Caregivers
Caregivers—whether family members or professionals—play a key role in supporting patients with ataxia and other rare diseases that can be neurodegenerative.
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Neurologists with experience in ataxia
Last updated on 09/10/2024
DISCLAIMER: The following information is based on patient recommendations. The ataxia.info portal has no commercial relationships with any healthcare professional and does not take responsibility for possible issues in medical care. It is always advisable to confirm whether the doctor provides care for ataxias. Some limit this care to the public hospital where they work, while others only offer private consultations. Consultation fees vary widely. Some doctors accept health insurance, while others do not.
Dr. André Oliveira
Neurologist
Celso Ramos University Hospital. Irmã Benearda Street s/n.
Center - Florianópolis- SC
(48)3664-3600
Specialist in spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3 / Machado Joseph)
Dr. João Filipe de Oliveira
Neurologist
Service at the Endoneuro clinic
+55 47 9953-0245
Blumenau - SC
Physiotherapists with experience in ataxia
Last updated on 03/31/2023
Dr. Monica Araújo Cardoso
Neurofunctional Physiotherapist
Home visits
Joinville - SC
+55 47 9645-4808
HOSPITALS AND REHABILITATION CENTERS
Institution: CER (Integrated Rehabilitation Center)
There is a national network of Integrated Rehabilitation Centers (CER) served by the SUS, with units in several municipalities in each state.
For example, there are CER units in Florianópolis, Itajaí, Criciúma, Lages and Blumenau.
Find out which other municipalities in Santa Catarina have CER units.