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

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The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 Doctors in Minnesota, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 near Minnesota, US. Of these, 40 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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

    Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1ST Street (Building A)

    420 E 1st St, 
    Duluth, MN 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Zimmerman is a Radiologist in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Zimmerman has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

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

    Office

    400 E 3rd St, 
    Duluth, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amber Erickson is a Neurologist in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Erickson is rated as a Distinguished 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, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis.

    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Gillette Children's

    200 University Ave E, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randal Richardson is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Richardson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Miyoshi Myopathy, Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy, Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy, and X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy.

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

    Office

    707 Lundorff Dr # 1, 
    Sandstone, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Dewey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sandstone, Minnesota. Dr. Dewey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

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

    University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    420 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Nascene is a Neuroradiologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Nascene is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are CACH Syndrome, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

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

    Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1ST Street (Building A)

    420 E 1st St, 
    Duluth, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Zelen is an Emergency Medicine provider in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Zelen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

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

    University Of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview Riverside

    2450 Riverside Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Kang is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Kang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Cockayne Syndrome, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Cockayne Syndrome Type 1, Mononeuritis Multiplex, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Radiology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Radiology

    Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1ST Street (Building A)

    420 E 1st St, 
    Duluth, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ningmei Hu is a Radiologist in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Radiology

    South Metro Human Services

    166 4th St E, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Weisensee is a Pediatric Radiologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Weisensee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Knock Knees, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), and Ascites.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Anesthesiology

    Essentia Health-Virginia

    901 9th St N, 
    Virginia, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Mullins is an Anesthesiologist in Virginia, Minnesota. Dr. Mullins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Anesthesiology

    Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1ST Street (Building A)

    420 E 1st St, 
    Duluth, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jill Holsinger is an Anesthesiologist in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Holsinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1ST Street (Building A)

    420 E 1st St, 
    Duluth, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Caldwell is a Radiologist in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Caldwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuroradiology

    University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    420 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Can Ozutemiz is a Neuroradiologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Ozutemiz has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, CACH Syndrome, Hereditary Retinoblastoma, and Myxoid Liposarcoma.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    MN - Neuro

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Berini is a Neurologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Berini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Familial Dysautonomia, Nerve Decompression, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

    University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    420 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Karachunski is a Pediatric Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Karachunski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Pulmonology

    Minnesota Oncology Hematology PA

    310 Smith Ave N Ste 460, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Cavanaugh is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Cavanaugh 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, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Spondyloenchondrodysplasia.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics | Pulmonary Medicine

    Gillette Childrens Specialty Healthcare

    435 Phalen Blvd, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christina Mikesell is a Pediatric Pulmonologist and a Pediatrics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Mikesell 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, Bronchogenic Cyst, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Mikesell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gillette Childrens Specialty Healthcare

    435 Phalen Blvd, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jill Gettings is a Physiatrist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Gettings is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Delta-Sarcoglycanopathy, Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy, and Miyoshi Myopathy. Dr. Gettings is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gillette Childrens Specialty Healthcare

    200 University Ave E, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Gormley is a Physiatrist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Gormley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Moebius Syndrome, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Gormley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Firstsolutions

    1010 4th St, 
    Two Harbors, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Mcmahon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Dr. Mcmahon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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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