The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Doctors Near Me in summit, NJ

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) near summit, NJ. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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16 providers found
    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Atlantic Neuroscience Associates

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Leitch is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Leitch 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 and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Leitch is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Leitch is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neurology At The ACC

    200 S Orange Ave Ste 124A, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sami Saba is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Saba 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Foot Drop, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Saba is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Atlantic Neuroscience Associates

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Tarulli is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Tarulli 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, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Tarulli is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Tarulli is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tantalum Health LLC

    35 Runnymede Rd, 
    Chatham, NJ 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Leung is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chatham, New Jersey. Dr. Leung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Leung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Atlantic Neuroscience Associates

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jillian Alderson is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Alderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Meningioma, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Alderson is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Alderson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rutgers Health Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    90 Bergen St # 3100, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Bach is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Bach 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Gastrostomy, and Splenectomy.

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

    Union Hospital

    1000 Galloping Hill Rd, 
    Union,, NJ 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Tatyana Marx is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Union,, New Jersey. Dr. Marx is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Marx is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ahs

    435 South St Ste 350, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nalini Asokan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Asokan is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Dementia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 23, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 14, and Cataract Ataxia Deafness.

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

    Orthopedic Specialist Group

    20 Watsessing Ave, 
    Bloomfield, NJ 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marco Tartaglia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Dr. Tartaglia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses RASopathies, Noonan Syndrome, Rommen Mueller Sybert Syndrome, and Cardiomyopathic Lentiginosis.

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

    Office

    3 Century Dr, 
    Parsippany, NJ 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitesh Kathrotia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Parsippany, New Jersey. Dr. Kathrotia 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 Sepsis, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Acupuncture To Serenity LLC

    1135 Broad St, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Beth Stein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Stroke, and Osteotomy. Dr. Stein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1058 Forest Ave, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danielle Geraldi-Samara is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Geraldi-Samara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Stroke, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

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

    HUMC Neuroscience Institute

    1 Metro Boulevard, Suite 303, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Tiu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Tiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hemiplegia, Migraine, and Neurofibromatosis. Dr. Tiu is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Tiu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    765 State Route 10 Ste 101, 
    Randolph, NJ 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Russoniello is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Randolph, New Jersey. Dr. Russoniello 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 Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Russoniello is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    125 Chubb Ave, 
    Lyndhurst, NJ 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Restivo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. Dr. Restivo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Iron Deficiency Anemia, High Cholesterol, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Awake Craniotomy.

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

    JFK New Jersey Neuroscience Institute

    65 James Street, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Italian
    Accepting New Patients

    Kurt Thomas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Thomas 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 summit, NJ?

    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 summit, NJ?

    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 summit, NJ?

    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 summit, NJ?

    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 summit, NJ?

    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 summit, NJ?

    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 summit, NJ?

    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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