MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Tawfiq Al Lahham is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Al Lahham 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), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
UPMC Department Of Neurology
David Lacomis, MD, is a neurologist and is certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, and neuromusculoskeletal medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is chief of the Division of Neuromuscular Diseases and director of clinical research for the Live Like Lou Center of ALS Research. He is also a professor of Neurology and Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed his residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, followed by his fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. Lacomis 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), Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, and Thymectomy.
Allegheny Clinic
Sandeep Rana is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rana 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 Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
UPMC Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Brad Dicianno, MD, is a physiatrist and bioengineer and is certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is the Medical Director of the UPMC Center for Assistive Technology, Director of the UPMC Adult Spina Bifida Clinic, and Medical Director and COO of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories. He also is a Professor, Endowed Research Chair, and Assistant Dean for Medical Student Research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC. Dr. Dicianno’s clinical interests are in the areas of spina bifida and assistive technology. His research interests lie at the intersection of disability, assistive technology, and value-based care. Specifically, he is interested in studying how technologies can improve outcomes for people with disability and improve the delivery of health care and community-based services. He is a member of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Clinician Task Force. View the full list of Dr. Dicianno’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Dicianno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, and Hydrocele.
UPMC Department Of Neurology
Jonathan Brent, MD, PhD, specializes in neuromuscular medicine and is board-certified in neuromuscular medicine and neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Brent received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his residency and fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Brent 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 Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.
UPMC Department Of Neurology
Paula Clemens, MD, is a neurologist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is chief of the Division of Veterans Affairs and a professor of Neurology, Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Human Genetics, and Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, followed by a neuromuscular fellowship at Mayo Clinic and a molecular genetics fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Clemens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Pompe Disease, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Brendan Mcneish is a Physiatrist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcneish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Brachial Plexopathy, Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
Brian M Ernstoff, MD
Brian Ernstoff is a Physiatrist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ernstoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Foot Drop, Stroke, and Volkmann Contracture.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Hoda Abdel-Hamid is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abdel-Hamid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Nemaline Myopathy.
Mary Russell is a Physiatrist and a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Cerebral Palsy, Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS), and Dysferlinopathy. Dr. Russell is currently accepting new patients.
St Clair Medical Services Inc
Marilyn Daroski is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Daroski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Adrenal Gland Adenoma, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.
Grob, Scheri, Woodburn And Griffin Family Medicine
Daniel Grob, MD, specializes and is certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Grob, Scheri, Woodburn and Griffin Family Medicine. Dr. Grob is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. He completed his residency and medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Grob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.
Grob, Scheri, Woodburn And Griffin Family Medicine
Mark Woodburn, MD, specializes and is certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Grob, Scheri, Woodburn and Griffin Family Medicine. Dr. Woodburn is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. He completed his residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at Hahnemann/Drexel University College. Dr. Woodburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.
UPMC Neurological Institute
Joshua Smith, DO, is certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Northwest, UPMC Wellsboro, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Jameson, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Bedford, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Somerset, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC East, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Cole, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC St Margaret and UPMC Kane. He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.
Preferred Primary Care Physicians, Inc.
Michael Speca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Speca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gastrostomy.
Barry Austin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mc Murray, Pennsylvania. Dr. Austin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Alzheimer's Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Dementia, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Last Updated: 10/30/2025






