The 20 Best Spinocerebellar Ataxia Doctors Near Me

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 5763 doctor with experience in Spinocerebellar Ataxia. Of these, 4790 are Experienced, 723 are Advanced, 183 are Distinguished and 67 are Elite.

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    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Neurology
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Neurology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Puneet Opal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 37 years. Dr. Opal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia. Dr. Opal is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified).

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry L. Paulson, M.D., Ph.D., is the Lucile Groff Professor of Neurology for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders in the Department of Neurology at the University of Michigan. Dr. Paulson joined the U-M faculty in 2007, and he currently directs the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center (MADC) and co-direct the U-M Protein Folding Diseases Initiative.Dr. Paulson received his medical degree and doctorate in Cell Biology from Yale University in 1990. He then completed a neurology residency and neurogenetics/movement disorders fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1997, he joined the Neurology faculty at the University of Iowa, where he remained until 2007.Dr. Paulson's research and clinical interests concern the causes and treatment of age-related neurodegenerative diseases, with an emphasis on polyglutamine diseases, Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia. In 1997, his lab described abnormal protein aggregates in the polyglutamine diseases, which now are recognized as a pathological hallmark in this important class of inherited diseases. Using test tube, cell-based and animal models, he has contributed to advances in the understanding of various neurodegenerative diseases. His lab also has helped pioneer the use of gene silencing methods as potential therapy for the many neurological disorders caused by toxic mutant genes.Nationally, Dr. Paulson has directed popular courses at the American Academy of Neurology meetings, serves on the scientific advisory boards of numerous disease-related national organizations, and is past Chair of the Board of Scientific Counselors at the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health.Among his awards, Dr. Paulson is an Ellison Medical Foundation New Scholar in Aging, a semifinalist for the W.M. Keck Foundation Young Scholars in Medical Research, and a recipient of the Paul Beeson Physician Faculty Scholar in Aging Award from the American Federation for Aging Research. Dr. Paulson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Paulson is board certified in Neurology.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    University Of Chicago Hospitals

    5758 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Gomez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Perlman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Perlman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Friedreich Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Schmahmann is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Schmahmann is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 76 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Houston Methodist Department Of Neurology-Texas Medical Center

    6560 Fannin St Ste 802, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tetsuo Ashizawa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ashizawa is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    50 Flemington Road, 
    Parkville, VIC, AU 

    Martin Delatycki practices practicing medicine in Parkville, Australia. Mr. Delatycki is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Friedreich Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Hereditary Ataxia.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Sigmund Freud Str. 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Thomas Klockgether practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Mr. Klockgether is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Thrombectomy, and Thalamotomy.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    University Of Utah Hospital Neurology Department

    50 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stefan Pulst is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Pulst is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Pulst is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Pulst is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Jose Pedroso practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Pedroso is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Brussels, BRU, BE 

    Massimo Pandolfo practices practicing medicine in Brussels, Belgium. Mr. Pandolfo is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Friedreich Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Hereditary Ataxia.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Flemington Road, 
    Parkville, VIC, AU 

    Louise Corben practices practicing medicine in Parkville, Australia. Ms. Corben is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Friedreich Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Hereditary Ataxia.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Tokyo, JP 

    Kinya Ishikawa practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Ishikawa is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Innsbruck, AT 

    Sylvia Boesch practices practicing medicine in Innsbruck, Austria. Ms. Boesch is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Friedreich Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Hereditary Ataxia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Mall Road, 
    Delhi, DL, IN 

    Mohammed Faruq practices practicing medicine in Delhi, India. Mr. Faruq is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Harding Ataxia.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    UCL Queen Square Institute Of Neurology, 
    London, ENG, GB 

    Paola Giunti practices practicing medicine in London, United Kingdom. Ms. Giunti is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Friedreich Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Hereditary Ataxia.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Albert Einstein Street, 400, 
    Campinas, SP, BR 

    Marcondes Franca practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Franca is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. They are also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraplegia Type 4, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Erasmus MC

    Rotterdam, ZH, NL 

    Alexis Brice practices practicing medicine in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Ms. Brice is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Spasticity, Paraplegia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    4260 Plymouth Rd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikram Shakkottai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Shakkottai is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Faro, PT 

    Clevio Nobrega practices practicing medicine in Faro, Portugal. Nobrega is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2.

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    What is the definition of Spinocerebellar Ataxia?

    Spinocerebellar ataxia is a genetic disorder that has many different types. Ataxia is a term that refers to difficulties with movement, balance, coordination, and speech. Spinocerebellar ataxia can appear at any age and is a progressive disorder.

    When should I see a Spinocerebellar Ataxia doctor near me?

    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 doctor near me?

    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 doctors near me?

    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 doctors near me?

    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 doctor near me?

    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 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinocerebellar Ataxia 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 doctor near me?

    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 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 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 doctors near me?

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

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