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

"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 (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.

Dr. Mayadev enjoys caring for people with neurologic diseases; her goal is to help empower patients to reach their rehabilitation goals and live as well as possible with their condition. Dr. Mayadev specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with fellowship training in Multiple Sclerosis. She sees patients in multiple clinics at Swedish including: Multiple Sclerosis, Movement Disorders, ALS, and Neuromuscular Medicine. Dr. Mayadev was selected by Seattle Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Mayadev is a certified Ayurvedic Medicine Counselor and has an interest in integrative medicine. She is an Associate Professor at WSU College of Medicine and serves as the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clerkship Director/Clinical Faculty Lead. Her current research projects include spasticity in MS, the effects of rehabilitation on progressive MS, and clinical trials in neurologic disease. Dr. Mayadev 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), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Opisthotonos.

Xuan Wu MD PhD specializes in neuromuscular disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and electromyography (EMG)/nerve conduction study (NCS).Dr. Wu has worked as a clinical assistant professor of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine from 2014 to 2017. Dr. Wu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

Eric Lee is a Neurologist in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Primary Orthostatic Tremor. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Duong, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and ALS Medical Director with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Dr. Duong welcomes the opportunity to help people and the quest for lifelong learning that his profession provides. Dr. Duong's mission is to inform and educate his patients about the condition(s) causing their symptoms, to provide choices for treatment and management, and, in a partnership facilitating shared decision-making, to arrive at the best course of management.Dr. Duong is a member of the American Academy of Neurology; American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine; and American Medical Association.Away from work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. Dr. Duong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Peripheral Neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

Kirsten Gage, MD, is a board-certified physiatrist who specializes in neurorehabilitation and spasticity management. She sees patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and movement disorders. Dr. Gage works with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to provide comprehensive, coordinated care.Dr. Gage enjoys interacting with patients and can't imagine doing anything else. By getting to know her patients and their families, she is able to focus her treatment plan toward their specific goals. She is inspired by her patients daily and enjoys their victories, large and small.Dr. Gage is a member of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.Away from work, Dr. Gage enjoys cooking, hiking, rowing and gardening. Dr. Gage is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Spasticity, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

Michael Weiss is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Weiss is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Gastrostomy.

Jonathan Morrill is a Physiatrist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Morrill is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

Nassim Rad is a Physiatrist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Rad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Dysferlinopathy, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, and Distal Myopathy 2.

John Chapin is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Chapin is rated as an Advanced 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 and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Chapin is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ivanick is board certified in Neurology, with additional subspecialty expertise in Neuromuscular Medicine and EMG/nerve conduction study. He believes excellent neurologic care begins with thoughtful listening and attention to the patient's concerns. He strives to form an active partnership with the patient and family, educate them about their condition, and allow them to fully engage in their care. He works with patients to ensure their questions are answered and they feel empowered to face their illness, no matter the severity. Clinical Interest: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Electromyography, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP), Brachial Plexopathy, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Ulnar neuropathy, Charcot Marie Tooth Disease, Myasthenia Gravis, Inflammatory Myopathies, Seizure, Dementia, Ataxia, Tremor. Dr. Ivanick 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.

Dr. Isenberg is the Medical Director of the Center for Healthy Aging, and has a special interest in healthy aging, evidence-based, comprehensive treatments of dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimer disease, cognitive, behavioral and memory disorders. Dr. Isenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

Dr. Edmundson is a board-certified neurologist specializing in neuromuscular medicine and electrodiagnostics (electromyography and nerve conduction studies). Her clinical practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the peripheral nervous system, with particular interest and expertise in both autoimmune and inherited neuromuscular disorders. Dr. Edmundson believes in partnering with patients and families to help them understand their symptoms and diseases, enabling informed and collaborative decision making regarding diagnostics, goals of care and medical treatment. Clinical interests: Neuromuscular Medicine. Inherited and acquired disorders of the muscle, neuromuscular junction, peripheral nerves and motor neurons. Dr. Edmundson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, VEXAS Syndrome, and Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis.

Vivian Moise is a Physiatrist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Moise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Post Polio Syndrome, and Friedreich Ataxia.

Devin Prior is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Everett, Washington. Dr. Prior is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Prior is currently accepting new patients.

Anitha Raghunath is a Neurologist in Richland, Washington. Dr. Raghunath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Raghunath is currently accepting new patients.

Maria Ramneantu is a Neurologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Ramneantu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Multiple Mononeuropathy, Mononeuritis Multiplex, and Seizures. Dr. Ramneantu is currently accepting new patients.

Barbara Distad is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Distad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Distad is currently accepting new patients.

Leo Wang is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Inclusion Body Myositis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

Matthew Preston is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Preston 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, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).