The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Doctors Near Me in VLG, BE

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) near VLG, BE. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Nathalie M. Goemans
    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Nathalie M. Goemans
    Referral may be required
    Department Of Rehabilitation Sciences, 
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Nathalie Goemans practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Goemans is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Liesbeth H. De Waele
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Liesbeth H. De Waele
    Referral may be required

    AZ Maria Middelares

    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Liesbeth De Waele practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. De Waele is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, and Tuberous Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Kristien Peeters
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Kristien Peeters
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Kristien Peeters practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Ms. Peeters is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Continuous Muscle Fiber Activity Hereditary, Isaacs' Syndrome, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

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    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Yasemin Erbas
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Yasemin Erbas
    Referral may be required

    KU Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Yasemin Erbas practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Erbas is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Muscle Atrophy.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Kristl G. Claeys
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Kristl G. Claeys
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Kristl Claeys practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Claeys is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Peter De Jonghe
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Peter De Jonghe
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Peter De Jonghe practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Mr. De Jonghe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Jonathan Baets
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Jonathan Baets
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Jonathan Baets practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Mr. Baets is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Vincent Timmerman
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Vincent Timmerman
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Vincent Timmerman practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Mr. Timmerman is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), Anhidrosis, and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Marleen Van Den Hauwe
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Marleen Van Den Hauwe
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Marleen Van Den Hauwe practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Van Den Hauwe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Bram De Wel
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Bram De Wel
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Bram De Wel practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. De Wel is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Tine Deconinck
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Tine Deconinck
    Referral may be required
    Edegem, VLG, BE 

    Tine Deconinck practices practicing medicine in Edegem, Belgium. Ms. Deconinck is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Paraplegia, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Bob Asselbergh
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Bob Asselbergh
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Bob Asselbergh practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Mr. Asselbergh is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), Anhidrosis, and Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Vicky De Winter
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Vicky De Winter
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Vicky De Winter practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Ms. De Winter is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), Anhidrosis, and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Mieke N. Boon
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Mieke N. Boon
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Mieke Boon practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Boon is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis, Situs Inversus, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Steven M. Simoens
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Steven M. Simoens
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Steven Simoens practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Simoens is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His clinical expertise encompasses Noma, Genital Warts, Warts, and Hemophilia A.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Diana Piol
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Diana Piol
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Diana Piol practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Piol is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Ines Mademan
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Ines Mademan
    Referral may be required
    Wilrijk, VLG, BE 

    Ines Mademan practices practicing medicine in Wilrijk, Belgium. Ms. Mademan is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Anhidrosis, and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Els De Vriendt
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Els De Vriendt
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Els De Vriendt practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. De Vriendt is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Isaacs' Syndrome, Continuous Muscle Fiber Activity Hereditary, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Elias Adriaenssens
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Elias Adriaenssens
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Elias Adriaenssens practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Mr. Adriaenssens is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Ludo C. Van Den Bosch
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Ludo C. Van Den Bosch
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Ludo Van Den Bosch practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Van Den Bosch is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Orchiectomy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)?

    Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a group of diseases of the motor neurons (motor cells). These diseases are passed down through families (inherited) and can appear at any stage of life. They lead to muscle weakness and atrophy.

    When should I see a Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctor in VLG, BE?

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    How does MediFind rank Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctors in VLG, BE?

    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 Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctors in VLG, BE?

    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 Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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 Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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 Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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 Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctors in VLG, BE?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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 Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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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