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422 verified specialists treating muscular dystrophy from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Franciscan Health Mooresville, Franciscan Health Indianapolis, and Riverview Health. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Leo D'ambrosio

Leo D'ambrosio, MD

Neurology

Indianapolis, IN30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Stephen Goutman

Stephen Goutman, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Ann Arbor, MI15+ 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
Christoph Karch

Christoph Karch, M.D., DR.MED.

Professor (Affiliated), Adult Neurology

Neurology

San Jose, CA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Lan Zhou

Lan Zhou, MD

Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
David Lin

David Lin, MD

Director, Neurorecovery Clinic

Neurology

Boston, MA10+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Steven Herskovitz

Steven Herskovitz, MD

Professor of Clinical Neurology and Director, EMG Lab and Neuromuscular Division

Neurology

Bronx, NY30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Urvi Desai

Urvi Desai, MD

Director, Carolinas MDA Care Center

Neurology

Charlotte, NC30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineSleep Medicine
Leo Wang

Leo Wang, MD, PHD

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Seattle, WA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Jafar Kafaie

Jafar Kafaie, MD

Assistant Professor of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Neurology

Saint Louis, MO30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Gary Pattee

Gary Pattee, M.D.

Neurologist, Nebraska Medicine

Neurology

Lincoln, NE30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Kathy Chuang

Kathy Chuang, MD

Co-Director, Paralysis Program; Chief, Neuromuscular Rehabilitation

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Douglas Sinclair

Douglas Sinclair, D.O.

Neurology

West Columbia, SC20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
David Glander

David Glander, MD

Neurology

Shelbyville, IN30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
John Chen

John Chen, M.D.

Specialty Registrar

Neurology

Orange, CA30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineBrain Injury Medicine
Sukanthi Kovvuru

Sukanthi Kovvuru, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Little Rock, AR15+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
James Morgan

James Morgan, M.D., PH.D.

Medical Director, ALS Clinic at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional

Neurology

Salisbury, MD30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Keith McAvoy

Keith McAvoy, M.D.

Section Chief, General Neurology, Manchester Division; Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth

Neurology

Manchester, NH15+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Joseph Americo Fernandes

Joseph Americo Fernandes, MD

Professor of Neuromuscular Disorders; Chief, Neuromuscular Division; Director, ALS Program

Neurology

Omaha, NE30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Kevin Flanigan

Kevin Flanigan, MD

Director, Center for Gene Therapy; Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology, Ohio State University

Neurology

Columbus, OH
Child NeurologyNeuromuscular Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of muscular dystrophy specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Muscular Dystrophy as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a muscular dystrophy specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for muscular dystrophy depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these muscular dystrophy specialists accepting new patients?
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. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
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.