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Friedreich Ataxia Learning Center
Doctor Specialties could include:
- Neurologist
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist
- Family Practice Phy...
- Internist
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Call your health care provider if muscle weakness, numbness, loss of coordination, loss of reflexes, or other symptoms of Friedreich's ataxia occur (particularly if there is a family history of the disorder).
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Any time a child with FA reports unusual heart symptoms, such as shortness of breath on exertion, dizziness , fainting, chest pain or discomfort, or abnormal heart rhythms, the doctor or cardiologist should be called, or the child should be taken ...
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A neurologist is a physician who has undergone additional training to diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system.
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The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes Family Medicine as a distinct discipline requiring an additional three years of training for doctors who wish to become Board Certified in this field. Family Medicine doctors are usually primary care providers (PCPs) [formerly general practitioners, or GPs] for the entire family.
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After a doctor completes medical school and is licensed to practice medicine, the physician may pursue a rigorous 3 year training program in Internal Medicine.
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