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Muscular Dystrophy Specialists in Illinois

18 verified specialists treating muscular dystrophy are listed for Illinois. Coverage is strongest around Vernon Hills, O Fallon, and Chicago. Common hospital affiliations include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals, and Northwestern Medicine.

Robert Sufit

Robert Sufit, MD

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Vernon Hills, IL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Raghav Govindarajan

Raghav Govindarajan, MD

Adjunct Professor of Clinical Neurology

Neurology

O Fallon, IL15+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineMovement Disorders
Kourosh Rezania

Kourosh Rezania, MD

Professor of Neurology; Neuromuscular Medicine Section Chief; Director, Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship Program; Director, ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Betty Soliven

Betty Soliven, MD

Professor of Neurology; Professor of Neuroscience Institute; Director, Electrodiagnostic Laboratory for Neuromuscular Disease; Co-Director, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinic; Associate Chair for Faculty Affairs, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Zeeshan Ali

Zeeshan Ali, M.D.

Neurology

Neurology

Hinsdale, IL10+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Arjun Seth

Arjun Seth, MD

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL10+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Daniela Menichella

Daniela Menichella, MD

Associate Professor, Neurology (Neuromuscular Disease), Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Erik Pioro

Erik Pioro, MD, PHD

ALS Society of British Columbia Professor and Chair of ALS Research, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, University of British Columbia

Neurology

Chicago, IL
Neuromuscular Medicine
Robert Kalb

Robert Kalb, MD

Director, Les Turner ALS Center; Chief of Neuromuscular Disease in the Department of Neurology; Joan and Paul Rubschlager Professor; Professor, Neurology (Neuromuscular Disease)

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Li Zhang

Li Zhang, MD

Assistant Professor, Neuromuscular Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL7 years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Charulatha Nagar

Charulatha Nagar, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Lake Forest, IL30+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & NeuroimmunologyNeuromuscular Medicine
Catherine Daley

Catherine Daley, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology

Neurology

Orland Park, IL10+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Abigail Schwaede

Abigail Schwaede, MD

Program Director, Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship

Neurology

Chicago, IL
Neuromuscular MedicineChild Neurology
Mohammad Alsharabati

Mohammad Alsharabati, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology

Neurology

Palos Heights, IL20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Senda Ajrouddriss

Senda Ajrouddriss, MD

Director, Lois Insolia ALS Clinic

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Joshua Ewen

Joshua Ewen, M.D.

Division Head, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Neurology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineChild NeurologyClinical Neurophysiology
Shubadra Priyadarshini

Shubadra Priyadarshini, MD

Neurology

Chicago, IL8 years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Kyle Marden

Kyle Marden, MD

Assistant Professor

Neurology

Chicago, IL8 years
Neuromuscular Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of muscular dystrophy specialists in Illinois 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 Illinois. 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 Illinois?
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 Illinois?
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.