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Muscular Dystrophy Specialists in Florida

23 verified specialists treating muscular dystrophy are listed for Florida. Coverage is strongest around Jacksonville, Gainesville, and Tampa. Common hospital affiliations include Wolfson Children's Hospital, Mayo Clinic Florida, and Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases.

Devon Rubin

Devon Rubin, MD

Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyNeuromuscular Medicine
James Wymer

James Wymer, MD

Professor & Division Chief; Melvin Greer Professor, MD-NEUROMUSCULAR NEUROLOGY

Neurology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineMultiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Peter Kang

Peter Kang, MD

Professor of Pediatrics & Chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurology, University of Florida College of Medicine

Neurology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Clifton Gooch

Clifton Gooch, M.D.

Professor and Chair of Neurology and Associate Dean for Clinical Research at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

Neurology

Tampa, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Christopher Lamb

Christopher Lamb, MD

Associate Program Director, Adult Neurology Residency

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL10+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Miguel Chuquilin

Miguel Chuquilin, M.D.

Neuromuscular Fellowship Director and Neurology Clerkship Director, University of Florida

Neurology

Tallahassee, FL20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Amparo Gutierrez

Amparo Gutierrez, MD

Neurologist, Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute Neurology Group

Neurology

Orlando, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Michael Benatar

Michael Benatar, M.D.

Professor of Neurology and Public Health Sciences; Chief, Neuromuscular Division; Walter Bradley Chair in ALS Research; Executive Director, ALS Center; Vice Chair for Clinical and Translational Research

Neurology

Miami, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
James Scott

James Scott, MD PHD.

Neurologist, AdventHealth Daytona Beach / Halifax Health Medical Center

Neurology

Daytona Beach, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Gregory Hanes

Gregory Hanes, MD

Director, Center for Neuromuscular Disorders, Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Neurology

Sarasota, FL20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Khema Sharma

Khema Sharma, MD

Professor of Neurology, University of Miami School of Medicine

Neurology

Miami, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Yassar Chakfe

Yassar Chakfe, MD

Founder, Brain & Nerve Center, Orlando (Neuromuscular Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology); Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Central Florida

Neurology

Orlando, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Olimpia Carbunar

Olimpia Carbunar, M.D., M.S.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology, Division of Neuromuscular, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Neurology

Miami, FL20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Gabriel Pantol

Gabriel Pantol, MD

Neurology

Zephyrhills, FL20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Nathan Carberry

Nathan Carberry, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology, Neuromuscular Division

Neurology

Miami, FL9 years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Kyle Ruffing

Kyle Ruffing, MD

Neurologist, UF Health (Neuromuscular Medicine)

Neurology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
David McDonald

David McDonald, MD

Neurology

Daytona Bch, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Vahid Tohidi

Vahid Tohidi, MD

Division Director, Neuromuscular and Peripheral Disorders

Neurology

Orlando, FL20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Dominika Lozowska

Dominika Lozowska, MD

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL15+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyNeuromuscular Medicine
Rejo Cherian

Rejo Cherian, M.D.

Neurology

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Neuromuscular Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of muscular dystrophy specialists in Florida built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Muscular Dystrophy as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Florida. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a muscular dystrophy specialist in Florida?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to muscular dystrophy. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these muscular dystrophy specialists accepting new patients in Florida?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.
What is Muscular Dystrophy?
Muscular Dystrophy is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches muscular dystrophy care.