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Muscular Dystrophy Specialists in Philadelphia, PA

9 verified specialists treating muscular dystrophy are listed for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Profiles cover focus areas including Neuromuscular Medicine. Common hospital affiliations include University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, and OHSU 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
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
Hristelina Ilieva

Hristelina Ilieva, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology; Director, ALS Center

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Lyle Ostrow

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

Director, ALS Postmortem Core

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Rebecca Hsu

Rebecca Hsu, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA6 years
Neuromuscular Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of muscular dystrophy specialists in Philadelphia built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Muscular Dystrophy as a clinical focus area and whose practice city is Philadelphia, 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?
Start with clinical fit. Specialists on this page include focus areas like Neuromuscular Medicine. Then compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to muscular dystrophy.
Are these muscular dystrophy specialists accepting new patients in Philadelphia?
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.