The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Doctors Near Me in Saint Paul, MN

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) near Saint Paul, MN. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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32 providers found
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Gillette Children's

    200 University Ave E, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randal Richardson is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Miyoshi Myopathy, Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy, Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy, and X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy.

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

    Gillette Childrens Specialty Healthcare

    435 Phalen Blvd, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jill Gettings is a Physiatrist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Gettings is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Delta-Sarcoglycanopathy, Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy, and Miyoshi Myopathy. Dr. Gettings is currently accepting new patients.

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

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Georgios Manousakis is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Manousakis 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), Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.

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

    University Of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview Riverside

    2450 Riverside Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Kang is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Kang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Cockayne Syndrome, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Cockayne Syndrome Type 1, Mononeuritis Multiplex, and Thymectomy.

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

    Hennepin Healthcare

    701 Park Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Maiser is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Maiser has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and 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 Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

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

    HCMC CSC Pharmacy

    715 S 8th St, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brionn Tonkin is a Physiatrist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Tonkin 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), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Nerve Decompression, and Fasciotomy.

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

    Gillette Children's - Hospital And Clinics

    640 Jackson St, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Micah Niermann is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Niermann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Necrotizing Granuloma, and X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    200 University Ave E, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kanarese, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients

    Supreet Deshpande is a Physiatrist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Deshpande is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, Moebius Syndrome, CHARGE Syndrome, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Deshpande is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gillette Children's

    200 University Ave E, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Gormley is a Pediatrics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Gormley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Moebius Syndrome, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Physiatry | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Physiatry | Pediatrics

    Gillette Childrens Specialty Healthcare

    200 University Ave E, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lee Schuh is a Physiatrist and a Pediatrics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Schuh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocele, Moebius Syndrome, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type. Dr. Schuh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gillette Children's

    200 University Ave E, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamie Eskuri is a Neurologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Eskuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Dysferlinopathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Myotonia Congenita, and Paramyotonia Congenita.

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

    Gillette Children's

    200 University Ave E, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tori Bahr is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Bahr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Temple Syndrome, and Mosaic Variegated Aneuploidy Syndrome.

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

    HealthPartners Neuroscience Center - Neurology

    295 Phalen Blvd, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gaurav Guliani is a Neurologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Guliani is rated as an Experienced 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), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Guliani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gillette Children's-Phalen Clinic

    435 Phalen Blvd, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giancarlo Perez is a Physiatrist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Rett Syndrome.

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

    John Nasseff Neuroscience Specialty Clinic

    310 Smith Ave N Ste 440, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Esse is an Internal Medicine provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Esse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

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

    Minneapolis Veterans Administration Hospital

    1 Veterans Dr, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ezgi Tiryaki is a Palliative Medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Tiryaki is rated as an Advanced 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), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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

    University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    420 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Karachunski is a Pediatric Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Karachunski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.

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

    Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 E 28th St, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Sit is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Sit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

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

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abraham Jacob is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Jacob is rated as an Experienced 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, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jetter Robertson is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Robertson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are MELAS Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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

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

    When should I see a Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) doctor near Saint Paul, MN?

    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 near Saint Paul, MN?

    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 near Saint Paul, MN?

    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 near Saint Paul, MN?

    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 near Saint Paul, MN?

    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 near Saint Paul, MN?

    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 near Saint Paul, MN?

    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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