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What is the definition of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11?
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 11 (SCA11) is characterized by progressive cerebellar ataxia (difficulty walking and balance) and abnormal eye signs (jerky pursuit, horizontal and vertical movements (nystagmus), pyramidal features (increased muscular tonus, increased reflexes and an abnormal reflex known as Babinski sign and inability to make to perform fine movements), peripheral neuropathy with numbness, weakness or pain in the feet or hands or other places of the body and dystonia. Diagnosis is based on signs and symptoms and is confirmed by genetic testing finding a change in the TTBK2 gene. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
What are the alternative names for Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11?
  • Spinocerebellar ataxia 11
  • SCA11
  • Spinocerebellar ataxia type 11
Who are the top Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11 Local Doctors?
Dr. Michele L. Ofner
Neurology
Dr. Michele L. Ofner
Neurology

Vero Orthopaedics And Neurology

3955 Indian River Blvd, 
Vero Beach, FL 
 (18.6 mi)
772-569-2330
Experience:
26+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Michele Ofner is a Neurologist in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Ofner has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11. Her top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Memory Loss, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Ofner is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Mitesh P. Lotia
Neurology
Dr. Mitesh P. Lotia
Neurology

Florida Hospital Medical Group Inc

601 E Rollins St, 
Orlando, FL 
 (70.0 mi)
407-303-2570
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi
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Mitesh Lotia is a Neurologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Lotia and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Tardive Dyskinesia. Dr. Lotia is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Tarek F. Bakdash
Neurology
Dr. Tarek F. Bakdash
Neurology

Florida Hospital Healthcare Partners, Inc

1055 Saxon Blvd, 
Orange City, FL 
 (84.6 mi)
386-917-5000
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Tarek Bakdash is a Neurologist in Orange City, Florida. Dr. Bakdash and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11. His top areas of expertise are Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Bakdash is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11 Clinical Trials?
Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford
Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 19, 2024

Summary: CoRDS, or the Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford, is based at Sanford Research in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It provides researchers with a centralized, international patient registry for all rare diseases. This program allows patients and researchers to connect as easily as possible to help advance treatments and cures for rare diseases. The CoRDS team works with patient advocacy groups, in...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center