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Learn About Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11

View Main Condition: Movement Disorders

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?
Danielle E. Doggett
Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11
Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11

Atrium Health Neurology Specialty Care, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

1010 Edgehill Road N., 
Charlotte, NC 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Danielle Doggett is a Neurologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Doggett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Doggett is currently accepting new patients.

Robyn L. Koeppen
Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11
Family Medicine
Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11
Family Medicine

Atrium Health Primary Care One Health Family Medicine & Urgent Care

16645 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Suite 100, 
Huntersville, NC 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Robyn Koeppen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntersville, North Carolina. Dr. Koeppen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11. Her top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7, Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11. Dr. Koeppen is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Sneha A. Mantri
Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11
Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11

Duke Neurology Morreene Road

932 Morreene Rd, 
Durham, NC 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Sneha Mantri is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mantri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Mantri is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11 Clinical Trials?
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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center