The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Doctors Near Me in Utah, US

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The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Doctors in Utah, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) near Utah, US. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 3 are Distinguished.

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

    Neuromuscular - Integrated Medical Services

    630 S 400 E Ste 101, 
    Saint George, UT 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Butterfield, MD, PhD received his PhD in mammalian genetics, and medical degree from the University of Illinois. He completed his residency training in pediatric neurology at the University of Utah in June 2009. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics, after completing a fellowship in neuromuscular disorders sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Dr. Butterfield is board certified in Neurology with special qualification in child neurology. Dr. Butterfield’s clinical interests include all types of neurogenetic and neuromuscular disorders with an emphasis on muscular dystrophies of childhood onset. His research interests are in understanding genetic aspects of these disorders. His current efforts are in characterization of genotype/phenotype relationships and molecular pathogenesis in collagen VI myopathies such as Bethlem myopathy and Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy. Dr. Butterfield is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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

    Neurology - Hurricane

    48 S 2500 W Ste 100, 
    Hurricane, UT 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Bromberg is a Neurologist in Hurricane, Utah. Dr. Bromberg has been practicing medicine for over 44 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), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Gastrostomy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Bromberg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neuromuscular - Redstone

    1743 Redstone Center Dr Ste 115, 
    Park City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Summer Gibson is a Neurologist in Park City, Utah. Dr. Gibson 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), Inclusion Body Myositis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Gibson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pediatric Nephrology - University Of Utah Hospital

    50 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Josh Bonkowsky is an associate professor of Pediatric Neurology (Pediatrics) and of Neurology. He obtained his MD and PhD degrees at the University of California. His undergraduate training was at Harvard University, and his Pediatrics and Neurology/Pediatric Neurology training was at the University of Utah and Boston Children's Hospital. His clinical studies are focused on understanding clinical features of leukodystrophies and genetics of complex human neurobehavioral traits, especially language impairments. Dr. Bonkowsky's clinical research group is investigating genetics of leukodystrophies to understand the genetic and medical impacts of these disorders. The Bonkowsky Laboratory is generating disease models for high-throughput drug discovery and investigating human neurogenetic diseases, specifically diseases of basal ganglia function and white matter diseases. On sunny afternoons, Dr. Bonkowsky enjoys trail running and learning to skate ski. Dr. Bonkowsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are CACH Syndrome, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), Leukodystrophy, Krabbe Disease, and Gastrostomy.

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

    University Of Utah Neuromuscular

    175 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Mahoney is a Neurologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Mahoney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2. Dr. Mahoney is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Physician Group Of Utah

    82 S 1100 E Ste 103, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hello humankindness. It’s more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It’s the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation, and mindful medicine. It’s in how we provide treatment and the way we treat patients.Our communities need caring, and our families need support. CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities by advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen. Because the way care is provided is often as meaningful as the care itself. Dr. Meuse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Bell's Palsy, and Facial Paralysis.

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

    University Of Utah Hospital Pmr

    50 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Rosenbluth is a Physiatrist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Rosenbluth has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Paraplegia, Muscle Spasms, Spasticity, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Rosenbluth is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neurology - Inc

    729 S Arapeen Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Steffens is a Neurologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Steffens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Serotonin Syndrome, Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Steffens is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    175 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Nicholson is a Neurologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Nicholson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

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

    Office

    175 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Breevoort is a Physiatrist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Breevoort is rated as an Experienced 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, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

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

    Ogden Clinic Specialty Services LLC

    4650 Harrison Blvd, 
    Ogden, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Renee West is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ogden, Utah. Dr. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, and Bronchitis.

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

    Primary Childrens Hospital Physicians

    100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Manberg is a Neurologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Manberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Troyer Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 11, and Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. Dr. Manberg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Uuhc Redwood Health Center

    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hugh Stoneburner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Stoneburner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Stoneburner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Utah Hospital Neurology Department

    50 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelsey Barrell is a Neurologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Barrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2. Dr. Barrell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Utah Hospital Neurology Department

    50 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stefan Pulst is a Neurologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Pulst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Pulst is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neurology - Cnc

    175 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ligia Onofrei is a Neurologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Onofrei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2. Dr. Onofrei is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
    Family Medicine
    Lehi, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Clark is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lehi, Utah. Dr. Clark 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), Muscle Atrophy, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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

    Premier Family Medical

    American Fork, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Hardman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in American Fork, Utah. Dr. Hardman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Hardman is currently accepting new patients.

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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 in Utah, 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 Utah, 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 Utah, 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 Utah, 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 Utah, 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 Utah, 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 Utah, 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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