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    MediFind found 80 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 near California, US. Of these, 62 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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      Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
      Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Ucla Medical Plz, Suite 120, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Perry Shieh is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shieh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Tubular Aggregate Myopathy.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology | Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology | Neurosurgery

      Memorialcare Medical Foundation

      722 Baker St, 
      Costa Mesa, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Satoshi Tateshima is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Tateshima is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

      Regents Of The University Of California

      4510 Executive Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Chamindra Laverty is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Laverty is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Dysferlinopathy, X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis.

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      Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jacinda Sampson is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Sampson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Oculodentodigital Dysplasia, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Thymectomy.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Neurology
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Neurology

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1520 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Leila Darki is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Darki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      4860 Y St, 
      Sacramento, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nanette Joyce is a Physiatrist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Joyce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Neurology
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Neurology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Day is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Day is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Dysferlinopathy, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Paramyotonia Congenita.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Neurology
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Neurology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Yuen So is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. So has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Karen Hardy is a Pediatric Pulmonologist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hardy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Cerebral Hypoxia, Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, and Laryngomalacia.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

      Enloe Medical Center

      Chico, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Anthony Geraci is a Neurologist in Chico, California. Dr. Geraci is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, and Myotonic Dystrophy. Dr. Geraci is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Maxwell Greene is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Greene is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. 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.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
      210 W San Bernardino Rd, 
      Covina, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Michelson is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Covina, California. Dr. Michelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Internal Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thanh Vu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Vu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      North County Health Project, Inc.

      150 Valpreda Rd, 
      San Marcos, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Doris Yung is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Yung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kathie Lin is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
      1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
      Orange, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amanda Fernandez is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Dysferlinopathy, Memory Loss, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kenneth Leung is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Leung has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Neuroradiology | Radiology
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Neuroradiology | Radiology

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1441 Eastlake Ave, Suite 2424, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Kim is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Stroke, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Pediatric Pulmonology
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Pediatric Pulmonology
      1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
      Orange, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hanna Hong is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Orange, California. Dr. Hong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Asthma, Koolen De Vries Syndrome, Gallbladder Removal, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Hong is currently accepting new patients.

      Namita A. Goyal
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

      UCI Health - Irvine

      19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 4200, 
      Irvine, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Namita Goyal is a Neurologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myositis, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Dr. Goyal is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2?

      Spinal muscular atrophy type 2 (SMA2) is a genetic neuromuscular disorder that affects the nerve cells that control voluntary muscles (motor neurons). Babies with SMA2 can sit without support, however, they cannot stand or walk independently. Feeding and breathing problems may also develop. SMA2 is caused by changes (pathogenic variants also called genetic changes) in the SMN1 gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Diagnosis of SMA2 is suspected by symptoms and confirmed by genetic testing.

      When should I see a Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctor in California, 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 Type 2 doctor in California, 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 Type 2 doctors in California, 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 Type 2 doctors in California, 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 Type 2 doctor in California, 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 Type 2 doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 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 2 doctor in California, 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 Type 2 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 2 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 2 doctors in California, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 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 2 doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 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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