The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 Doctors Near Me in New York, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 near New York, NY. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Presbyterian Hospital

    622 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Sproule is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Sproule is rated as an Elite 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

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

    Gramercy Park Physicians LLP

    10 Union Sq E, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Macgowan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Macgowan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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

    New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    1305 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Chin is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Chin 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 Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2.

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    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital

    301 E 17th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Chu is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.

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

    Nyu

    240 E 38th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Cohen is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Poliomyelitis, Foot Drop, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Glycogen Storage Disease Type 0.

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

    Gramercy Park Physicians LLP

    10 Union Sq E, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Scelsa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Scelsa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

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

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Bellevue

    462 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Swati Sathe is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Sathe 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 Huntington Disease, Movement Disorders, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, and Dementia.

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

    Saint Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Lab

    1000 10th Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adina Wise is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Wise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Pyridoxine Deficiency.

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

    SUNY Downstate Medical Center

    450 Clarkson Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yaacov Anziska is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Anziska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), and HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy.

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

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Constantinescu has an active clinical practice at Columbia University Medical Center, including care of children with asthma, cystic fibrosis, and technology-dependent conditions (home ventilation by invasive and non-invasive means, mechanically assisted airway clearance, etc.) He participates in the Muscular Dystrophy Clinic at Columbia, for the management of pulmonary complications of neuromuscular disorders. Through the multidisciplinary Motor Neuron Center at Columbia, Dr. Constantinescu is also involved in clinical research in the area of pulmonary function in neuromuscular disease. Dr. Constantinescu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Cystic Fibrosis, and Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome. Dr. Constantinescu is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology. Dr. Constantinescu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion

    180 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Chiriboga is Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at CUIMC and former Interim Director of the Division of Child Neurology, Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She is also former Chief of Pediatric Neurology at Columbia University's affiliate hospital, Harlem Hospital Center.Dr. Chiriboga was born in Peru and educated in Argentina, where she graduated with Honors from the Faculty of Medicine at the National University of Buenos Aires in 1982. Dr. Chiriboga completed training in pediatrics at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in 1985. After completing her training in child neurology in 1988 at the Neurological Institute and Babies Hospital of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, Dr. Chiriboga joined the Division of Child Neurology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Subsequently, she completed a Neuroepidemiology fellowship at the Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center and received a Master in Public Health from the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University. Dr. Chiriboga serves/has served on committees of the NIH, CNS, and ABPN. She is a diplomate of the ABPN in Child Neurology.Dr. Chiriboga's current research focuses on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) clinical trials. Past areas of research, including NIH funding, has focused on congenital infections and neurodevelopmental disorders, including cerebral palsy and effects of perinatal exposures. Her clinical practice focuses on neuromuscular disorders as well as developmental, neurobehavioral neurology, and migraine, and on the treatment of spasticity. Dr. Chiriboga is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Chiriboga is board certified in Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology and Child Neurology. Dr. Chiriboga is currently accepting new patients.

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

    New York Rheumatology Care PC

    1035 Park Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zina Kroner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kroner is rated as an Advanced 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 X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

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

    NewYork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center

    180 Fort Washington Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Petra Kaufmann is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kaufmann is rated as an Advanced 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and MELAS Syndrome.

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

    CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion

    180 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Bain, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at the Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Bain completed both an MD and PhD, as well as general pediatrics residency at Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School in New Jersey. She then trained in Child Neurology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City and is a board-certified neurologist with special certification in Child Neurology seeing both inpatient and outpatient pediatric neurology patients. Her clinic focuses on diagnosis and management of autism, cerebral palsy and neurodevelopmental disorders in addition to genetic disorders associated with such conditions.Her early research career focused on spinal cord and brain development after injuries such as spinal cord injury and perinatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. During her residency training, her clinical research focused on studying autonomic dysfunction in children with autism spectrum disorders and neurological complications during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. She currently works as a physician scientist at Columbia University specializing in general pediatric neurology with expertise in development, behavioral neurology, autism and cerebral palsy. Her clinical research has focused on studying the genetics of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism and cerebral palsy. The genes she has worked closely on include HNRNPH2 and related disorders, GRIN disorders, KIF1A. She is interested in understanding clinically meaningful measures in families affected by neurodevelopmental disorders and measuring longitudinal trajectories in such disorders. She has been working closely with several patient advocacy groups, researchers, and Simons Searchlight to continuously move forward in the understanding of the developing and aging brain. Dr. Bain is rated as an Experienced 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 HNRNPH2-Related Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Bain is board certified in Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology. Dr. Bain is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion

    180 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hana Azizi, MD, is an assistant professor in rehabilitation medicine at Columbia University Medical Center's Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine.Dr. Hana Azizi graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Montefiore Medical Center.She then pursued a fellowship training in Pediatric Rehabilitation at Rusk Rehabilitation Institute/New York University Langone Health. She works with children and their families using an interdisciplinary approach to address the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of congenital and childhood-onset physical impairments.Physical Medicine and Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine.Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship, NYU Langone Rusk Rehab. Dr. Azizi 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 Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Spasticity. Dr. Azizi is board certified in Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Azizi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Harms, MD is an Associate Professor of Neurology. Dr. Harms received his A.B. in Biology summa cum laude from Harvard University in 1997, and his medical doctorate from the University of California San Francisco in 2003. He remained at San Francisco for neurology residency and served as Chief Resident in his final year. Dr. Harms completed neuromuscular medicine and clinical neurophysiology fellowships under the mentorship of Dr. Alan Pestronk at Washington University in St. Louis. His clinical training in neuromuscular diseases led him into the laboratory of Dr. Robert Baloh, where his post-doctoral research identified the genes responsible for two orphan human diseases- dominant spinal muscular atrophy with lower extremity predominance and limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 1D.Dr. Harms joined the neuromuscular medicine faculty at Washington University in 2009 with board certifications in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, and neuromuscular medicine. In 2011, Dr. Harms assumed leadership of the Washington University Neuromuscular Genetics Project and established his research laboratory to continue harnessing emerging genetic technologies to understand the causes of inherited neuromuscular diseases. The lab focuses on diseases of the motor neuron, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and the hereditary motor neuropathies, and where his efforts have helped identify more than 5 novel disease genes. Here at Columbia, he will continue these efforts, directing an international multi-site effort using whole genome and transcriptome sequencing to bring precision medicine to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. His laboratory efforts will occur in both the Motor Neuron Center and the Institute for Genomic Medicine. Dr. Harms is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Harms is board certified in Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurology, and Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Harms is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michio Hirano is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Hirano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease, MELAS Syndrome, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, and X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy. Dr. Hirano is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Herskovitz, MD, is Director, Neuromuscular Medicine and Director, Electromyography (EMG) Lab at Montefiore. He is also Professor of Neurology at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Herskovitz’s clinical focus is on the evaluation and management of all neuromuscular disorders, with a particular interest in electrodiagnostic and neuromuscular ultrasound assessment. Dr. Herskovitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Tomaculous Neuropathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, and Fasciotomy.

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

    Trustees Of Columbia University Department Of Rehabilitation Medicine

    180 Fort Washington Ave Ste 199, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heakyung Kim is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Spasticity, and Moebius Syndrome.

    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Interventional Radiology

    Hackensack Radiology Group, PA

    30 Prospect Avenue, Department Of Radiology, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fred Berlin is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Berlin 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

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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 near New York, NY?

    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 near New York, NY?

    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 near New York, NY?

    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 near New York, NY?

    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 near New York, NY?

    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 near New York, NY?

    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 near New York, NY?

    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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