The 20 Best Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy Doctors Near Me in Nashville, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy near Nashville, TN. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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17 providers found
    Distinguished in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Distinguished in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Advanced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Advanced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Malatesta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Malatesta is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

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

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Layfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Increased Head Circumference, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Layfield is board certified in  .

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

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1211 Medical Center Dr, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Donofrio is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Donofrio is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Advanced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Advanced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy

    Vanderbilt Neurology The Vanderbilt Clinic

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3930, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Peltier is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Peltier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Dysautonomia, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Multiple System Atrophy, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

    Vanderbilt Children's Neurology

    2200 Childrens Way # 9, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Burnette is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Burnette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

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

    CMc-Physicians Park

    2400 Patterson St Ste 400, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kaminski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kaminski 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 Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency Neuronopathy, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

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

    Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Nashville

    300 20th Ave N Fl 9, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Dementia.

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

    Vanderbilt Primary Care North One Hundred Oaks

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 20400, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tiffany Hines is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hines 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 Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Office

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 38500, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Hock is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hock 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 Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Peptic Ulcer.

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

    Vanderbilt University

    3601 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Rahmlow is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Rahmlow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Advanced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Brentwood, TN 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Ross is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Ross 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 Mononeuritis Multiplex, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Ross is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation/Neuromuscular Medicine , American Board Of Psy&Neuro/Neuromuscular Medicine , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Clinical Neurophysiology , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology/ Neurology , Arizona Board Of Medical Examiners , California Medical Board , Colorado Board Of Medical Examiners , Florida Board Of Medicine , Idaho State Board Of Medicine , Illinois Department Of Professional Regulation , Indiana Health Professions Bureau , Kentucky Board Of Medical Licensure , Missouri Division Of Professional Registration , Missouri State Board Of Registration , Nevada State Board Of Medical Examiners , Oregon Board Of Medical Examiners , Rhode Island Board Of Medical Licensure , Texas State Board Of Medical Examiners , Washington Division Of Professional Licensing , Wisconsin Medical Examining Board , and Wyoming Board Of Medicine.

    Advanced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Neurology
    Advanced in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
    Neurology

    SpecialtyCare

    Brentwood, TN 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jun Zhao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. She has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Peripheral Neuropathy, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Zhao is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Zhao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Skyline Neurology Clinic

    3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 580, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelsey Bryant is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bryant 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

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

    Office

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 501W, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Subir Prasad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Prasad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Memory Loss, Migraine, and Seizures.

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

    Office

    397 Wallace Rd Ste 301, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Kalb is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kalb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Lyme Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

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

    Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Bellevue Neurology

    5700 Temple Rd Ste 301, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darian Reddick is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Reddick 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 Migraine, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Neuralgia.

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    What is the definition of Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy?

    Kennedy disease is a gradually progressive, neuromuscular disorder characterized by wasting of the proximal muscles (those closer to the trunk) and bulbar muscles (those of the face and throat). The condition mainly affects adult males. Early symptoms may include tremor, muscle cramps, and muscle twitching. This is followed by progressive muscle weakness and wasting, which may manifest in a variety of ways. Other symptoms include gynecomastia, testicular atrophy (reduction in size or function of the testes), and reduced fertility as a result of mild androgen insensitivity. Kennedy disease is caused by a genetic change in the androgen receptor (AR) gene and is inherited in an X-linked recessive manner.

    When should I see a Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy doctor near Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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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