The 20 Best Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 Doctors Near Me in Columbus, OH

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 near Columbus, OH. Of these, 11 are Advanced, 4 are Experienced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Elite in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Mendell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Mendell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

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

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Connolly is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Connolly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grace Paul is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Paul 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 Cystic Fibrosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), and Lung Transplant.

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

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garey Noritz is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Noritz 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 Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Moebius Syndrome, Rhizotomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Waldrop is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Waldrop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Dystrophinopathy.

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

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kavitha Kotha is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kotha 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 Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, and Jaundice.

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

    Office

    555 S 18th St, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samiah Al is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Al 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 Type 1, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

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

    Ohio State Outpatient Care East

    543 Taylor Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Quick is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Quick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 17 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 Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

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

    Ohio State Outpatient Care East

    543 Taylor Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bakri Elsheikh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Elsheikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Myasthenia Gravis.

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

    Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Kolb is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kolb is rated as an Advanced 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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

    Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Kim is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 80 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Paraplegia.

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

    Office

    395 W 12th Ave Fl 7, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Arnold is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Arnold 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Paramyotonia Congenita, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
    Neurology

    Office

    2050 Kenny Rd Fl 7, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Kissel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kissel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Paramyotonia Congenita, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Thymectomy.

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

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Flanigan is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Flanigan 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 Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Dystrophinopathy, and Vici Syndrome.

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

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chang Tsao is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Tsao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delta-Sarcoglycanopathy, Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, and Miyoshi Myopathy.

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

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stefan Nicolau is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Nicolau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

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

    Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Soumya Bouchachi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Bouchachi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Alzheimer's Disease.

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

    OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians

    1010 Refugee Rd Ste 310, 
    Pickerington, OH 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pickerington, Ohio. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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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