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

Find the Top Spinocerebellar Ataxia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in Spinocerebellar Ataxia near Missouri, US. Of these, 40 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Office

    1965 S Fremont Ave Ste 350, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenifer Zhai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Zhai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28.

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

    Office

    930 Park Dr, 
    Sainte Genevieve, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Niranjana Raju is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri. Dr. Raju is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Richter Syndrome, and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).

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

    Barnes Health LLC

    2101 Corona Rd Ste 102, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Drews is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Drews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 77 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Office

    805 N Kentucky Ave Ste 1, 
    West Plains, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Swift is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Plains, Missouri. Dr. Swift is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    Sullivan County Memorial Hospital

    630 W 3rd St, 
    Milan, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Milan, Missouri. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Marinesco Sjogren Syndrome, Harding Ataxia, and Spinocerebellar Degeneration and Corneal Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Freeman Physician Group

    1020 McIntosh Cir Ste 200, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gulshan Uppal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Uppal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Essential Tremor, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

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

    Regional Primary Care Inc.

    150 S Mount Auburn Rd Ste 418, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ira Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Family Medicine

    Och Webster County Clinic

    101 S Main St, 
    Rogersville, MO 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Watt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rogersville, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Watt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Acute Kidney Failure, Protein Deficiency, and Vascular Dementia.

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

    SSM Health Medical Group

    172 Professional Parkway, 
    Troy, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Street takes special interest in allergy, asthma, and women's health. Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Street integrates her knowledge, experience and genuine compassion for people into her daily interactions with each of her patients. ""My passion to be a Family Medicine physician started at a young age. I was raised in a small town in southern Arkansas and saw the need and importance of great medical care for all,"" says Dr. Street. ""My specialty allows me to know my patients on a personal level and to be able to care for the entire family."" - Brandi Street, MD". Dr. Street is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease. Dr. Street is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

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

    SSM Health Urgent Care

    2511 W. Edgewood Drive, Suite D, 
    Jefferson City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garry Pearson, DO, earned his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo. He completed his residency at Ohio State University Hospitals in Athens and is board-certified in osteopathic family medicine. Dr. Pearson is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Stroke, Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Pearson is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Medicine/OMT , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Sommerville is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sommerville is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy, Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy, Danon Disease, Pompe Disease, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Neurology

    Lester E Cox Medical Centers

    3801 S National Ave Ste 900, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Wong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Wong 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Myasthenia Gravis.

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

    Office

    1515 Saint Joseph Ave, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chris Sandberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Sandberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    HQ Eyes LLC

    100 Medical Dr, 
    Hannibal, MO 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Halpin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hannibal, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Halpin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Mercy Clinic Agape Family Medicine

    331 Hospital Dr Ste C, 
    Lebanon, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Glas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lebanon, Missouri. Dr. Glas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type, and Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA).

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

    Freeman Southwest Internal Medicine

    3202 McIntosh Cir Ste 201, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Gibson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Freeman Family Practice

    3202 McIntosh Cir Ste 302, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Tipping is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Tipping is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Freeman Physician Group

    1905 W 32nd St Ste 403, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Mitchell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced 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, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, and Huntington Disease.

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

    Saint Louis University Department Of Internal Medicine

    1034 S Brentwood Blvd Ste 1120, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Mccann is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mccann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type, Behr Syndrome, and Marinesco Sjogren Syndrome.

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

    SSM Medical Group Inc.

    1120 Shackelford Rd, 
    Florissant, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Alvarez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Florissant, Missouri. Dr. Alvarez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Emphysema, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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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