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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 near South Dakota, US. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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

    CNOS Neurology-Retired

    575 N Sioux Point Rd, 
    Dakota Dunes, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Case is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Dr. Case 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Movement Disorders.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1301 S Cliff Ave Ste 400, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Beckstrand is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Beckstrand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Office

    1210 W 18th St, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerome Freeman is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Memory Loss.

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

    Sanford Clinic Watertown Surgical Center

    901 4th St NW, 
    Watertown, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Calvin Roseth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Watertown, South Dakota. Dr. Roseth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. His clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Dementia, Hereditary Ataxia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic

    1321 W 22nd St, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Nelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sciatica.

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

    Avera McKennan

    2100 S Marion Rd, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Seurer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Seurer 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Aphthous Stomatitis.

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

    Avera McKennan

    400 22nd Ave, 
    Brookings, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Merritt Warren is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brookings, South Dakota. Dr. Warren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Colonoscopy.

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

    Neurology Associates PC

    1301 S Cliff Ave Ste 506, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Ridder is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Ridder 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

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

    Office

    1600 S Highline Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Endoscopy.

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

    Neurology Associates PC

    1301 S Cliff Ave Ste 506, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Rossing is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Rossing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Seizures.

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

    Office

    677 Cathedral Dr Ste 200, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Simmons is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Simmons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 11.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7
    Sleep Medicine

    Neurology Associates PC

    1301 S Cliff Ave Ste 506, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Boyle is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Boyle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

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

    Avera McKennan

    300 N Dakota Ave Ste 117, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leonard Gutnik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Gutnik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Idiopathic Edema.

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

    Neurology Associates PC

    1301 S Cliff Ave Ste 506, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Zimprich is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Zimprich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Memory Loss, Myasthenia Gravis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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

    Office

    1420 W 22nd St Ste 510, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allen Funk is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Funk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    South Dakota Anesthesia Services PC

    1104 W 8th St, 
    Yankton, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Weber is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Yankton, South Dakota. Dr. Weber 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 Infant Hyperglycemia, Tay-Sachs Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    South Dakota Anesthesia Services PC

    1104 W 8th St, 
    Yankton, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martha Holstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Yankton, South Dakota. Dr. Holstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Otitis, and Necrosis.

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

    Office

    8001 S 5th St, 
    Bowdle, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lacey Kessler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bowdle, South Dakota. Dr. Kessler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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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 South Dakota, 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 South Dakota, 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 South Dakota, 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 South Dakota, 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 South Dakota, 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 South Dakota, 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 South Dakota, 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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