Melissa Svoboda
Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

Dr. Melissa Svoboda

Pediatric Neurology
CHRISTUS Health
Children's Multispecialty Center
5210 Thousand Oaks Dr., Suite 1351, Suite 1351, 
San Antonio, TX 

Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
CHRISTUS Health
Children's Multispecialty Center
5210 Thousand Oaks Dr., Suite 1351, Suite 1351, 
San Antonio, TX 
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Overview

Melissa Svoboda is a Pediatric Neurologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Svoboda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are CHARGE Syndrome, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

Graduate Institution
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Residency
University of Texas Health Sciences Center-SA
Specialties
Pediatric Neurology
Licenses
Pediatrics in TX
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
Fellowships
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor College Of Medicine
CHRISTUS Children's
CHRISTUS Health Plan
CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Children's Multispecialty Center
5210 Thousand Oaks Dr., Suite 1351, Suite 1351, San Antonio, TX 78233
Call: 210-704-4841
Other Locations
Children's - Neurosciences Center
333 N. Santa Rosa St., 4th Floor, Floor 4, San Antonio, TX 78207
Call: 210-704-4841

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


6 Total Publications

Elevated Troponin in an Infant With Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Elevated Troponin in an Infant With Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Journal: Journal of child neurology
Published: July 11, 2025
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