The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Doctors Near Me in South Dakota, US

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) near South Dakota, US. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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

    Avera Medical Group Neurology — Plaza 2

    1301 S Cliff Ave Plaza 2, Suite 506, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Boyle is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Boyle 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 Seizures, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Trigeminal Neuralgia. Dr. Boyle is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology; American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Sleep Medicine. Dr. Boyle is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Avera Medical Group Neurology — Plaza 2

    1301 S Cliff Ave Plaza 2, Suite 506, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Todd Zimprich is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Zimprich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Memory Loss, Myasthenia Gravis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Zimprich is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Zimprich is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic

    1321 W. 22nd St., 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sara Ruter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Ruter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Ruter is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ruter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Avera Medical Group Neurosurgery — Plaza 2

    1301 S Cliff Ave Plaza 2, Suite 610, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Hindi, Polish, Punjabi, Russian, Ukrainian, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Becky Emerson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Emerson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Emerson is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Emerson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc.

    640 Flormann St, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Anderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Kleine Levin Syndrome, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sanford Neurology Clinic

    1210 W. 18th St., 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nnamdi Uhegwu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Uhegwu 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Paramyotonia Congenita. Dr. Uhegwu is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology: Psychiatry. Dr. Uhegwu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Avera Medical Group Family Medicine — Marion Rd

    2100 S Marion Rd, Suite 200, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Rees is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Rees is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Endoscopy. Dr. Rees is board certified in Board Certified In Internal Medicine And Geriatrics - American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rees is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Avera Brain & Spine Institute — Plaza 2

    1301 S Cliff Ave Plaza 2, Suite 610, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maddie Jans is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Jans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Epilepsy. Dr. Jans is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Jans is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    677 Cathedral Dr Ste 200, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Simmons is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Simmons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 11. Dr. Simmons is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    345 W Steamboat Dr Ste 300, 
    North Sioux City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathryn Opheim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Sioux City, South Dakota. Dr. Opheim 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 High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Opheim is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

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

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc.

    640 Flormann St, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Mccafferty is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Mccafferty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, and Empyema.

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

    Office

    1420 W 22nd St Ste 510, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Hurley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Hurley 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 Varicose Veins, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Muscle Atrophy, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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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