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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 near North Carolina, US. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Vern C. Juel
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Duke Electromyography Laboratory - Clinic 1L

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vern Juel is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Juel has been practicing medicine for over 37 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Inclusion Body Myositis, Meige Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

    Urvi G. Desai
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Sleep Medicine | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Sleep Medicine | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Atrium Health Neurology Specialty Care, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1010 Edgehill Road N., 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Urvi Desai is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Dysferlinopathy, and Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

    Lisa D. Hobson
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Duke Electromyography Laboratory - Clinic 1L

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Hobson is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hobson has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis.

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    Mai K. Elmallah
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Duke Children's Health Center Pulmonary Clinic

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    My team and I help take care of children with cystic fibrosis. Since cystic fibrosis is complex, it requires a team approach. We work with the parents and caregivers of children with cystic fibrosis to provide the best care that will allow these children to live a happy and healthy life. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children. Dr. Elmallah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Pompe Disease.

    Natalie Katz
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatrics

    Lenox Baker Children's Hospital

    3000 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalie Katz is a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Katz has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Dysferlinopathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis.

    Alyson Hommel
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Novant Health Neurology - Doctors Circle (Building C)

    1509 Doctors Circle, Building C, 
    Wilmington, NC 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alyson Hommel is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Hommel has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Dysferlinopathy, and Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD).

    Natalia L. Gonzalez
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Duke Electromyography Laboratory - Clinic 1L

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a neurologist and neuromuscular specialist at Duke Health. I have a special interest in evaluating and treating patients with autoimmune muscle diseases, such as myositis, but I also see patients with a wide variety of neuromuscular conditions, including neuropathies, neuromuscular junction disorders, ALS, and other myopathies, such as muscular dystrophies. I also specialize in chemodenervation to treat patients with cervical dystonia and blepharospasm. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

    John Grimm
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    Charlotte Radiology

    700 E. Morehead St., Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Grimm is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Grimm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Headache, and Neural Crest Tumor. Dr. Grimm is currently accepting new patients.

    Klaus Georg
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatrics

    Duke Children's Health Center Neurology Clinic

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Spanish

    I am a pediatric neurologist and have special interests in tuberous sclerosis, pediatric headaches and general pediatric neurology. Early in my education, I was privileged to work with outstanding child neurologists sharing their love and enthusiasm for this specialty. It is essential not only to connect with the little toddler or adolescent but also the family to arrive at the right diagnosis and therapy. Listening to their story, understanding their needs, building the important partnership with the family and at the end getting a smile from a patient are most rewarding and satisfying. Besides work I love classical music, exercise and spend time with my family. Dr. Georg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, West Syndrome, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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

    Ecu Health Neurology-Greenville

    2280 Hemby Ln, 
    Greenville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Frere is a Neurologist in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Frere is rated as an Experienced 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, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

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

    Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

    S Hawthorne Rd, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Caress is a Neurologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Caress is rated as an Experienced 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), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

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

    Wake Orthopaedics-Garner

    400 US 70 Hwy E Ste 100, 
    Garner, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Kryder is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Garner, North Carolina. Dr. Kryder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Nephrosclerosis.

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

    Duke University Health System Inc

    932 Morreene Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Bedlack is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Bedlack is rated as an Experienced 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), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, 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

    Raleigh Family Practice PA

    4414 Lake Boone Trl Ste 502, 
    Raleigh, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Babcock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Babcock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    North Carolina Baptist Hospital

    1 Medical Ctr Blvd, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Araya Puwanant is a Neurologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Puwanant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Myasthenia Gravis.

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

    Mission Hospitals Inc

    11 Vanderbilt Park Dr, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Candace Curry is a Pediatric Neurologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Curry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spasticity, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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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