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Muscular Dystrophy SpecialistsPage 5

422 verified specialists treating muscular dystrophy from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Mayo Clinic, Lenox Hill 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.

Kamal Shouman

Kamal Shouman, M.D.

Consultant, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Rochester, MN15+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Michael Hutchinson

Michael Hutchinson, MD

Associate Clinical Professor of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Neurology

New York, NY
Neuromuscular Medicine
Jessica Nance

Jessica Nance, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Neurology

Baltimore, MD15+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineChild Neurology
Paul Magda

Paul Magda, DO

Neurology

Flushing, NY20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
John Morren

John Morren, M.D.

Director, Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship

Neurology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Neelam Goyal

Neelam Goyal, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Division of Neuromuscular Medicine

Neurology

Stanford, CA15+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Sujata Thawani

Sujata Thawani, M.D., M.P.H.

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

Neurology

New York, NY15+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Ming Guo

Ming Guo, MD

Professor of Neurology and Molecular and Medical Pharmacology; Director, UCLA Aging Center

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Anne Louise Oaklander

Anne Louise Oaklander, MD PHD

Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Director, Nerve Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Erik Pioro

Erik Pioro, MD, PHD

ALS Society of British Columbia Professor and Chair of ALS Research, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, University of British Columbia

Neurology

Chicago, IL
Neuromuscular Medicine
Laurie Gutmann

Laurie Gutmann, MD

Chair, Department of Neurology; Co-Director, Neuroscience Institute

Neurology

Indianapolis, IN30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyNeuromuscular Medicine
Eric Lancaster

Eric Lancaster, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Neurology

Cranberry Township, PA20+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical NeurophysiologyNeuro-Ophthalmology
Constantine Farmakidis

Constantine Farmakidis, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center

Neurology

Kansas City, KS20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Michelle Liu

Michelle Liu, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Neurology and Anesthesiology

Neurology

Long Island City, NY10+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Varun Sreenivasan

Varun Sreenivasan, MD

Director, Neuromuscular Pathology Lab; Program Director, Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology Fellowship

Neurology

Aurora, CO15+ years
Child NeurologyNeuromuscular Medicine
Jamal Ali

Jamal Ali, M.D.

Neurology

Hagerstown, MD30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Robert Kalb

Robert Kalb, MD

Director, Les Turner ALS Center; Chief of Neuromuscular Disease in the Department of Neurology; Joan and Paul Rubschlager Professor; Professor, Neurology (Neuromuscular Disease)

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Pariwat Thaisetthawatkul

Pariwat Thaisetthawatkul, MD

Professor of Neuromuscular Disorders; Division Chief, Neuromuscular Disorders

Neurology

Omaha, NE30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Carlayne Jackson

Carlayne Jackson, M.D.

Chair, Department of Neurology; Professor of Neurology and Otolaryngology

Neurology

San Antonio, TX30+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
John Kincaid

John Kincaid, MD

Kenneth L. and Selma G. Earnest Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Indianapolis, IN30+ 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.