The 20 Best Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Advanced.

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    Distinguished in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Distinguished in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy

    Office

    490 E North Ave Ste 500, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Rana is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rana is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Lacomis, MD, is a neurologist and is certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, and neuromusculoskeletal medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is chief of the Division of Neuromuscular Diseases and director of clinical research for the Live Like Lou Center of ALS Research. He is also a professor of Neurology and Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed his residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, followed by his fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. Lacomis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, and Thymectomy. Dr. Lacomis is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Lacomis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Brent, MD, PhD, specializes in neuromuscular medicine and is board-certified in neuromuscular medicine and neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Brent received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his residency and fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Brent 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy. Dr. Brent is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , and American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Brent is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

    3600 Forbes Avenue, Forbes Tower 3010, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brad Dicianno, MD, is a physiatrist and bioengineer and is certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is the Medical Director of the UPMC Center for Assistive Technology, Director of the UPMC Adult Spina Bifida Clinic, and Medical Director and COO of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories. He also is a Professor, Endowed Research Chair, and Assistant Dean for Medical Student Research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC.Dr. Dicianno’s clinical interests are in the areas of spina bifida and assistive technology. His research interests lie at the intersection of disability, assistive technology, and value-based care. Specifically, he is interested in studying how technologies can improve outcomes for people with disability and improve the delivery of health care and community-based services. He is a member of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Clinician Task Force.View the full list of Dr. Dicianno’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Dicianno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, and Hydrocele. Dr. Dicianno is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

    Distinguished in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Neurology

    UPMC Community Medicine Inc

    532 S Aiken Ave Ste 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tawfiq Al is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Al is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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

    UPMC Senior Care Institute

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 405, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Karen Scandrett, MD, is a geriatrician and is certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She directs the geriatric medicine fellowship at UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside Hospital and the geriatrics training track for the Internal Medicine residency program.Dr. Scandrett received her medical degree from the University of Chicago in 1996 and completed her primary care internal medicine residency at the Cambridge Hospital, followed by geriatrics fellowship at the Harvard Division on Aging. While at Harvard she also completed her master’s degree in public health.Prior to joining the UPMC Division of Geriatrics in 2012, Dr. Scandrett was on faculty at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine where she coordinated education in post-acute care. At UPMC she piloted the geriatric trauma consultation service at Presbyterian Hospital, attended on the geriatric service at Magee Women’s Hospital, and provided post-acute care at Heritage Place. She was delighted to transition to office-based practice at Shadyside Hospital in 2019.Her clinical interests include patient-centered deprescribing, biopsychosocial approaches to chronic illness management, and geriatric-sensitive quality improvement in acute and post-acute care. When she is not providing patient care, Dr. Scandrett is involved in efforts to expand training opportunities in geriatric medicine.This provider only sees patients 65 years of age or older. Dr. Scandrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Scandrett is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Scandrett is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Allegheny General Hospital

    320 E North Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Small is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Small 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Dysferlinopathy.

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

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

    3471 5th Ave Ste 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sasa Zivkovic is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zivkovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis.

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

    Brian M Ernstoff, MD

    300 Halket Street, Suite 1700, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Ernstoff is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ernstoff 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 Hemiplegia, Foot Drop, Stroke, and Volkmann Contracture. Dr. Ernstoff is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

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

    Office

    1910 Cochran Rd Ste 490, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Austin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Austin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Alzheimer's Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Dementia, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    GMA/Dayalan And Associates, Family Medicine

    3601 McKnight East Drive, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Prashan Thiagarajah, MD, specializes and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at GMA/Dayalan and Associates, Family Medicine and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. Dr. Thiagarajah completed his residency at Allegheny General Hospital and medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Thiagarajah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Thiagarajah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Grob, Scheri, Woodburn And Griffin Family Medicine

    1140 Perry Highway, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Woodburn, MD, specializes and is certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Grob, Scheri, Woodburn and Griffin Family Medicine. Dr. Woodburn is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. He completed his residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at Hahnemann/Drexel University College. Dr. Woodburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 89 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Woodburn is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Grob, Scheri, Woodburn And Griffin Family Medicine

    1140 Perry Highway, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Grob, MD, specializes and is certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Grob, Scheri, Woodburn and Griffin Family Medicine. Dr. Grob is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. He completed his residency and medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Grob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Grob is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Grob, Scheri, Woodburn And Griffin Family Medicine

    1140 Perry Highway, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Griffin, DO, specializes and is certified in family medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Grob, Scheri, Woodburn and Griffin Family Medicine. Dr. Griffin is affiliated with UPMC Passavant.  He completed his residency at UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program and medical degree at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Griffin is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians and American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Grob, Scheri, Woodburn And Griffin Family Medicine

    1140 Perry Highway, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tad Scheri, MD, specializes and is certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Grob, Scheri, Woodburn and Griffin Family Medicine. Dr. Scheri is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. He completed his residency and medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Scheri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 86 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Scheri is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    UPMC Neurological Institute

    12680 Perry Highway, Floor 2, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Smith, DO, is certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Northwest, UPMC Wellsboro, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Jameson, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Bedford, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Somerset, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC East, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Cole, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC St Margaret and UPMC Kane. He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Wexford

    12680 Perry Highway, Floor 2, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erek Lam, MD, is a neurologist and is certified in neurology and sleep medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is chief of Sleep Neurology and is a clinical assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School and completed his residency and fellowship at Mayo Clinic.Dr. Lam’s clinical interests include narcolepsy, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, parasomnia and REM sleep behavior disorder, and sleep apnea. His research interests include general neurology. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the Mayo Fellows Association.View the full list of Dr. Lam’s publications on PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Lam%2C+EM. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Restless Legs Syndrome, Narcolepsy, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Lam is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Lam is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Fatigati-Nalin Associates-Mt. Lebanon

    615 Washington Rd Unit TL4, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Butler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Butler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Pneumonia, Anemia, and Decerebrate Posture.

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

    St. Clair Medical Group Internal Medicine

    1050 Bower Hill Rd Ste 101 Office, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marilyn Daroski is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Daroski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adrenal Gland Adenoma, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Fatigati-Nalin Associates-Bethel Park

    5187 Library Rd, 
    Bethel Park, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mario Fatigati is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fatigati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 

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