. Mr. Gassert is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Stroke, Spasticity, Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Anna Letko
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Anna Letko
    Referral may be required
    Bern, BE, CH 

    Anna Letko practices practicing medicine in Bern, Switzerland. Ms. Letko is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa, Lethal Congenital Contracture Syndrome, Caffey Disease, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Christoph M. Kanzler
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Christoph M. Kanzler
    Referral may be required
    Zurich, ZH, CH 

    Christoph Kanzler practices practicing medicine in Zurich, Switzerland. Mr. Kanzler is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type, Spasticity, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Sanam Peyvandi
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Sanam Peyvandi
    Referral may be required
    Lausanne, VD, CH 

    Sanam Peyvandi practices practicing medicine in Lausanne, Switzerland. Ms. Peyvandi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5, Leishmaniasis, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy?

    Olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA) is a term used for a progressive condition characterized by the degeneration of nerve cells (neurons) in specific areas of the brain. OPCA can be viewed as a finding of several diseases, and indicates a form of progressive ataxia (abnormal or uncontrolled movements) distinguished by characteristic findings in brain imaging studies and at autopsy (pontine flattening and cerebellar atrophy). It was traditionally divided in hereditary or genetic OPCA and sporadic OPCA. Currently, most of the major forms of hereditary OPCA refer to disorders that overlap with spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), which is a neurological disorder characterized by ataxia. The sporadic forms are considered now to be a form of multiple system atrophy (MSA). OPCA may also occur in people with prion disorders and inherited metabolic diseases. The main symptom is clumsiness that slowly gets worse. Other symptoms may include problems with balance; speech or swallowing problems; difficulty walking; abnormal eye movements; muscle spasms; and neuropathy. Whether OPCA is inherited (and the inheritance pattern) depends on the underlying cause, if known.

    When should I see an Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy doctor in Switzerland?

    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 an Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy doctor in Switzerland?

    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 do I find the best Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy doctor in Switzerland?

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    How does MediFind rank Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy doctors in Switzerland?

    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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy doctors in Switzerland?

    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 an Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy doctor in Switzerland?

    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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy 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 an Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy doctor in Switzerland?

    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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy 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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy 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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy doctors in Switzerland?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy 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 an Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy 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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