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    MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

    Location:
    Redwood City, CA, US
    17 providers found

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacinda Sampson is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Sampson and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. Her top areas of expertise are Oculodentodigital Dysplasia, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Thymectomy.

    Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (85.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Snider is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Snider and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Serotonin Syndrome, and Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Snider is currently accepting new patients.

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    2516 Samaritan Dr, Suite K, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (22.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raul Guisado is a Neurologist in San Jose, California. Dr. Guisado and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, Thromboangiitis Obliterans, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Stent Placement.

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    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine
    200 Jose Figueres Ave, Suite 390, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (22.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rafia Parveen is an Internal Medicine provider in San Jose, California. Dr. Parveen and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15, Colonoscopy, and Thymectomy.

    University Of California San Francisco

    400 Parnassus Ave, Mcb300, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (23.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ethan Brown is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Brown and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Corticobasal Degeneration, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine
    2000 Sierra Road, 
    Concord, CA 
     (33.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alireza Rezapour is an Internal Medicine provider in Concord, California. Dr. Rezapour and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine

    Napa Valley Family Medical Group Inc

    1001 Professional Dr, 
    Napa, CA 
     (57.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Dermody is a Family Medicine provider in Napa, California. Dr. Dermody and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Veterans Home Of California

    100 California Dr, 
    Yountville, CA 
     (63.3 mi)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Peters is a Geriatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Yountville, California. Dr. Peters has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Folate Deficiency.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine
    850 5th St, 
    Gonzales, CA 
     (80.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Ponzio is a Family Medicine provider in Gonzales, California. Dr. Ponzio and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Family Medicine | General Practice | Internal Medicine
    Family Medicine | General Practice | Internal Medicine
    588 W Saint Charles St, 
    San Andreas, CA 
     (97.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Johnson is a Family Medicine specialist and a General Practice provider in San Andreas, California. Dr. Johnson and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. His top areas of expertise are Prolidase Deficiency, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Sutter Valley Medical Foundation

    200 Mission Blvd, 
    Jackson, CA 
     (99.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Vanfossan is a Neurologist in Jackson, California. Dr. Vanfossan and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Community Health Partners

    7257 N Fresno St, 
    Fresno, CA 
     (141.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Farbman is a Neurologist in Fresno, California. Dr. Farbman and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Tardive Dyskinesia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 14. Dr. Farbman is currently accepting new patients.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine

    Barton Medical Foundation

    1108 4th St, 
    South Lake Tahoe, CA 
     (156.1 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Wonnacott is a Family Medicine provider in South Lake Tahoe, California. Dr. Wonnacott and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Cataract Ataxia Deafness, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10.

    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Neurology | Psychiatry

    Vladimir Royter MD A Professional Medical Corporation

    125 Mall Dr, Suite 209b, 
    Hanford, CA 
     (162.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Russian, Ukrainian
    Offers Telehealth

    Vladimir Royter is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in Hanford, California. Dr. Royter and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. His top areas of expertise are Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.

    Family Medicine | General Practice
    Family Medicine | General Practice

    Rolling Hills Clinic

    740 Solano St, 
    Corning, CA 
     (168.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick David is a Family Medicine specialist and a General Practice provider in Corning, California. Dr. David and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Insomnia.

    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Neurology | Psychiatry

    Pacific Central Coast Health Centers

    850 Fair Oaks Ave, Suite 100, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (187.6 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Hardesty is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Hardesty and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and PEHO Syndrome.

    75 Pringle Way, Suite 605, 
    Reno, NV 
     (192.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerard Hershewe is a Neurologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Hershewe and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Neuralgia, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

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    Last Updated: 03/06/2025

    What is the definition of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13?

    Spinocerebellar ataxia 13 (SCA13) is a rare sub-type of spinocerebellar ataxias (SCA), a group of neurological diseases that causes degeneration of the brain and spinal cord. The age when symptoms begin and the type and severity of symptoms of SCA13 can be different from person to person even in the same family. The childhood forms is often least progressive, but may also include mild to moderate learning problems, taking longer to learn to crawl, walk, or run (delayed development of motor skills), and seizures. The main symptoms of SCA13 include difficulties coordinating movements (ataxia), especially walking; abnormal eye movements (nystagmus); mild to moderate intellectual disability; and involuntary muscle jerks or twitches (myoclonic jerks). Other symptoms may include speech difficulty (dysarthria), difficulty eating (dysphagia), slowness of movements (bradykinesia), mild bladder problems, stiff and brisk deep tendon reflexes, and loss of the sense of vibration. SCA13 is caused by changess in the KCNC3 gene and it is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Since the symptoms of SCA13 can be similar to other types of SCA, genetic testing is used to confirm the diagnosis.

    When should I see a Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 doctor near me?

    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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 doctor near me?

    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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 doctors near me?

    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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 doctors near me?

    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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 doctor near me?

    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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 doctor near me?

    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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 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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