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Muscular Dystrophy Specialists in Pennsylvania

24 verified specialists treating muscular dystrophy are listed for Pennsylvania. Coverage is strongest around Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Cranberry Township. Common hospital affiliations include University of Pennsylvania Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, and Samaritan Albany General Hospital.

Lauren Elman

Lauren Elman, MD

Professor of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Shawn Bird

Shawn Bird, MD

Medical Director, Neurodiagnostic Laboratories, Director, Electromyography (EMG) and Evoked Potentials Laboratory, Professor of Neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
David Lacomis

David Lacomis, MD

Professor of Neurology and Pathology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Chief, Neuromuscular Division, University of Pittsburgh Physicians

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Chafic Karam

Chafic Karam, M.D.

Chief, Neuromuscular Division; Professor of Clinical Neurology; Director, ALS and Neuromuscular Center; Director, Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship Program, OHSU Brain Institute

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Terry Heiman-Patterson

Terry Heiman-Patterson, MD

Director, Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders, Temple University

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Colin Quinn

Colin Quinn, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Steven Scherer

Steven Scherer, MD

Vice Chair for Academic Development, Department of Neurology; Emeritus Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Eric Lancaster

Eric Lancaster, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Neurology

Cranberry Township, PA20+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical NeurophysiologyNeuro-Ophthalmology
Hristelina Ilieva

Hristelina Ilieva, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology; Director, ALS Center

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
James Sejvar

James Sejvar, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Mckeesport, PA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Lee Harris

Lee Harris, M.D.

Associate Director, Abington Neurosciences Institute

Neurology

Warminster, PA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Paula Clemens

Paula Clemens, MD

Professor of Neurology, Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Human Genetics, and Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Vice Chair, VA Affairs; Chief, Division of Veterans Affairs

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Anahita Deboo

Anahita Deboo, MD

Professor, Neurology, Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine

Neurology

Fort Washington, PA15+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Atul Mangla

Atul Mangla, MD

Neurology Specialist

Neurology

Carlisle, PA20+ years
Vascular Neurology & StrokeNeuromuscular Medicine
Dustin Paul

Dustin Paul, D.O.

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology

Neurology

Hershey, PA10+ years
Child NeurologyNeuromuscular Medicine
Nandakumar Nagaraja

Nandakumar Nagaraja, M.D., M.S.

Vascular Neurologist

Neurology

Hershey, PA20+ years
Vascular Neurology & StrokeNeuromuscular Medicine
Lyle Ostrow

Lyle Ostrow, M.D., PH.D.

Director, ALS Postmortem Core

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
William Musser

William Musser, MD

National Medical Director, VA Telestroke Program

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA30+ years
Vascular Neurology & StrokeNeuromuscular Medicine
Bilal Saulat

Bilal Saulat, M.D.,

Neurology

Phila, PA20+ years
Sleep MedicineNeuromuscular Medicine
Sankar Bandyopadhyay

Sankar Bandyopadhyay, MD

Neurology

Hershey, PA30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyNeuromuscular Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

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