The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Doctors Near Me in burr ridge, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) near burr ridge, IL. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Referral may be required
    1001 Commerce Dr Ste 500, 
    Oak Brook, Illinois, IL 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Romanian, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mircea Iacob is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Oak Brook, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. Iacob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Occipital Horn Syndrome, Dysarthria, and Familial Benign Copper Deficiency. Dr. Iacob is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified). Dr. Iacob is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Loyola Outpatient Center

    2160 S First Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Mccoyd is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Mccoyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Spasticity, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Mccoyd is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gynecologic Care W Janice Lyon MDSc

    621 Plainfield Rd Ste 107, 
    Willowbrook, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjay Penmetcha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Willowbrook, Illinois. Dr. Penmetcha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Lymphangitis, Malnutrition, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Metro Infectious Disease Consultants LLC

    901 McClintock Dr Ste 202, 
    Burr Ridge, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Curtin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Curtin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Stiff Person Syndrome. Dr. Curtin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Loyola Center For Health At Elmhurst

    300 N York St, 
    Elmhurst, IL 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Antonio Pangan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elmhurst, Illinois. Dr. Pangan is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Coronary Heart Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    3329 75th St., Suite 202, 
    Woodridge, IL 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Love is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Woodridge, Illinois. Dr. Love is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Love is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Love is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    11824 Southwest Hwy, Ste 100, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammad Alsharabati is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Alsharabati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Alsharabati is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Alsharabati is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2160 S 1st Ave Rm 2700, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Merchut is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Merchut is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Merchut is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Illinois Hospital

    1331 W 75th St, 
    Naperville,, IL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Meriggioli is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Naperville,, Illinois. Dr. Meriggioli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Meriggioli is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Adventist Health Partners Inc

    1000 Remington Blvd, 
    Bolingbrook, IL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Szachowicz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Dr. Szachowicz is rated as an Experienced 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 Dementia, Sepsis, Anemia, Colonoscopy, and Bone Graft.

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

    Metro Primary Care Associates LLC

    13755 Cicero Ave, 
    Crestwood, IL 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Desimone is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Crestwood, Illinois. Dr. Desimone is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Osteomyelitis, Crohn's Disease, Osteomyelitis in Children, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Desimone is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Empatia Care LTD SC

    9518 Franklin Ave, 
    Franklin Park, IL 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Danail Vatev is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Franklin Park, Illinois. Dr. Vatev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Heart Attack, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Vatev is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Family Medicine
    4801 W Lake St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ruben Inocencio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Inocencio is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Renal Hypomagnesemia Type 2, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteoarthritis.

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

    Schwab Faculty Out-Patient Clinic

    1401 S California Ave Ste 1, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristi Kirschner is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kirschner 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 Post Polio Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Transverse Myelitis, and Moebius Syndrome.

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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 burr ridge, 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 burr ridge, 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 burr ridge, 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 burr ridge, 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 burr ridge, 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 burr ridge, 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 burr ridge, 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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