The 20 Best Spinocerebellar Ataxia Doctors Near Me in California, US

Find the Top Spinocerebellar Ataxia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 107 doctor with experience in Spinocerebellar Ataxia near California, US. Of these, 86 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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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.

    Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Office

    675 Nelson Rising Ln Ste 190, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Geschwind is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Geschwind is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

    Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Neurology

    Office

    300 Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent Fogel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fogel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Hereditary Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    SVMC PrimeCare

    355 Abbott St Ste 100, 
    Salinas, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alberto Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Hereditary Ataxia, Friedreich Ataxia, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

    Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital LLC

    1400 Expo Pkwy, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Surendar Chima is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Chima is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, Spinocerebellar Degeneration and Corneal Dystrophy, and Harding Ataxia.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    323 North Prairie Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Inglewood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Kheradyar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Inglewood, California. Dr. Kheradyar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kheradyar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Sunder Medical Clinic Inc.

    1535 N China Lake Blvd Ste A, 
    Ridgecrest, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thankarajam Jothikumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ridgecrest, California. Dr. Jothikumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Labyrinthitis, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics

    Geriatric Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA

    3838 San Dimas St, Suite B 111, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Sindhi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I believe strongly that my patients know that I listen to what they are saying. I want them to leave my office feeling as though I understood and addressed their concerns. It is imperative that I address their physical and emotional needs. I will be aggressive when necessary and always supportive of their goals for healthcare. I see the patient and I as partners in their quest for their optimal quality of life. It is my honor and privledge to care for them. Dr. Memon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Alzheimer's Disease, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Hypertension. Dr. Memon is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine). Dr. Memon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    5215 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 300, 
    Torrance, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalie Diaz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington Disease, and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome. Dr. Diaz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    2767 East Imperial Highway, Floor 1, 
    Brea, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dieumy Thai is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Brea, California. Dr. Thai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Paraplegia, Post Polio Syndrome, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Thai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Medical Genetics
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Changrui Xiao is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Xiao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glutaric Acidemia Type 2, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), and X-Linked Creatine Deficiency. Dr. Xiao is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    1162 Montgomery Drive, Suite 3, 
    Santa Rosa, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Way is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Way is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Giselle Petzinger is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Petzinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type, and Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Huntington's Disease & Ataxia Clinic

    1651 4th St Ste 212, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexandra Nelson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Huntington Disease, Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Midtown Neurology Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vicki Wheelock is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Wheelock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Huntington Disease, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Hereditary Ataxia.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Southern California Hospital At Culver City

    3828 Delmas Ter, 
    Culver City, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Morton Hyson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Culver City, California. Dr. Hyson is rated as an Advanced 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 Tension Headache, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Office

    4860 Y St Ste 3700, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Snider is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Snider is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Internal Medicine

    Gina Brar MD Inc

    7075 N Maple Ave Ste 101, 
    Fresno, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gurbinder Brar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Brar is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Enlarged Liver, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Behr Syndrome, and Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA).

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Neuro Pain Medical Center - Perminder Bhatia

    736 E Bullard Ave Ste 101, 
    Fresno, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Perminder Bhatia is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Bhatia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, and Serotonin Syndrome.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marie Beaudin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Beaudin is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Hereditary Ataxia, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in California, 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 doctor in California, 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 doctors in California, 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 doctors in California, 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 doctor in California, 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 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 in California, 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 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 in California, US?

    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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