The 20 Best Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A Doctors Near Me in South Carolina, US

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The 20 Best Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A Doctors in South Carolina, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A near South Carolina, US. Of these, 29 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    William F. Childers
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Family Medicine

    Prisma Health Laurens Family Medicine – Parkview Dr.

    106 Parkview Drive, 
    Laurens, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Childers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laurens, South Carolina. Dr. Childers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Yedatore S. Venkatesh
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A

    Prisma Health Neurology – Richland

    8 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 420, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yedatore Venkatesh is a Neurologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Venkatesh has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. His top areas of expertise are Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism, Stroke, Cardiomyopathy Hypogonadism Metabolic Anomalies, Iridectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Venkatesh is currently accepting new patients.

    Amber M. Stutz
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A

    Prisma Health Neurology–Greenville

    200 Patewood Drive, Suite B350, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amber Stutz is a Neurologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Stutz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome. Dr. Stutz is currently accepting new patients.

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    Emily T. Foster
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Pediatric Neurology

    Prisma Health Pediatric Neurology – Greenville

    200 Patewood Drive, Suite A350, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Foster is a Pediatric Neurologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Foster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Myotonia Congenita. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

    Norman Bettle
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A

    Novant Health Neurology - Arley Way

    11 Arley Way, Suite 201, 
    Bluffton, SC 
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Bettle is a Neurologist in Bluffton, South Carolina. Dr. Bettle has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2.

    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Neurology
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Neurology

    Colonial Family Practice–Colonial Neurology

    385 West Wesmark Boulevard, 
    Sumter, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Baker is a Neurologist in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Neurology
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Neurology

    AnMed Neurology

    2000 E Greenville St Ste 2800, 
    Anderson, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandip Jain is a Neurologist in Anderson, South Carolina. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Advanced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Family Medicine

    Westgate Family Physicians PA

    105 Powell Mill Rd, 
    Spartanburg, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Hess is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Hess is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Advanced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A

    Office

    100 Willow Ln, 
    Spartanburg, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juliette Saad is a Neurologist in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Saad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 4.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Advanced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A

    MUSC Health Rehabilitation Hospital An Affiliate Of Encompass Health

    9181 Medcom St, 
    North Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Walker is a Physiatrist in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Walker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, and L1 Syndrome.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Neurology
    Advanced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Neurology

    Abbeville Neurology

    901 W Greenwood St Ste 1, 
    Abbeville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glen Scott is a Neurologist in Abbeville, South Carolina. Dr. Scott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. His top areas of expertise are HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Spastic Paraparesis, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Advanced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A

    MUSC Children's Health Primary Care At Summey Medical Pavilion

    2250 Mall Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Benjamin is a Pediatrics provider in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Benjamin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.

    Andrew D. Vaughan
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Family Medicine

    Prisma Health Family Medicine – Colonial Dr.

    3209 Colonial Drive, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Vaughan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Vaughan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Vaughan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A

    Highlander Surgical Group PA

    1071 Boiling Springs Rd, 
    Spartanburg, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bogdan Gheorghiu is a Neurologist in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Gheorghiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Essential Tremor, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A

    MUSC Health General Surgery At Rutledge Tower

    135 Rutledge Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Robeson is a Neurologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Robeson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Family Medicine

    Eau Claire Internal Medicine

    4605 Monticello Rd, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Woodrow Bell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A

    Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Florence

    900 E Cheves St, 
    Florence, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Lorenz is a Physiatrist in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Lorenz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Cerebral Palsy, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Necrotizing Myopathy (NM).

    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    615 Wesley Dr Ste 200, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cary Hickman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Hickman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Neurology
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Neurology

    Charleston Neurology Associates

    5500 Front St Ste 230, 
    Summerville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lucas is a Neurologist in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Migraine, Essential Tremor, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A
    Experienced in Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Federico Rodriguez is a Neurologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A?

    Spastic paraplegia type 3A is one of a group of genetic disorders known as hereditary spastic paraplegias. These disorders are characterized by muscle stiffness (spasticity) and weakness in the lower limbs (paraplegia). Hereditary spastic paraplegias are often divided into two types: pure and complex. The pure types involve only the lower limbs, while the complex types also involve other areas of the body; additional features can include changes in vision, changes in intellectual functioning, difficulty walking, and disturbances in nerve function (neuropathy). Spastic paraplegia type 3A is usually a pure hereditary spastic paraplegia, although a few complex cases have been reported.

    When should I see a Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A doctor in South Carolina, 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A doctor in South Carolina, 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A doctors in South Carolina, 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A doctors in South Carolina, 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A doctor in South Carolina, 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A doctor in South Carolina, 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A doctors in South Carolina, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A 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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