The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

Find the Top Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 near Illinois, US. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required

    Advocate Medical Group Pediatric Pulmonology

    825 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimberly Watts is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Watts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d), Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Cystic Fibrosis. Dr. Watts is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Watts is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required

    Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, 
    Winfield, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janaki Paskaradevan is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Paskaradevan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Asthma, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Referral may be required

    SBL Neurology Clinic

    1000 Health Center Dr Ste 107, 
    Mattoon, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jill Thompson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Secondary Parkinsonism, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, and Migraine.

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    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Referral may be required

    UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center For Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park

    5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Betty Soliven is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Soliven is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Soliven is board certified in Practicing Since1986 and Neurology. Dr. Soliven is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Family Medicine

    HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine & Obstetrics - Altamont

    5 E Cumberland Rd, 
    Altamont, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bernie Ranchero is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altamont, IL. Dr. Ranchero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Ranchero is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Referral may be required

    Rush MD Anderson Cancer Center Urgent Care

    1520 W Harrison St Fl 7, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Jacobson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jacobson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jacobson is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Referral may be required
    25 N Winfield Rd Ste 424, 
    Winfield, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Chao Gong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Gong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Memory Loss, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Gong is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified). Dr. Gong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Referral may be required

    Schwab Faculty Out-Patient Clinic

    1401 S California Ave Ste 1, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristi Kirschner is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kirschner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Transverse Myelitis, and Moebius Syndrome.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Referral may be required

    Prairie State Rehab LLC

    540 N Dearborn St, Unit 10161, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Freeman is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Poliomyelitis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Freeman is board certified in The American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Freeman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Referral may be required

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Boyne is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Boyne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Asthma, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3 Saint Elizabeth Blvd, 
    O Fallon, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raghav Govindarajan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in O Fallon, Illinois. Dr. Govindarajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Thymectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Govindarajan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Referral may be required

    University Of Illinois Hospital

    1331 W 75th St, 
    Naperville,, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Meriggioli is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Naperville,, Illinois. Dr. Meriggioli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Meriggioli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Referral may be required
    820 S Wood St Ste 100, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hannah Munson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Munson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Family Medicine

    Salud Family Health Center

    5359 W Fullerton Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brisa Gulari-Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gulari-Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autonomic Neuropathy, Bell's Palsy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Dr. Gulari-Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Referral may be required

    Rush Neurology-Movement Disorders

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 755, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pierpaolo Turcano is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Turcano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Dr. Turcano is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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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