The 20 Best X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy Doctors Near Me in Arizona, US

Find the Top X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy near Arizona, US. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Distinguished in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Banner - University Medicine Neurosciences Clinic

    755 East McDowell Road, Floor 3, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a member of AANEM (American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine)I enjoy hiking, reading and practicing speaking Spanish. Dr. Chrisman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Chrisman is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Chrisman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Advanced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    Barrow Neuromuscular, MS, MDA, Neuro Ophthalmology

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 400, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Ladha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Ladha is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine). Dr. Ladha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy

    Neuromuscular Research Center

    4545 E Shea Blvd, Ste 175, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kumaraswamy Sivakumar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sivakumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Pompe Disease. Dr. Sivakumar is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology), Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Clinical Neurophysiolog, and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine). Dr. Sivakumar is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Neuroradiology

    Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix

    1111 E McDowell Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tamim Sultani is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sultani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Sleep Medicine

    Krmc Neurology

    3801 Santa Rosa Dr Ste 300, 
    Kingman, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abhinav Ohri is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kingman, Arizona. Dr. Ohri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Ohri is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Ohri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Neuroradiology

    Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix

    1111 E McDowell Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rishi Gosalia is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Gosalia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, and PEHO Syndrome.

    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy

    High Desert Vein Center

    1720 Mesquite Ave Ste 202, 
    Lake Havasu City, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Brandt is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Dr. Brandt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Brandt is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Brandt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saunder Bernes is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bernes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Dysferlinopathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Aphantasia.

    Advanced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Advanced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy

    Western Neuro

    6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 305, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katalin Scherer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Scherer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Geriatrics

    El Rio HHS

    839 W Congress St, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Milan Jansky is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Jansky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Multiple Myeloma, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clara Chow is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Chow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Dysferlinopathy, Athetosis, and GAPO Syndrome.

    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Interventional Radiology

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lahav Nissim is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Nissim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, Dextrocardia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Radiology
    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Radiology

    Kingman Regional Medical Center

    3269 N Stockton Hill Rd, 
    Kingman, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Derek Hill is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kingman, Arizona. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Varicose Veins, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Visceromegaly. Dr. Hill is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    Experienced in X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy

    High Desert Vein Center

    1720 Mesquite Ave Ste 202, 
    Lake Havasu City, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Porter is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Dr. Porter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Porter is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Porter is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy?

    X-linked infantile spinal muscular atrophy is a condition that affects only boys and is characterized by severe muscle weakness and absent reflexes (areflexia). Affected children often have multiple joint deformities (contractures) from birth that cause joint stiffness (arthrogryposis) and impair movement. In severe cases, affected infants are born with broken bones. The muscle weakness worsens over time; affected children reach some early motor developmental milestones, such as sitting unassisted, but these skills are often lost (developmental regression).

    When should I see a X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy doctor in Arizona, 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 X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy doctor in Arizona, 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 X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy doctors in Arizona, 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 X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy doctors in Arizona, 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 X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy doctor in Arizona, 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 X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy 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 X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy doctor in Arizona, 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 X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy 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 X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy 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 X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy doctors in Arizona, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy 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 X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy 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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