The 20 Best Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy Doctors Near Me in Torrance, CA

Find the Top Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy near Torrance, CA. Of these, 18 are Experienced.

Location
LocationClose
18 providers found
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    5215 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 300, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalie Diaz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington Disease, and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome. Dr. Diaz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    4201 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 260, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Farah Villanueva is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Villanueva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Migraine, Seizures, and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    4201 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 560, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samra Vazirian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Vazirian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Foot Drop, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Vazirian is currently accepting new patients.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Internal Medicine

    Richard M. Butlig, Md, Inc.

    1727 Crenshaw Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Butlig is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Butlig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Butlig is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Neurology

    Cedars Sinai Faculty Physicians

    23560 Crenshaw Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Echo Tan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism, and Oppenheim Dystonia. Dr. Tan is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy

    Cedars Sinai Faculty Physicians

    23560 Crenshaw Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elliot Hogg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Hogg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Myoclonus-Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Hogg is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Moscato is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Moscato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Myasthenia Gravis, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), and Multifocal Motor Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy

    Kaiser Permanente Parkview Medical Office - Neurology Department

    1050 West Pacific Coast Highway, 
    Harbor City, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Miller is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Harbor City, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    323 North Prairie Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Kheradyar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Inglewood, California. Dr. Kheradyar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kheradyar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy

    Martin Luther King Jr. Community Medical Group

    135 E Compton Blvd, 
    Compton, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Lin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Compton, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Stroke. Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Internal Medicine

    Cedars-Sinai Primary Care-Playa Vista

    12746 W Jefferson Blvd # 3, 
    Playa Vista, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Flora Sinha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Playa Vista, California. Dr. Sinha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Wolcott Rallison Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy

    Southland Neurologic Institute

    3747 Worsham Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nirav Patel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Seizures, Alzheimer's Disease, and Migraine. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy

    Robert Giombetti, M.D.

    4560 Admiralty Way, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Giombetti is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Marina Del Rey, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Giombetti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Memory Loss. Dr. Giombetti is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy

    Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics-Marina Del Rey

    4676 Admiralty Way Ste 303 Fl 3, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Boudakian is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Boudakian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Cervical Myelopathy.

    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center

    7601 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karthikeyan Bhuvaneswaran is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Downey, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Bhuvaneswaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Dysferlinopathy.

    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Internal Medicine

    KFH West Los Angeles Blood Gas Laboratory

    6041 Cadillac Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Kyong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kyong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Febrile Neutropenia, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), B-Cell Lymphoma, Thrombectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy

    Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center - Neurology Department

    6041 Cadillac Avenue, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Malihe Rivaz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rivaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Migraine. Dr. Rivaz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Physiatry

    Myeong Cheol Kim M.D. Inc.

    2140 W Olympic Blvd Ste 210, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Myeong Kim is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Spinal Stenosis, and Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.

    Showing 1-18 of 18

    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy?

    Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy, also known as Kennedy disease, is a disorder of specialized nerve cells that control muscle movement (motor neurons). These nerve cells originate in the spinal cord and the part of the brain that is connected to the spinal cord (the brainstem).

    When should I see a Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy doctor near Torrance, CA?

    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 Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy doctor near Torrance, CA?

    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 Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy doctors near Torrance, CA?

    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 Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy doctors near Torrance, CA?

    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 Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy doctor near Torrance, CA?

    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 Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal and Bulbar Muscular 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 a Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy doctor near Torrance, CA?

    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 Spinal and Bulbar Muscular 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 Spinal and Bulbar Muscular 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 Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy doctors near Torrance, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal and Bulbar Muscular 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 a Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal and Bulbar Muscular 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 

    Read more about our Content Policy