The 20 Best Spinocerebellar Ataxia Doctors Near Me in Sacramento, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 111 doctor with experience in Spinocerebellar Ataxia near Sacramento, CA. Of these, 92 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    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 53 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
    Referral may be required

    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 22 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
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    SVMC PrimeCare

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

    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 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Friedreich Ataxia, Hereditary Ataxia, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

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    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 Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, Harding Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28, and Marinesco Sjogren Syndrome.

    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
    Accepting New Patients
    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, Marinesco Sjogren Syndrome, and Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type. Dr. Brar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    Bouchier-Pritchett Family Medicine PC

    280 Sierra College Dr Ste 207, 
    Grass Valley, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon Pritchett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grass Valley, California. Dr. Pritchett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Pritchett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Internal Medicine

    Morongo Medical Group Inc.

    57725 29 Palms Hwy Ste 401, 
    Yucca Valley, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Prem Salhotra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Yucca Valley, California. Dr. Salhotra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 79 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Lung Metastases, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Salhotra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    22716 Mountain Laurel Way, 
    Diamond Bar, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yuan Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Diamond Bar, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 117 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Arthritis, Lung Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Internal Medicine

    Adventist Health Physicians Network

    1231 Plumas St, 
    Yuba City, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jagdeep Bal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Yuba City, California. Dr. Bal is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteoarthritis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Bal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    Stanislaus Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy

    830 Scenic Dr, 
    Modesto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raeleigh Payanes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Payanes 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Syphilis, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Payanes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    Reza Vafadouste MD A Medical Corporation

    2141 Colorado Ave, 
    Turlock, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mitchell Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Turlock, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Kidney Stones, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    Providence Family Practice

    3302 Renner Dr, 
    Fortuna, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Olkin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fortuna, California. Dr. Olkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Clear Cell Sarcoma. Dr. Olkin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    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, Harding Ataxia, and Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    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, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Day is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Day is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Paramyotonia Congenita.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Referral may be required

    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
    Referral may be required

    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, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Lafora Disease.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Referral may be required
    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
    Referral may be required

    Neuro Pain Medical Center - Perminder Bhatia

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

    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
    Referral may be required
    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: 09/26/2026

    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 near Sacramento, CA?

    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 Sacramento, CA?

    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 Sacramento, CA?

    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 Sacramento, CA?

    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 Sacramento, CA?

    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 Sacramento, CA?

    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 Sacramento, CA?

    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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