The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Doctors Near Me in san rafael, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) near san rafael, CA. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Referral may be required

    San Rafael Medical Center

    99 Montecillo Road, 1st Floor, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    415-444-2905
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Suzanne Bourque is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Rafael, California. Dr. Bourque is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Bourque is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Referral may be required

    Neurology Clinic Of Marin A Medical Corp.

    50 Red Hill Ave, 
    San Anselmo, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    415-456-8180
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ilkcan Cokgor is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Anselmo, California. Dr. Cokgor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 100 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Referral may be required

    San Rafael Medical Center

    99 Montecillo Rd, 1st Floor, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    415-444-2905
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Lynda Lam is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Rafael, California. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Lam is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Referral required

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    415-600-3604
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Jonathan Katz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Katz is rated as a Distinguished provider 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Katz is board certified in Neurology - Board Certified. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Referral may be required

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    415-600-3604
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Liberty Jenkins is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Jenkins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Jenkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2324 Sacramento St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    415-600-3604
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Miller is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, and Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Dr. Jeff A. Draisin
    Integrative Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Dr. Jeff A. Draisin
    Integrative Medicine
    Referral may be required
    2300 California St., Suite 103, 202, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    415-600-3503
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Jeff Draisin is an Integrative Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Draisin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His clinical expertise encompasses Long Haul COVID, Insomnia, Tenosynovitis, and Umbilical Hernia. Dr. Draisin is board certified in Not ABMS Specialty.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center - Neurology

    450 6th Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    415-833-4555
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Yurgionas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yurgionas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Autonomic Neuropathy, and Epilepsy. Dr. Yurgionas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Referral may be required

    San Francisco Medical Center

    450 6th Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    415-833-4555
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Lewis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His clinical expertise encompasses Vertebral Artery Dissection, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Migraine. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Dr. Alla Boykoff
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Dr. Alla Boykoff
    Internal Medicine

    Konstantin Bukov M.D. Inc

    2299 Post St Ste 303, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    415-447-0922
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Alla Boykoff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Boykoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Dr. Jenny J. Wei
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

    Dr. Jenny J. Wei
    Internal Medicine

    Permanente Medical Group Inc.

    2238 Geary Blvd, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    415-833-3692
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jenny Wei is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Wei is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), and Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Referral may be required

    Outpatient Palliative Care Service

    400 Parnassus Ave Fl 8, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (15.0 miles away)
    415-353-2273
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Jill Goslinga is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Goslinga is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Referral may be required

    Outpatient Palliative Care Service

    400 Parnassus Ave Fl 8, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (15.0 miles away)
    415-353-2273
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Pritikanta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Pritikanta is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Referral may be required

    Outpatient Palliative Care Service

    400 Parnassus Ave Fl 8, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (15.0 miles away)
    415-353-2273
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Megan Richie is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Richie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Abscess, Meningitis, Arachnoiditis, and Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Referral may be required

    Outpatient Palliative Care Service

    400 Parnassus Ave Fl 8, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (15.0 miles away)
    415-353-2437
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Mercedes Paredes is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Paredes is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Cortical Dysplasia.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 near san rafael, 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 Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctor near san rafael, 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 do I find the best Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctor near san rafael, CA?

    You can find a Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctors near san rafael, 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 Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctors near san rafael, 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 Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctor near san rafael, 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 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 near san rafael, 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 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 near san rafael, CA?

    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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