The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Doctors Near Me in Omaha, NE

Find the Top Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) near Omaha, NE. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    MEG Center At Clarkson Doctors Building South

    4239 Farnam St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Fernandes is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Fernandes is rated as a Distinguished 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fernandes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MEG Center At Clarkson Doctors Building South

    4239 Farnam St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ezequiel Piccione is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Piccione is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Piccione is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MEG Center At Clarkson Doctors Building South

    4239 Farnam St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language, Thai
    Accepting New Patients

    Pariwat Thaisetthawatkul is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Thaisetthawatkul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stiff Person Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, and Inclusion Body Myositis. Dr. Thaisetthawatkul is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Columbus Medical Center PC

    1454 28th Ave, 
    Columbus, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Pekny is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Nebraska. Dr. Pekny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Pekny is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neurological Sciences Center At Clarkson Doctors Building North

    4242 Farnam St., Suite 650, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Gary Pattee is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Pattee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pattee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine (Florence)

    8613 N 30th St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffery Jacobs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Jacobs 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 Bronchitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Jacobs is board certified in Family Medicine - American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Jacobs is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CHI Health Clinic Neurological Institute (Immanuel)

    6901 N 72nd St Ste 2400, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yu-ting Chen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Greater Sandhills Family Healthcare PC

    418 E 5th St, 
    Atkinson, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Tubbs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atkinson, Nebraska. Dr. Tubbs 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 Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Tubbs is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Great Plains Health Neurology

    611 W Francis St Ste 200, 
    North Platte, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anil Kumar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in North Platte, Nebraska. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Nebraska Medical Center

    982045 Nebraska Medical Ctr, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Diego Torres-Russotto is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Torres-Russotto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, and Focal Dystonia. Dr. Torres-Russotto is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CHI Health Clinic Internal Medicine (Dundee)

    5002 Underwood Ave, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Ortman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Ortman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. Dr. Ortman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gordon Clinic

    807 N Ash St, 
    Gordon, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Anpo Charging-Thunder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gordon, Nebraska. Dr. Charging-Thunder is rated as an Experienced 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 Deep Vein Thrombosis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Pneumonia. Dr. Charging-Thunder is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    982055 Nebraska Medical Ctr, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Larson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Larson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Beriberi, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Monkeypox.

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

    Boys Town National Research Hospital

    555 N 30th St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Isabella Herman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Herman is rated as an Experienced 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 Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), Spasticity, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Dr. Herman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cherry County Hospital

    510 N Green St, 
    Valentine, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Senseney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Valentine, Nebraska. Dr. Senseney 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 Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, and Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.

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

    Bryan Medical Center-West

    2300 S 16th St, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Pace is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Pace 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Sepsis, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pace is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Omaha, NE?

    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 Omaha, NE?

    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 Omaha, NE?

    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 Omaha, NE?

    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 Omaha, NE?

    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 Omaha, NE?

    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 Omaha, NE?

    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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