The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 Doctors Near Me in Georgia, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 near Georgia, US. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Neurology

    4445 South Lee Street, Suite 310, 
    Buford, GA 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pavan Tummala is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buford, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Tummala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Tummala is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Epilepsy - 2017 and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology - 2016. Dr. Tummala is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Athens Neurological Associates

    1086 1/2 Baxter Street, 
    Athens, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Pitts is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pitts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Stroke. Dr. Pitts is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Pitts is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Neurology

    Athens Neurological Associates, PC

    1088 Baxter Street, Suite A, 
    Athens, GA 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Morris is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Morris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Neuralgia. Dr. Morris is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology - 2005. Dr. Morris is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Office

    6135 Barfield Rd Ste 130, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Williams is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Radiology And Medical Imagery Of Newnan, PC

    1255 Highway 54 West, 
    Fayetteville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Woodcock is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Woodcock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Ascites, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Woodcock is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Woodcock is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neurology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neurology

    Children's At Chantilly Drive-Outpatient Rehabilitation

    1605 Chantilly Dr NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sumit Verma is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Verma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

    1199 Prince Ave, 
    Athens, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Rhodes is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Of Fayette South

    730 Glynn Street South, 
    Fayetteville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Rossello earned his medical degree from Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico, and then completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston,Texas and residency at the University of Texas in San Antonio. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians in 1999, Dr. Rossello was in private practice with a multispecialty group in Lakeland, Florida. His hobbies include travel, music, and sports. He has a special interest in tennis and baseball. Dr. Rossello, his wife and children are pleased to make Fayette County their home. Dr. Rossello is board-certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians for Internal Medicine. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Rossello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Rossello is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rossello is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Piedmont Neurology At Eastside

    1700 Tree Lane, Suite 470, 
    Snellville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Iwuora is a board certified in neurology and neurophysiology. She earned her medical degree from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, after completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Arlington. She completed her residency at University Hospital at the University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at Emory University. Dr. Iwuora is a member of American Academy of Neurology and the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society.Dr. Iwuora specializes in general neurology. She is passionate about epilepsy.In her spare time, Dr. Iwuora enjoys reading fiction, and spending time with family and friends.Dr. Iwuora welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Iwuora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Memory Loss, Migraine, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Dr. Iwuora is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neuropsychology.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Office

    1741 Newnan Crossing Blvd E Ste G, 
    Newnan, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gathline Etienne is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newnan, Georgia. Dr. Etienne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Tension Headache, and Papilledema.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Atrium Health Navicent Rehabilitation Hospital

    3351 Northside Dr, 
    Macon, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Rivner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Rivner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Laureate Medical Group-East Cobb

    4800 Olde Towne Pkwy Ste 400, 
    Marietta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Audrey Nuccio is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Nuccio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Office

    1 Dunwoody Park Ste 250, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Shoffner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Shoffner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated With Ragged Red Fibers, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and MELAS Syndrome.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Neurology

    Center For Advanced Pediatrics-General And Thoracic Surgery

    2174 N Druid Hills Rd NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Varun Kannan is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kannan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Polymicrogyria, Epilepsy, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Neurology

    Medical Office Building At Children's Scottish Rite Hospital-Audiology

    5461 Meridian Mark Rd, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jasmine Forte is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Forte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Migraine, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2?

    Spinal muscular atrophy type 2 (SMA2) is a genetic neuromuscular disorder that affects the nerve cells that control voluntary muscles (motor neurons). Babies with SMA2 can sit without support, however, they cannot stand or walk independently. Feeding and breathing problems may also develop. SMA2 is caused by changes (pathogenic variants also called genetic changes) in the SMN1 gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Diagnosis of SMA2 is suspected by symptoms and confirmed by genetic testing.

    When should I see a Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctor in Georgia, 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctor in Georgia, 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctors in Georgia, 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctors in Georgia, 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctor in Georgia, 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctor in Georgia, 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctors in Georgia, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 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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