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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 near Michigan, US. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 12 are Advanced.

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

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Neurology

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3003, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jena Krueger is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Krueger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Dr. Krueger is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Epilepsy - 2017 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology - 2015. Dr. Krueger is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Interventional Radiology Clinic

    3601 W 13 Mile Rd, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chris Kazmierczak is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Kazmierczak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Kazmierczak is board certified in American Board Of Radiology and American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Kazmierczak is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Corewell Health Pediatric Sleep Disorders Clinic - Grand Rapids

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3003, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carolyn Dress is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 9 years. Dr. Dress is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Trisomy 13, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Dr. Dress is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Dress is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Neuroscience Center

    3555 West 13 Mile Road, Suite N120, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Menkes is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Menkes is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Paramyotonia Congenita. Dr. Menkes is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Menkes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Interventional Radiology Clinic

    3601 W 13 Mile Rd, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Mick is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Mick 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 Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Mick is board certified in American Board Of Radiology and American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Mick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Pediatric Neurology

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Adult Neurosurgery Florence & Richard McBrien Pediatric Neuroscience Center - 3555 W 13 Mile Rd

    3555 West 13 Mile Road, Suite N300, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Meghan Harper is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Harper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tourette Syndrome, Myotonia Congenita, Seizures, and Amyotonia Congenita. Dr. Harper is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Harper is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northville Health Center

    39901 Traditions Dr, Floor 2, 
    Northville, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amro Stino, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology in the University of Michigan Medical School, Division of Neuromuscular Medicine. Dr. Stino has expertise in the treatment of neuromuscular disorders, with special clinical and research interest in the care of patients with acquired peripheral neuropathy.A native of Ann Arbor, MI and a product of Ann Arbor schools, Dr. Stino went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Brain, Behavioral, and Cognitive Sciences from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, which he completed in 2006. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University, School of Medicine in Detroit, MI in 2010 and completed a transitional year internship at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, in Ann Arbor, MI. He then completed his neurology residency training at the Wayne State University, School of Medicine – Detroit Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology / neuromuscular medicine at The Mayo Clinic in Arizona. He joined The Ohio State University faculty in 2015 as Director of the Peripheral Neuropathy Clinic and Autonomic Lab. During his time there, he oversaw expansion of diagnostic testing and clinical operations of both, helping provide more comprehensive neuropathy care for central and southern Ohio patients seeking multi-disciplinary acquired neuropathy care. He helped obtain CIDP and CMT center of excellence accreditation. He joined the University of Michigan faculty in 2019 as Director of the Peripheral Neuropathy clinic and Co-director of the Autonomic Lab. Currently, he serves as site principal investigator on multi-center studies in the realms of metabolic and autoimmune neuropathy. He is presently conducting an investigator initiated phase 1b trial on the novel use of Lenalidomide in anti-MAG neuropathy.Dr. Stino is an advocate for patient awareness and education in autoimmune neuropathy and serves as physician liaison for the GBS-CIDP foundation, with whom he was interviewed on Good Day Columbus as part of GBS-CIDP awareness month. He also takes great interest in helping patients tackle peripheral neuropathy care in an evidence based fashion, particularly as it pertains to pain control.Dr. Stino enjoys working alongside and mentoring neuromuscular fellows, neurology residents, and medical students who rotate with him in clinic or inpatient service. He serves on the Peripheral Nerve Society Junior Board, which helps organize an annual educational course for attendees. His online videos on autoimmune neuropathy, small fiber neuropathy, and postural tachycardia syndrome have been viewed by thousands.He remains a dedicated Wolverine, despite having worked down south. Dr. Stino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Familial Dysautonomia. Dr. Stino is board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    U Of M Radiology

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Liao is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Liao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Arachnoid Cysts, and Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). Dr. Liao is board certified in Neuroradiology and Diagnostic Radiology.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Pulmonology

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine

    35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3003, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Johanna Hernandez is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Dr. Hernandez is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology - 2016 and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatrics - 2014. Dr. Hernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Interventional Radiology Clinic

    3601 W 13 Mile Rd, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Wilseck is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 37 years. Dr. Wilseck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Wilseck is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Radiology and American Osteopathic Board Of Radiology. Dr. Wilseck is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Neuroscience Center

    3555 West 13 Mile Road, Suite N120, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Parres is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Parres is rated as an Experienced 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Susac Syndrome. Dr. Parres is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Pediatric Neurology

    C. S. Mott Children's Hospital

    1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 6 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Knierbein is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Knierbein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 125 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Danon Disease, Pompe Disease, Dysferlinopathy, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Dr. Knierbein is board certified in Neurology W/Spec Qual Child Neuro and Neuromuscular Medicine.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics | Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics | Sleep Medicine

    C. S. Mott Children's Hospital

    1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 6 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fauziya Hassan is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Advanced 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 Central Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatrics | Physiatry
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Pediatrics | Physiatry

    C. S. Mott Children's Hospital

    1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 6 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alecia K Daunter MD is an Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She completed her medical degree, residency, and fellowship training at the University of Michigan. She is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She joined the Michigan Medicine faculty in 2018.Dr. Daunter's research interests include function and quality of life outcomes in patients with developmental disabilities or pediatric onset medical conditions. Dr. Daunter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Spasticity, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Daunter is board certified in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehab.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Physiatry | Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Physiatry | Neuroradiology

    Burlington Building

    325 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Schmidt attended medical school at Michigan State University, and completed her residency training in PM&R at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where she also served as chief resident. Dr. Schmidt's clinical responsibilities include outpatient practice focusing on transition into adulthood for pediatric patients with disabilities, cerebral palsy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other neuromuscular conditions. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dysferlinopathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

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

    Pediatric Rehabilitation Center

    2205 Commonwealth Blvd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Hornyak is Medical Director of Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Services. He serves on the Evidence Based Practice Committee, and chairs the Evidence Committee, for the AAPM&R. He is actively involved in medical education, serving on the steering committee of the UM Academy of Medical Educators. His teaching has been recognized with departmental (Silver Crutch x 4), medical school (inaugural League of Educational Excellence) and university (Provost’s Teaching Innovation Prize) awards. Dr. Hornyak taught the medical portion of the Team-Based Clinical Decision Making course, the first course offered at UM for Inter-professional Education. He frequently serves on graduate student committees in the UM School of Kinesiology as well. Clinically, Dr. Hornyak practices pediatric and adult PMR. Since joining UM, he has been key in the development of multi-disciplinary care clinics for children and adults with neuromuscular diseases. Dr. Hornyak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), Cerebral Palsy, and Spasticity. Dr. Hornyak is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehab.

    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neuroradiology

    Burlington Building

    325 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Gallagher, MD completed his undergraduate bachelor of science degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan. An interest in health sciences, lead him to attend medical school at Wayne State University of Medicine in Detroit, MI where he received his doctorate of medicine in 2008. He completed residency in neurology and fellowship in neuromuscular medicine at the University of Michigan. During final year of residency, he served as chief resident. Following completion of fellowship, Dr. Gallagher joined the neurology faculty at the University of Michigan.Dr. Gallagher is interested in the clinical care of neuromuscular disease, tele-medicine, electrodiagnostic procedures (EMG and intraoperative monitoring). His clinical time is spent in the outpatient neuromuscular clinic providing longitudinal care for patients and on the inpatient service caring for acute neurologic problems including stroke management, epilepsy, neuromuscular crisis and auto-immune neurologic disease. In addition, he has strong interest in medical trainee education and he serves as the neuromuscular fellowship director at the University of Michigan. Finally, Dr. Gallagher has strong interest in patient safety and quality improvement and oversees departmental efforts to improve. Dr. Gallagher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    Michigan Institute For Neurological Disorders (MIND)

    28595 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 200, 
    Farmington Hills, MI 
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Seidman is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 43 years. Dr. Seidman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Seidman is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Radiology and American Osteopathic Board Of Radiology.

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

    Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

    6777 W Maple Rd, 
    West Bloomfield, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ximena Arcila is a Neurologist practicing medicine in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Dr. Arcila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Gastrostomy.

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

    DMC Children's Hospital Of Michigan

    3901 Beaubien St, 
    Detroit, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Figueroa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Figueroa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Dysferlinopathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Athetosis.

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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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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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