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    MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) near Chicago, IL. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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      Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave # 51, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nancy Kuntz is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kuntz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, and Thymectomy.

      Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vamshi Rao is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, and Thymectomy.

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

      Rush Medical Group

      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Octavia Kincaid is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kincaid is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Kincaid is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Neurology
      Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Neurology

      Rush University Medical Group

      1700 W Van Buren St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rabia Malik is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Malik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Malik is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      540 N Dearborn St, Unit 10161, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Freeman is a Physiatrist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Poliomyelitis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

      Leslie K. Rydberg
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

      Medical Services Ric

      355 E Erie St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Leslie Rydberg is a Physiatrist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rydberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abigail Schwaede is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schwaede is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Dysferlinopathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, and X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Pediatric Neurology
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Pediatric Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bridget Mcgowan is a Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mcgowan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Krabbe Disease, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      680 N Lake Shore Dr, Suite 1000, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Teepu Siddique is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Siddique is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome, and Leigh Syndrome.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

      Rush University Medical Group

      1653 W Congress Pkwy, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Jacobson is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jacobson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jacobson is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      1740 W Taylor St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Meriggioli is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Meriggioli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

      Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Raymond Roos is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Roos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Roos is currently accepting new patients.

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

      The University Of Chicago

      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Betty Soliven is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Soliven is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Soliven is currently accepting new patients.

      Kevin K. Koo
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Family Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

      10 N Cumberland Ave, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (14.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kevin Koo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Koo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Hypersplenism, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

      Medical Services Ric

      355 E Erie St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Colin Franz is a Physiatrist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Franz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy, Brachial Plexopathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Mononeuritis Multiplex. Dr. Franz is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

      Medical Services Ric

      355 E Erie St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Huang is a Physiatrist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Phantom Limb Pain, Inclusion Body Myositis, Paraplegia, and Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Physiatry | Neurology
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Physiatry | Neurology

      Medical Services Ric

      355 E Erie St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ki Kim is a Physiatrist and a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

      Rush University Medical Group

      1520 W Harrison St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Olivia Gutgsell is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gutgsell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Gutgsell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      211 E Chicago Ave Ste 740, Lakeshore Neurology Ltd, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Heller is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Heller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are 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)

      Rush University Medical Group

      1620 W Harrison St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Bunzol is a Physiatrist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bunzol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Bunzol is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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

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

      When should I see a Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctor near Chicago, IL?

      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 Chicago, IL?

      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 Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctors near Chicago, IL?

      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 Chicago, IL?

      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 Chicago, IL?

      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 Chicago, IL?

      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 Chicago, IL?

      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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