The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Doctors Near Me in Sao Paulo, BR

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) near Sao Paulo, BR. Of these, 37 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Edmar Zanoteli
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Edmar Zanoteli
    Referral may be required
    No. 455, Dr. Arnaldo Avenue, 
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Edmar Zanoteli practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Zanoteli is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Muscle Atrophy, and Thymectomy.

    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Rodrigo H. Mendonca
    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Rodrigo H. Mendonca
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Rodrigo Mendonca practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mendonca is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Graziela J. Polido
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Graziela J. Polido
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Graziela Polido practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Polido is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

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    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Umbertina C. Reed
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Umbertina C. Reed
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Umbertina Reed practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Reed is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, and Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Marcondes C. Franca
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Marcondes C. Franca
    Referral may be required
    Albert Einstein Street, 400, 
    Campinas, SP, BR 

    Marcondes Franca practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Franca is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). They are also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraplegia Type 4, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Andre S. Silva
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Andre S. Silva
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Andre Silva practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Silva is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Nemaline Myopathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Wladimir R. Pinto
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Wladimir R. Pinto
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Wladimir Pinto practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Pinto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Igor B. Farias
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Igor B. Farias
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Igor Farias practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Farias is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Porphyria, and Acute Intermittent Porphyria.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Paulo S. Souza
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Paulo S. Souza
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Paulo Souza practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Souza is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Wilson J. Marques
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Wilson J. Marques
    Referral may be required
    Otorhinolaryngology And Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Wilson Marques practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Marques is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Mononeuropathy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Leprosy, and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Vanessa L. Tavares-Romanelli
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Vanessa L. Tavares-Romanelli
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Vanessa Tavares-Romanelli practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ms. Tavares-Romanelli is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Micrognathia, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Pierre Robin Sequence, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Jose L. Pedroso
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Jose L. Pedroso
    Referral may be required
    Botucatu Street, 740, 
    Vila Clementino, SP, BR 

    Jose Pedroso practices practicing medicine in Vila Clementino, Brazil. Mr. Pedroso is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Frederico Monfardini
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Frederico Monfardini
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Frederico Monfardini practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Monfardini is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His clinical expertise encompasses Unstable Angina, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Leslie D. Kulikowski
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Leslie D. Kulikowski
    Referral may be required
    LIM 03, Av. Dr. Enéas De Carvalho Aguiar, 155, 2° Andar, Bloco 12, Sala 7, 
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Leslie Kulikowski practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Kulikowski is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cat Eye Syndrome, Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome, Chromosome 18p Deletion, and Chromosome 4q Deletion.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Antonio T. Chieia
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Antonio T. Chieia
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Antonio Chieia practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Chieia 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Araujo M. Moreno
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Araujo M. Moreno
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Araujo Moreno practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Moreno is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Mayana Zatz
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Mayana Zatz
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Mayana Zatz practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ms. Zatz is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Fernando O. Kok
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Fernando O. Kok
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Fernando Kok practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Kok is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, CACH Syndrome, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Ana L. Moreira
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Ana L. Moreira
    Referral may be required
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Ana Moreira practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ms. Moreira is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Wladimir B. Pinto-Rezende
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Wladimir B. Pinto-Rezende
    Referral may be required
    Botucatu Street, 740, 
    Vila Clementino, SP, BR 

    Wladimir Pinto-Rezende practices practicing medicine in Vila Clementino, Brazil. Mr. Pinto-Rezende 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 Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency Neuronopathy.

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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 Sao Paulo, BR?

    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 Sao Paulo, BR?

    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 Sao Paulo, BR?

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    How does MediFind rank Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctors in Sao Paulo, BR?

    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 Sao Paulo, BR?

    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 Sao Paulo, BR?

    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 Sao Paulo, BR?

    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 Sao Paulo, BR?

    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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