Friedreich's Ataxia Program
Children and young adults with Friedreich's ataxia (FA) will find dedicated, expert care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Friedreich's Ataxia Program. Our program is part of the Friedreich’s Ataxia Center of Excellence, a first-of-its-kind collaboration of leading FA experts committed to promoting FA research and clinical care. From initial diagnosis and testing through long-term disease management, we provide comprehensive care for children and adults from all over the world with this rare, progressive neurogenetic condition. Our aim is to provide you or your child with the best clinical care available and advance research to improve the lives of all individuals with FA.
Telehealth: Video Visits with CHOP Providers

Find resources and instructions on how to join a video visit with a CHOP provider. To start, you will need an active MyCHOP account and a mobile phone or tablet.
Why Choose Us?
At Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Friedreich’s Ataxia Program, children have access to top-notch clinical care and cutting-edge research opportunities in one place. As part of the Friedreich’s Ataxia Center of Excellence and the largest FA clinical program in the world, we are uniquely equipped to provide the specialized care patients with this rare, complex disease need. Learn more about our commitment to helping patients with FA and what it means to be a Center of Excellence.
Conditions We Treat
Our Team
Our team of FA experts provides comprehensive care, from initial diagnosis and testing through long-term disease management.