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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 Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, UF Health Shands Hospital, and St. David's Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Miguel Chuquilin

Miguel Chuquilin, M.D.

Neuromuscular Fellowship Director and Neurology Clerkship Director, University of Florida

Neurology

Tallahassee, FL20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Albert Smith

Albert Smith, M.D.

Professor and Chair of Neurology; Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist

Neurology

Salt Lake City, UT30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyNeuromuscular Medicine
Brett Morrison

Brett Morrison, M.D., PH.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Neurology

Baltimore, MD20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Jinny Tavee

Jinny Tavee, MD

Neurology

Denver, CO20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Jaya Trivedi

Jaya Trivedi, MD

Professor & Vice Chair for Ambulatory Operations and External Relations, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Dallas, TX30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
Pushpa Narayanaswami

Pushpa Narayanaswami, MD

Professor of Clinical Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Neurology

Chelsea, MA30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
Vinay Chaudhry

Vinay Chaudhry, M.D.

Chief, Division of Neuromuscular Disorders; James F. Howard Jr. Distinguished Professor of Neuromuscular Diseases; Vice Chair, Faculty Affairs

Neurology

Chapel Hill, NC30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Arjun Seth

Arjun Seth, MD

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL10+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Amparo Gutierrez

Amparo Gutierrez, MD

Neurologist, Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute Neurology Group

Neurology

Orlando, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Michael Benatar

Michael Benatar, M.D.

Professor of Neurology and Public Health Sciences; Chief, Neuromuscular Division; Walter Bradley Chair in ALS Research; Executive Director, ALS Center; Vice Chair for Clinical and Translational Research

Neurology

Miami, FL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Richard Nowak

Richard Nowak, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology; Director, Program in Clinical & Translational Neuromuscular Research; Director, Yale Myasthenia Gravis Clinic

Neurology

New Haven, CT15+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Daniela Menichella

Daniela Menichella, MD

Associate Professor, Neurology (Neuromuscular Disease), Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Richard Barohn

Richard Barohn, M.D.

Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, University of Missouri

Neurology

Columbia, MO30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Bakri Elsheikh

Bakri Elsheikh, MD

Professor of Clinical Neurology; Director, Electromyography Laboratory

Neurology

Columbus, OH30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyNeuromuscular Medicine
Srikanth Muppidi

Srikanth Muppidi, MD

Clinical Professor, Adult Neurology

Neurology

Stanford, CA20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Colin Quinn

Colin Quinn, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Elie Naddaf

Elie Naddaf, M.D

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Rochester, MN15+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Rajeev Motiwala

Rajeev Motiwala, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology

Neurology

New York, NY30+ 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
Yadollah Harati

Yadollah Harati, MD

Director, Neuromuscular Disease Center

Neurology

Houston, TX30+ 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.