The 20 Best Spinocerebellar Ataxia Doctors Near Me

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 5869 doctor with experience in Spinocerebellar Ataxia. Of these, 4878 are Experienced, 743 are Advanced, 184 are Distinguished and 64 are Elite.

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    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
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    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    734-764-6831
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    Henry Paulson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Paulson is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Paulson is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
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    UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center For Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park

    5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
    888-824-0200
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    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 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Gomez is board certified in Neurology and Practicing Since1990. Dr. Gomez is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Dr. Puneet Opal
    Neurology
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia

    Dr. Puneet Opal
    Neurology
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    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    312-695-7950
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    Puneet Opal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. 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, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia. Dr. Opal is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified). Dr. Opal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
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    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    800-789-7366
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Lynch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lynch is rated as an Elite provider 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 Friedreich Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Hereditary Ataxia, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Lynch is board certified in Neurology, 1993. Dr. Lynch is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
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    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    310-794-1195
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
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    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
    617-726-3216
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 77 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schmahmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
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    Houston Methodist Department Of Neurology-Texas Medical Center

    6560 Fannin St Ste 802, 
    Houston, TX 
    713-441-3780
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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. Dr. Ashizawa is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
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    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 16 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
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    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 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, and Thalamotomy.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
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    University Of Utah Hospital Neurology Department

    50 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    801-585-6387
    Languages Spoken:
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    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 28 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
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    Botucatu Street, 740, 
    Vila Clementino, SP, BR 

    Jose Pedroso practices practicing medicine in Vila Clementino, Brazil. Mr. Pedroso is rated as an Elite expert 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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
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    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
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    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
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    Yushima, JP 

    Kinya Ishikawa practices practicing medicine in Yushima, 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
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    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
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    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 21 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
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    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
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    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
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    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, Paraplegia, Spasticity, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
    Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
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    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    4260 Plymouth Rd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    734-764-6831
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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.

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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 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 do I find the best Spinocerebellar Ataxia doctor near me?

    You can find a Spinocerebellar Ataxia doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    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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