Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in undefined near Louisiana, US. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sarmini earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut School of Medicine. He completed his internship in internal medicine at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, MD, followed by a residency in physical medicine & rehab at the East Carolina University Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He then went on to complete a fellowship in musculoskeletal rehabilitation at Louisiana State University. Dr. Sarmini joined the staff at Ochsner in July of 2010. Dr. Sarmini is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Sciatica, and Scoliosis. Dr. Sarmini is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Sarmini is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished
    Distinguished

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kristin Johnson earned her medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Following graduation, she completed a family medicine internship at Sparrow Hospital, a Michigan State University teaching hospital in East Lansing, Michigan. She then completed her neurology residency at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. She continued at University Hospitals Case Medical Center to complete a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine and EMG.Dr. Johnson’s clinical interests include neurological conditions of peripheral nerve and muscle, in addition to neuromuscular diagnostic testing such as EMG. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry and the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.Dr. Johnson practices at the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute on the North Shore. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine - Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished
    Distinguished

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Edwards is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Edwards is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 5 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.

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    Advanced

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, Suite 701, 
    Kenner, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Charlet is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Charlet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Charlet is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Charlet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced
    Neurology
    Experienced
    Neurology

    Trinity Clinic

    1449 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 101, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peimin Zhu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced
    Experienced

    Ochsner Lafayette General Neuroscience Center

    136 Hospital Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Virginia Kellner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kellner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Essential Tremor, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Kellner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced
    Neurology
    Experienced
    Neurology

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rima El is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dysferlinopathy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B.

    Experienced
    Experienced

    Ochsner Lafayette General Neuroscience Center

    136 Hospital Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Hargrave is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hargrave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Essential Tremor, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Hargrave is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced
    Experienced

    Ochsner Lafayette General Neuroscience Center

    155 Hospital Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Foreman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Foreman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Seizures, Essential Tremor, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Dr. Foreman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ehtesham Khalid is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Khalid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. His clinical expertise encompasses Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, Myasthenia Gravis, and Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis. Dr. Khalid is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine. Dr. Khalid is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced
    Experienced

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Socrates Campusano is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Campusano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Campusano is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Campusano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced
    Experienced

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pedro Oliveira is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Oliveira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, and Migraine.

    Advanced
    Advanced

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Pain Management Ascension

    5247 Didesse Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Angel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Angel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

    Advanced
    Advanced

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Pain Management Ascension

    5247 Didesse Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Callerame is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Callerame is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Migraine, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

    Advanced
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced
    Internal Medicine

    Lori L. Wheat PT. OCS Inc.

    138 E 5th St, 
    Natchitoches, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Wheat is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Dr. Wheat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Brachial Plexopathy.

    Experienced
    Experienced

    Neuro Medical Clinic

    3311 Prescott Rd Ste 216, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gonzalo Hidalgo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Hidalgo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Hidalgo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced
    Experienced

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Murphy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Peripheral Neuropathy, Migraine, and Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy.

    Experienced
    Experienced

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenny Guerre is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Guerre is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Peripheral Neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, and Seizures.

    Experienced
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced
    Internal Medicine

    Jaime M. Cordova M.D. Apmc

    1442 E Bridge St, 
    Breaux Bridge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaime Cordova is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Dr. Cordova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 202, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charlotte Hollman is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hollman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Zika Virus Disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, and Microcephaly.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of ?

    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 doctor in Louisiana, 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 doctor in Louisiana, 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 doctors in Louisiana, 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 doctors in Louisiana, 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 doctor in Louisiana, 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 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different 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 doctor in Louisiana, 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 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 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 doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the 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 doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the 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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