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    MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A near Michigan, US. Of these, 52 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

    Location:
    Michigan, US
    58 providers found
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    2009 Holton Rd, 
    Muskegon, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Gillard is a Family Medicine specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Muskegon, Michigan. Dr. Gillard and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Gillard is currently accepting new patients.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    Bronson Methodist Hospital

    601 John St, 
    Kalamazoo, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Younho Chung is an Internal Medicine provider in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dr. Chung and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 11, Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

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    Physiatry | Neuroradiology | Pain Medicine
    Physiatry | Neuroradiology | Pain Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    14650 E Old Us Hwy 12, Umhs Chelsea Pro Bldg, 
    Chelsea, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Chiodo is a Physiatrist and a Neuroradiologist in Chelsea, Michigan. Dr. Chiodo and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Sciatica. Dr. Chiodo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    1500 E Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gianna Rodriguez is a Physiatrist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Rodriguez and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

    W A Foote Memorial Hospital Inc

    1201 E Michigan Ave, 240 Henry Ford Allegiance Neurology, 
    Jackson, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Wald is a Neurologist in Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Wald and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Wald is currently accepting new patients.

    Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

    550 Munson Ave, 
    Traverse City, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edmund Chadd is a Physiatrist in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Chadd and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Spasticity, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Paraplegia. Dr. Chadd is currently accepting new patients.

    Advantage Health/saint Mary's Medical Group

    220 Cherry St Se, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melanie Taylor is a Neurologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Taylor and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Rehabilitation And Physical Medicine Specialists PC

    350 Lafayette Ave Se, Suite 301, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Fechtner is a Physiatrist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Fechtner and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Paraplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Dr. Fechtner is currently accepting new patients.

    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

    Ascension Medical Group Michigan

    18211 W 12 Mile Rd, 
    Lathrup Village, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Basel Brikho is a Pediatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Lathrup Village, Michigan. Dr. Brikho and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Anemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Low Sodium Level, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brikho is currently accepting new patients.

    Neurology
    Neurology

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    1500 E Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Fink is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Fink and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, CACH Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.

    Ascension Medical Group Promed

    1521 Gull Rd, 
    Kalamazoo, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Lee is a Neurologist in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dr. Lee and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. His top areas of expertise are Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    2330 Monroe St, 
    Dearborn, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Youssef Dakka is a Neurologist in Dearborn, Michigan. Dr. Dakka and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Migraine, Spasticity, and Dry Mouth. Dr. Dakka is currently accepting new patients.

    General Practice | Internal Medicine
    General Practice | Internal Medicine

    Cristo Rey Community Center

    1717 N High St, 
    Lansing, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Cooke is a General Practice specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Cooke and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 4. Dr. Cooke is currently accepting new patients.

    Memorial Hospital

    826 W King St, 
    Owosso, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Margaret Frey is a Neurologist in Owosso, Michigan. Dr. Frey and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Migraine, CAPOS Syndrome, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Dr. Frey is currently accepting new patients.

    Associates In Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation PC

    5333 Mcauley Dr, Suite 2009, 
    Ypsilanti, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ari Kriswari is a Physiatrist in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Dr. Kriswari and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. Her top areas of expertise are Athetosis, Scoliosis, Sciatica, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Kriswari is currently accepting new patients.

    235 Wealthy St Se, Suite 100, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Vandenberg is a Physiatrist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Vandenberg and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2. Dr. Vandenberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    4260 Plymouth Rd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Todd is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Todd and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. His top areas of expertise are Fragile X Syndrome, Fragile XE Syndrome, Hereditary Ataxia, and Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus. Dr. Todd is currently accepting new patients.

    Rehabilitation Physicians PC

    28455 Haggerty Rd, Suite 200, 
    Novi, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Gordon is a Physiatrist in Novi, Michigan. Dr. Gordon and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, and L1 Syndrome. Dr. Gordon is currently accepting new patients.

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    1500 E Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maryam Berri is a Physiatrist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Berri and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. Her top areas of expertise are Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Spasticity, Neurogenic Bowel, and Autonomic Dysreflexia. Dr. Berri is currently accepting new patients.

    Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

    235 Wealthy St Se, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clayton Luyk is a Physiatrist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Luyk and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Paraplegia Type 4, Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A, and Troyer Syndrome. Dr. Luyk is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 03/06/2025

    What is the definition of Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A?

    Spastic paraplegia type 5A is one of a group of genetic disorders known as hereditary spastic paraplegias. These disorders are characterized by muscle stiffness (spasticity) and severe weakness in the lower limbs (paraplegia). Hereditary spastic paraplegias are often divided into two types: pure and complex. The pure types involve spasticity and weakness only in the lower limbs, while the complex types involve additional problems with other areas of the body; additional features can include changes in vision, changes in intellectual functioning, brain abnormalities, and disturbances in nerve function (neuropathy). Spastic paraplegia type 5A is usually a pure hereditary spastic paraplegia, although complex type features have been reported in some individuals, usually in those who have had the condition for many years.

    When should I see a Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A doctors in Michigan, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A 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 Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A 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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