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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 Houston Methodist, Houston Methodist Hospital, and Matagorda Regional Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Darine Kassar

Darine Kassar, M.D.

Neurology

Houston, TX20+ 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
Johnny Salameh

Johnny Salameh, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology Practice, Indiana University School of Medicine

Neurology

Albion, IN20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Sakshi Bajaj

Sakshi Bajaj, MD

Director of Deep Brain Stimulation at North Shore University Hospital

Neurology

Great Neck, NY20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Charles Jablecki

Charles Jablecki, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Neurosciences, UCSD (Volunteer Faculty)

Neurology

San Diego, CA
Neuromuscular Medicine
Syed Shahkhan

Syed Shahkhan, MD

Neurology

Blaine, MN20+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyNeuromuscular Medicine
Abigail Schwaede

Abigail Schwaede, MD

Program Director, Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship

Neurology

Chicago, IL
Neuromuscular MedicineChild Neurology
Chamindra Laverty

Chamindra Laverty, M.D.

Neurology

La Jolla, CA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Scott Vota

Scott Vota, D.O.

Neurology

Kilmarnock, VA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Mai Yamakawa

Mai Yamakawa, MD

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA10+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Nicholas Brennecke

Nicholas Brennecke, MD

Neurology

Cleveland, OH9 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
Joshua Alpers

Joshua Alpers, M.D.

Neurology

Chattanooga, TN20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Nirmal Andrapalliyal

Nirmal Andrapalliyal, MD

Physician, Neuromuscular Center

Neurology

Cleveland, OH8 years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Philip Baese

Philip Baese, M.D.

Associate Professor and Division Chief of Child Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah

Neurology

Salt Lake City, UT20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Baijayanta Maiti

Baijayanta Maiti, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology and Radiology; Program Director, Movement Disorders Fellowship

Neurology

Saint Louis, MO20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
John Shumko

John Shumko, M.D.

Chairman, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Neurology

Chatham, NJ30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Eric Rider

Eric Rider, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology

Neurology

Stanford, CA10+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Armin Maghsoudlou

Armin Maghsoudlou, M.D

Associate Professor at Hofstra School of Medicine

Neurology

Boston, MA15+ years
Neuromuscular 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.