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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 Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and NYU Langone Hospitals. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Amanda Guidon

Amanda Guidon, MD

Chief of the Neuromuscular Division, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA15+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
Mahsa Mehrazin

Mahsa Mehrazin, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY20+ 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
Marshall Keilson

Marshall Keilson, MD

Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Jeffrey Ralph

Jeffrey Ralph, M.D.

Neurology

Neurology

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Bashar Katirji

Bashar Katirji, MD

Professor of Neurology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; Director, Neuromuscular Center and EMG Laboratory, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Neurology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Jeffrey Rothstein

Jeffrey Rothstein, M.D.

Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience; Director, Brain Science Institute; John Griffin Director of the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research; Director, Pedersen Brain Science Institute

Neurology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
James Wymer

James Wymer, MD

Professor & Division Chief; Melvin Greer Professor, MD-NEUROMUSCULAR NEUROLOGY

Neurology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineMultiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
John Ravits

John Ravits, MD

Professor of Neurosciences, UCSD School of Medicine

Neurology

La Jolla, CA30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
Yuen So

Yuen So, MD

Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (Adult Neurology), Emeritus

Neurology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyNeuromuscular Medicine
Peter Kang

Peter Kang, MD

Professor of Pediatrics & Chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurology, University of Florida College of Medicine

Neurology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Michelle Mauermann

Michelle Mauermann, MD

Chair, Division of Neuromuscular Medicine

Neurology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Robert Sufit

Robert Sufit, MD

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Vernon Hills, IL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Kelly Gwathmey

Kelly Gwathmey, M.D.

Associate Professor and Director, VCU ALS Clinic and Division of Neuromuscular Chief

Neurology

Richmond, VA15+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Raghav Govindarajan

Raghav Govindarajan, MD

Adjunct Professor of Clinical Neurology

Neurology

O Fallon, IL15+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineMovement Disorders
Clifton Gooch

Clifton Gooch, M.D.

Professor and Chair of Neurology and Associate Dean for Clinical Research at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

Neurology

Tampa, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Hani Kushlaf

Hani Kushlaf, MD

Professor of Neurology and Pathology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Neurology

West Chester, OH20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
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
Wolfgang Singer

Wolfgang Singer, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Neurology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineAutonomic Disorders
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

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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.