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    MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) near Iowa, US. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    30 providers found
      Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

      State University Of Iowa

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andrea Swenson is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Swenson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Rhizotomy. Dr. Swenson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

      State University Of Iowa

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Katherine Mathews is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Dystrophinopathy, and Friedreich Ataxia. Dr. Mathews is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

      State University Of Iowa

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Nance is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Nance is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Nance is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      200 Hawkins Dr, Dept Of Neurology, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ludwig Gutmann is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gutmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Gutmann is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

      State University Of Iowa

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Shy is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, and Andermann Syndrome. Dr. Shy is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Family Medicine
      405 Monroe St, 
      Pella, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Galyn Vande is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pella, Iowa. Dr. Vande is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Vande is currently accepting new patients.

      Alireza Yarahmadi
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

      MercyOne North Iowa Specialty Care

      1000 4th Street Southwest, 
      Mason City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alireza Yarahmadi is a Neurologist in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Yarahmadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

      Sangeeta Shah
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

      MercyOne Waterloo Neurology

      2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 201, 
      Waterloo, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sangeeta Shah is a Neurologist in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Memory Loss, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1015 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Semira Ramic is a Neurologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Ramic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Foot Drop, Myasthenia Gravis, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome. Dr. Ramic is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Family Medicine

      Genesis Health System

      619 5th St, 
      Durant, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Sign Language
      Accepting New Patients

      Jennifer Bell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durant, Iowa. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Bell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Neurology | Psychiatry
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Neurology | Psychiatry

      Avera Mckennan

      1200 1st Ave E, 
      Spencer, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Todd Zimprich is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in Spencer, Iowa. Dr. Zimprich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Memory Loss, Myasthenia Gravis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Zimprich is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Momen Almomen is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Almomen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Botulism, Hypotonia, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Floyd County Memorial Hospital Commission

      1501 S Main St, 6 Floyd County Memorial Ho, 
      Charles City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Schrodt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Charles City, Iowa. Dr. Schrodt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Schrodt is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Family Medicine
      317 6th Ave, Suite 901, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Burmese, Spanish, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients

      Ronald Mchose is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mchose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Mchose is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Family Medicine

      Lakes Regional Healthcare

      2301 Hwy 71, Suite C, 
      Spirit Lake, IA 
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Zachary Borus is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Dr. Borus has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy. Dr. Borus is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Internal Medicine

      Davis County Hospital

      509 N Madison St, 
      Bloomfield, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Floyd is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bloomfield, Iowa. Dr. Floyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Floyd is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Neurology | Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Neurology | Neurosurgery

      Access Telecare PLLC

      1195 Boyson Rd, Suite 101, 
      Hiawatha, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Aaron Heide is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Hiawatha, Iowa. Dr. Heide is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Neuralgia. Dr. Heide is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

      State University Of Iowa

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Groth is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Groth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Groth is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Family Medicine
      1501 E 10th St, 
      Atlantic, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Elaine Berry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Atlantic, Iowa. Dr. Berry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Achondroplasia, Hypochondroplasia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy. Dr. Berry is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
      Family Medicine

      Gundersen Clinic Ltd

      50 N 4th St, 
      Lansing, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kurt Swanson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lansing, Iowa. Dr. Swanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Painful Menstrual Periods, Narcolepsy, Obesity, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Swanson is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)?

      Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a group of disorders of the motor neurons (motor cells). These disorders are passed down through families (inherited) and can appear at any stage of life. The disorder leads to muscle weakness and atrophy.

      When should I see a Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctor in Iowa, 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 (SMA) doctor in Iowa, 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 (SMA) doctors in Iowa, 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 (SMA) doctors in Iowa, 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 (SMA) doctor in Iowa, 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 (SMA) doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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 (SMA) doctor in Iowa, 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 (SMA) 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 (SMA) 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 (SMA) doctors in Iowa, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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 (SMA) doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 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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