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Best Neuromuscular Medicine specialists in Florida

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Neuromuscular Medicine · Florida
Devon Rubin

Devon Rubin, MD

Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL
Elliot Dimberg

Elliot Dimberg, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL
James Wymer

James Wymer, MD

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

Neurology

Gainesville, FL
Peter Kang

Peter Kang, MD

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

Neurology

Gainesville, FL
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, FL
Christopher Lamb

Christopher Lamb, MD

Associate Program Director, Adult Neurology Residency

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL
Miguel Chuquilin

Miguel Chuquilin, M.D.

Neuromuscular Fellowship Director and Neurology Clerkship Director, University of Florida

Neurology

Tallahassee, FL
Amparo Gutierrez

Amparo Gutierrez, MD

Neurologist, Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute Neurology Group

Neurology

Orlando, FL
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, FL
Edmund Grant

Edmund Grant, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Tampa, FL
James Scott

James Scott, MD PHD.

Neurologist, AdventHealth Daytona Beach / Halifax Health Medical Center

Neurology

Daytona Beach, FL
Gregory Hanes

Gregory Hanes, MD

Director, Center for Neuromuscular Disorders, Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Neurology

Sarasota, FL
Taher Husainy

Taher Husainy, MD

Neurology

Vero Beach, FL
Khema Sharma

Khema Sharma, MD

Professor of Neurology, University of Miami School of Medicine

Neurology

Miami, FL
Ronald Oppenheim

Ronald Oppenheim, M.D.

Neurology

Winter Park, FL
Michelle Dompenciel

Michelle Dompenciel, M.D.

Neurology

Weston, FL
I-Hweii Chen

I-Hweii Chen, MD

Associate Professor-Neurology, College of Medicine

Neurology

New Port Richey, FL
Yassar Chakfe

Yassar Chakfe, MD

Founder, Brain & Nerve Center, Orlando (Neuromuscular Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology); Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Central Florida

Neurology

Orlando, FL
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, FL
Shannon Laboy

Shannon Laboy, M.D.

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist do?
A Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist is a Neurology physician with focused training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting nerves, muscles, and the neuromuscular junction. After completing Neurology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general neurologist typically handles day to day.
What conditions does a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist treat?
A Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist commonly treats ALS, myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophies, peripheral neuropathy, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and myopathies. Many also see closely related conditions within Neurology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general neurologist.
When should I see a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist?
Consider seeing a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist when you have unexplained weakness, numbness, or fatigue that may be neuromuscular in origin, when a primary care clinician or general neurologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.
How is a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist different from a general neurologist?
Both are board-eligible neurologists, but a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting nerves, muscles, and the neuromuscular junction. General neurologists treat a broad range of Neurology concerns; Neuromuscular Medicine neurologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with ALS, myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophies, peripheral neuropathy, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and myopathies.
How does Convene match me with a top Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist?
Convene Health evaluates neurologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.
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