Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15
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What is the definition of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15?
Spinocerebellar ataxia 15 (SCA15) is a neurological condition characterized by slowly progressive gait and limb ataxia, often in combination with eye movement abnormalities and balance, speech and swallowing difficulties. SCA15 is caused by genetic changes in the ITPR1 gene. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Diagnosis is based on clinical history, physical examination, molecular genetic testing, and exclusion of other similar diseases.
What are the alternative names for Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15?
  • Spinocerebellar ataxia 15
  • SCA15
  • SCA16 (formerly)
  • Spinocerebellar ataxia 16 (formerly)
  • Spinocerebellar ataxia type 15
Who are the top Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15 Local Doctors?
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Family Medicine
Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15
Family Medicine

William M Handy, MD PC

389 Falls Dr NW, 
Abingdon, VA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

William Handy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Abingdon, Virginia. Dr. Handy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5. Dr. Handy is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Handy is currently accepting new patients.

Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15
Internal Medicine

Pak Medical Group PLLC

1762 E Common St, 
New Braunfels, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English, Korean, Spanish
Accepting New Patients

Ho Pak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Pak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 14, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. Dr. Pak is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Family Medicine
Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15
Family Medicine
1001 Professional Drive, 
Napa, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

John Dermody is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Napa, California. Dr. Dermody is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Cataract Ataxia Deafness, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dermody is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15 Clinical Trials?
Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford

Summary: CoRDS, or the Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford, is based at Sanford Research in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It provides researchers with a centralized, international patient registry for all rare diseases. This program allows patients and researchers to connect as easily as possible to help advance treatments and cures for rare diseases. The CoRDS team works with patient advocacy groups, in...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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