The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 Doctors Near Me

Find the Top Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 807 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. Of these, 640 are Experienced, 111 are Advanced, 38 are Distinguished and 18 are Elite.

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    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
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    Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre, 
    London, ENG, GB 

    Giovanni Baranello practices practicing medicine in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Baranello is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
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    Milan, IT 

    Riccardo Masson practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Mr. Masson is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1

    Dr. Basil T. Darras
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1

    Dr. Basil T. Darras
    Pediatric Neurology
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    Department Of Neurology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    617-919-5323
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Basil Darras is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Darras is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Darras is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
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    Rome, IT 

    Eugenio Mercuri practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Mercuri is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
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    Liege, WAL, BE 

    Laurent Servais practices practicing medicine in Liege, Belgium. Mr. Servais is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
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    Basel, BS, CH 

    Ksenija Gorni practices practicing medicine in Basel, Switzerland. Gorni is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
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    Basel, BS, CH 

    Heidemarie Kletzl practices practicing medicine in Basel, Switzerland. Ms. Kletzl is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
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    Milan, IT 

    Stefania Corti practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Corti is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
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    Welwyn Garden City, ENG, GB 

    Muna Khairi-El practices practicing medicine in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom. Ms. Khairi-El is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
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    Campus Du Solbosch CP 191, Avenue F.D. Roosevelt 50, CP 151, 
    Brussels, BRU, BE 

    Nicolas Deconinck practices practicing medicine in Brussels, Belgium. Mr. Deconinck is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Polymicrogyria.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
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    UCL Great Ormond Street, 
    London, ENG, GB 

    Francesco Muntoni practices practicing medicine in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Muntoni is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
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    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    614-722-2203
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jerry Mendell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Mendell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Mendell is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
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    Genoa, IT 

    Claudio Bruno practices practicing medicine in Genoa, Italy. Mr. Bruno is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
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    255 Dr. Enéas De Carvalho Aguiar Avenue, 
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Edmar Zanoteli practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Zanoteli is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Muscle Atrophy, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
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    Rome, IT 

    Marika Pane practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Pane is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
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    UCL Queen Square Institute Of Neurology, 
    London, ENG, GB 

    Mariacristina Scoto practices practicing medicine in London, United Kingdom. Ms. Scoto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Muscle Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
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    Moscow, MOW, RU 

    Dmitry Vlodavets practices practicing medicine in Moscow, Russian Federation. Mr. Vlodavets is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1

    Dr. Samiah A. Al-Zaidy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1

    Dr. Samiah A. Al-Zaidy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    555 S 18th St, 
    Columbus, OH 
    614-722-4634
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samiah Al-Zaidy is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Al-Zaidy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
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    Advocate Children's Medical Group Neurology

    1675 Dempster St, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Coates is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Coates is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Coates is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine. Dr. Coates is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
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    Paris, FR 

    Odile Tanguy-Boespflug practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Tanguy-Boespflug is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukodystrophy, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1?

    Spinal muscular atrophy 1 (SMA1), also known as Werdnig Hoffmann disease, is a genetic neuromuscular disorder that affects the nerve cells that control voluntary muscles (motor neurons). Without treatment, symptoms of SMA1 become apparent before 6 months of age and include worsening muscle weakness and poor muscle tone (hypotonia) due to loss of the lower motor neurons in the spinal cord and brain stem. Feeding and breathing problems may also present. SMA1 is caused by changes (pathogenic variants also called genetic changes) in the SMN1 gene and is typically inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Diagnosis of SMA1 is suspected by symptoms and confirmed by genetic testing. SMA has been added to the list of recommended newborn screening tests in the United States, so that it can be detected prior to symptoms developing.

    When should I see a Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 doctor near me?

    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 Type 1 doctor near me?

    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 do I find the best Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 doctor near me?

    You can find a Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 doctors near me?

    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 Type 1 doctors near me?

    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 Type 1 doctor near me?

    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 Type 1 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 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 Type 1 doctor near me?

    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 Type 1 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 Type 1 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 Type 1 doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 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 Type 1 doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 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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