The 20 Best Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 near Iowa, US. Of these, 31 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Neurology
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Neurology

    Burlington Neurology And Sleep Clinic PLC.

    1225 S Gear Ave Ste 153, 
    West Burlington, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anil Dhuna is a Neurologist practicing medicine in West Burlington, Iowa. Dr. Dhuna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ludwig Gutmann is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gutmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heike Schmolck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Alzheimer's Disease.

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    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Internal Medicine

    MercyOne Urbandale Internal Medicine

    4005 NW Urbandale Drive, 
    Urbandale, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lazaro Rabang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Rabang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Kohout is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kohout is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Waterloo Family Medicine

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 210, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lydia Mustafic is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mustafic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Urinary Incontinence, and Peripheral Artery Disease. Dr. Mustafic is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Puricelli is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Puricelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Internal Medicine

    MercyOne Ankeny Internal Medicine

    800 East 1st Street, 
    Ankeny, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dominick Ervelli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Ervelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Diverticular Disease, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Groth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Groth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Annie Killoran is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Killoran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7

    Neurology Consultants PC

    4700 E 56th St Ste 100, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodney Short is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Short is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Neurology
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Neurology

    Children's Eye Clinic PC

    6000 University Ave Ste 210, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynn Struck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Struck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Family Medicine

    Ui Healthcare-Scott Blvd Urgent Care

    3640 Middlebury Rd, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Shaw is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Cellulitis, and Fainting.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7

    Gundersen Decorah Clinic

    1830 State Highway 9, 
    Decorah, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Biemiller is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Decorah, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Biemiller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, and Secondary Parkinsonism.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Thurtell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Thurtell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Papilledema, and Temporal Arteritis.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Internal Medicine

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (201 Building)

    201 Ridge St, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Kricsfeld is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Kricsfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Family Medicine

    Guttenberg Municipal Hospital And Clinics

    200 Main St, 
    Guttenberg, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Hoffmann is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Guttenberg, Iowa. Dr. Hoffmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Nathanson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Nathanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1208 N Lincoln St, 
    Knoxville, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Mace is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Knoxville, Iowa. Dr. Mace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Family Medicine

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Matson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Matson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Empyema, Migraine, and Chronic Pain.

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    What is the definition of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7?

    Spinocerebellar ataxia 7 (SCA7) is an inherited disease of the central nervous system that leads to impairment of specific nerve fibers carrying messages to and from the brain, resulting in degeneration of the cerebellum (the coordination center of the brain). SCA7 differs from most other forms of SCA in that visual problems, rather than poor coordination, are generally the earliest signs of the disease. Affected individuals have progressive changes in vision (which can result in blindness); symptoms of ataxia; slow eye movements; and mild changes in sensation or reflexes. Later symptoms include loss of motor control, unclear speech (dysarthria), and difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). SCA7 is caused by genetic changes in the ATXN7 gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.

    When should I see a Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 doctor in Iowa, 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 doctor in Iowa, 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 doctors in Iowa, 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 doctors in Iowa, 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 doctor in Iowa, 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 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 7 doctor in Iowa, 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 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 7 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 7 doctors in Iowa, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 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 7 doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 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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