The 20 Best Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 Doctors Near Me in Oak Lawn, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 near Oak Lawn, IL. Of these, 43 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    11824 Southwest Hwy, Ste 100, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Alsharabati is a Neurologist in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Alsharabati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. His top areas of expertise are Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Hospital Medicine

    United Elite Hospitalists, LLC

    12632 S Harlem Ave, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Subhasree Misra is a Hospital Medicine provider in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Misra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Meagan O. Bailey
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    11824 Southwest Hwy, Suite 100, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meagan Bailey is a Neurologist in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Focal Dystonia.

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    Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31

    University Of Chicago Hospitals

    5758 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Gomez is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gomez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31

    Neurology Associates LTD.

    71 W 156th St Ste 308, 
    Harvey, IL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Engin Yilmaz is a Neurologist in Harvey, Illinois. Dr. Yilmaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

    Puneet Opal
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Neurology
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Neurology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Puneet Opal is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Opal has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

    Danny Bega
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Neurology
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Neurology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danny Bega is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bega has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. His top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Wilson Disease.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Kelly is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31.

    Rizwan S. Akhtar
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rizwan Akhtar is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Akhtar has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Dementia.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Neurology
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Neurology

    University Of Chicago Hospitals

    5758 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tao Xie is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Xie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. His top areas of expertise are Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Chicago Hospitals

    5758 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Angeles is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Angeles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31

    Office

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Mastrianni is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mastrianni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahesh Padmanaban is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Padmanaban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Tardive Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Kurtz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kurtz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Chronic Cough, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nabil Abou is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Abou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Renovascular Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Neurology
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Neurology

    Office

    912 S Wood St Rm 855N, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Qin Jiang is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. Her top areas of expertise are Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I, and Dystrophinopathy.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yvonne Curran is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Curran has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Headache, Migraine, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tatyana Simuni is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Simuni has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Dysarthria.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cindy Zadikoff is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Zadikoff has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Dry Mouth, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Angelo Tsakopoulos
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31
    Family Medicine
    17148 S. Harlem Ave., 
    Tinley Park, IL 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I believe in preventive care and health maintenance. I encourage my patients to be proactive about their health and lifestyle, as well as to build an entrusting relationship to achieve optimal wellness. Dr. Tsakopoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type, Marinesco Sjogren Syndrome, Behr Syndrome, and Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 doctor near Oak Lawn, IL?

    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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 doctor near Oak Lawn, IL?

    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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 doctors near Oak Lawn, IL?

    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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 doctors near Oak Lawn, IL?

    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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 doctor near Oak Lawn, IL?

    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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 doctor near Oak Lawn, IL?

    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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 doctors near Oak Lawn, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31 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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