The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3 Doctors Near Me

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 7156 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Of these, 6184 are Experienced, 721 are Advanced, 235 are Distinguished and 16 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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 board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3

    Clinical Research Center

    4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 
    Fairway, KS 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Statland is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fairway, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Statland is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Paramyotonia Congenita, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Statland is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2011. Dr. Statland is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    Swedish Neurology - Cherry Hill

    550 17th Avenue, Suite 400, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Elliott serves as Chief of Neurology for the Swedish Neuroscience Institute; Medical Director, Neuromuscular Medicine and Medical Director, ALS Clinic. He is also board-certified in Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Elliott was selected by both Seattle Magazine and Seattle Metropolitan Magazine as a Top Doctor. ""It is a privilege to practice neurology and I am honored by those who entrust their care with me. I believe that listening is the foundation upon which excellent care is built.""". Dr. Elliott is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Elliott is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Elliott is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3

    Reading Hospital

    420 South 5th Avenue, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Khoshnoodi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis. Dr. Khoshnoodi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre, 
    London, ENG, GB 

    Francesco Muntoni practices practicing medicine in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Muntoni is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Pediatric Neurology

    Department Of Neurology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Basil Darras is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Darras is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Liege, WAL, BE 

    Laurent Servais practices practicing medicine in Liege, Belgium. Mr. Servais is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Mendell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Mendell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Rome, IT 

    Eugenio Mercuri practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Mercuri is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Rome, IT 

    Giorgia Coratti practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Coratti is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Rome, IT 

    Marika Pane practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Pane is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Tokyo, JP 

    Kayoko Saito practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Saito is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Garches, FR 

    Susana Roy-Quijano practices practicing medicine in Garches, France. Ms. Roy-Quijano is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Fusion.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Paris, FR 

    Isabelle Desguerre practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Desguerre is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Gastrostomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Neurology
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Neurology

    Office

    300 Medical Plz Ste B-200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Perry Shieh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shieh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion. Dr. Shieh is board certified in Neuromuscular Medicine, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2008, Clinical Neurophysiology, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2007, and Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2006.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Parma, IT 

    Maria Pera practices practicing medicine in Parma, Italy. Ms. Pera is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Milan, IT 

    Valeria Sansone practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Sansone is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Gastrostomy, and Osteotomy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Iannaccone is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Iannaccone is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3

    Office

    850 Southampton Ave, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Crystal Proud is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Proud is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Malatesta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Malatesta is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3?

    Spinal muscular atrophy type 3 (SMA3) is a mild form of an inherited (genetic) neuromuscular disease characterized by decreased muscle tone and weakness (atrophy). Spinal muscular atrophy type 3 is caused by a degeneration of the lower motor neurons in the brain stem and spinal cord that control muscle movement. Spinal muscular atrophy type 3 mainly affects infants and children.

    When should I see a Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3 doctor near me?

    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 3 doctor near me?

    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 3 doctors near me?

    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 3 doctors near me?

    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 3 doctor near me?

    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 3 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3 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 3 doctor near me?

    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 3 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 3 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 3 doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3 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 3 doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3 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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