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    MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 near Tennessee, US. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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      Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      262 Danny Thomas Pl, 
      Memphis, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Finkel is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Finkel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Dr. Finkel is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 22nd Ave S, 
      Nashville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Burnette is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Burnette 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, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Burnette is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Nashville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Siddharama Pawate is a Neurologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Pawate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Pawate is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
      2100 Clinch Avenue Suite 210, 
      Knoxville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jessica Sheah is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Sheah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Sheah is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Vista Radiology, PC

      2001 Laurel Ave, Suite N304, 
      Knoxville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Hoss is a Radiologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Hoss is rated as an Experienced 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 with Arthrogryposis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Hoss is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Nashville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Lee is a Neurologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Physiotherapy Associates Inc

      101 Cherokee Pl, Suite 107, 
      Loudon, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Randall Trudell is a Neurologist in Loudon, Tennessee. Dr. Trudell 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), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Dr. Trudell is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Erlanger Health

      979 E 3rd St, Suite C830, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joshua Alpers is a Neurologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Alpers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Alpers is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Neuro-Edu LLC

      1301 Medical Center Dr, 
      Nashville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Peter Donofrio is a Neurologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Donofrio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Donofrio is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Pediatric Pulmonology
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Pediatric Pulmonology
      2018 Clinch Avenue, South Tower 1st Floor, 
      Knoxville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Safina Kureshi is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Kureshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Toxocariasis, Asthma, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), and Cystic Fibrosis. Dr. Kureshi is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1401 W Baddour Pkwy, 
      Lebanon, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Baron is a Pediatric Radiologist and a Radiologist in Lebanon, Tennessee. Dr. Baron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome, Aberrant Subclavian Artery, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Baron is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Erlanger Health

      979 E 3rd St, Suite C830, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chelsea Shugars is a Neurologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Shugars 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, Foot Drop, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Shugars is currently accepting new patients.

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

      University Health System, Inc.

      2681 Andersonville Hwy, Suite 102, 
      Clinton, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Ferrell is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Clinton, Tennessee. Dr. Ferrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Ferrell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Pediatric Pulmonology | Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
      Pediatric Pulmonology | Pulmonary Medicine
      Nashville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Paul Moore is a Pediatric Pulmonologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Dr. Moore 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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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