Neuromuscular Disease Specialists in Virginia
6 verified specialists treating neuromuscular disease are listed for Virginia. Coverage is strongest around Richmond, Norfolk, and Abingdon. Common hospital affiliations include VCU Medical Center, St. David's Medical Center, and VCU Health Neuroscience, Orthopaedic and Wellness Center.


Kelly Gwathmey, M.D.
Associate Professor and Director, VCU ALS Clinic and Division of Neuromuscular Chief
Neurology
Richmond, VA15+ years113+ pubs
Neuromuscular Medicine


Kamal Chemali, M.D.
Director, Sentara Neuromuscular and Autonomic Center
Neurology
Norfolk, VA15+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine


Robert Lanoue, M.D.
Neurology
Norfolk, VA30+ years
Headache Medicine


Shaena Blevins, M.D.
Neurology
Abingdon, VA20+ years1+ pubs
Neuromuscular Medicine


Leon Moores, MD, DSc
System Medical Director, Pediatric Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
Fairfax, VA30+ years
Pediatric Neurosurgery


Nilesh Vyas, MD
Neurological Surgery
Neurology
Dumfries, VA20+ years47+ pubs
Neuromuscular Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this list of neuromuscular disease specialists in Virginia built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Neuromuscular Disease as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Virginia. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a neuromuscular disease specialist in Virginia?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to neuromuscular disease. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these neuromuscular disease specialists accepting new patients in Virginia?
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.
What is Neuromuscular Disease?
Neuromuscular Disease 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 neuromuscular disease care.