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    MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Myotonic Dystrophy near Stanford, CA. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

    Location:
    Stanford, CA, US
    26 providers found
    Neurology
    Neurology

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Day is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Day and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Paramyotonia Congenita.

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacinda Sampson is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Sampson and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Oculodentodigital Dysplasia, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Thymectomy.

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    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Wheeler is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Wheeler and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.

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    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marco Perez is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Perez and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Long QT Syndrome 1, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Cardiac Ablation.

    Neurology | Neuroradiology
    Neurology | Neuroradiology

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neelam Goyal is a Neurologist and a Neuroradiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Goyal and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Inclusion Body Myositis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 mi)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maxwell Greene is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Greene has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Neurology
    Neurology

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 mi)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yuen So is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. So has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sungho Cho is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Cho and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Srikanth Muppidi is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Muppidi and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Familial Dysautonomia, Low Blood Pressure, and Orthostatic Hypotension.

    Sleep Medicine | Neurology | Psychiatry
    Sleep Medicine | Neurology | Psychiatry

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 mi)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emmanuel Mignot is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Mignot has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Drowsiness, Narcolepsy, Kleine Levin Syndrome, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

    Neurology | Neuroradiology
    Neurology | Neuroradiology

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 mi)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarada Sakamuri is a Neurologist and a Neuroradiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Sakamuri has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Peripheral Neuropathy, Brachial Plexopathy, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine
    455 Oconnor Dr, Suite 200, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (14.1 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ankita Shah is a Family Medicine provider in San Jose, California. Dr. Shah and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5, Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Paramyotonia Congenita.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    County Of Santa Clara

    500 Tully Rd, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (19.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lakshmi Bythadka is an Internal Medicine provider in San Jose, California. Dr. Bythadka and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are High Potassium Level, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Neurology | Pediatrics

    Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

    505 Parnassus Ave, M1490, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (28.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Ralph is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ralph and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

    Premiercare Physicians A California General Partnership

    1470 Bessie Ave, 
    Tracy, CA 
     (45.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pranjalkumar Patel is a Family Medicine provider in Tracy, California. Dr. Patel and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Vitamin D Deficiency, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine

    Rhode Island Street Care Center

    350 Rhode Island St, Suite 200, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (26.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Vazquez is a Family Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Vazquez and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Low Sodium Level, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Vazquez is currently accepting new patients.

    Neurology
    Neurology

    Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

    400 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (28.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Min Kang is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kang and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, Migraine, and Stent Placement.

    1126 Bush St, Apartment 202, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (28.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hans Katzberg is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Katzberg and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

    University Of California San Francisco

    2330 Post St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (29.1 mi)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Rosow is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Rosow has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    University Of California San Francisco

    2330 Post St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (29.1 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Hoerth is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hoerth and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

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    Last Updated: 03/06/2025

    What is the definition of Myotonic Dystrophy?

    Myotonic dystrophy is part of a group of inherited disorders called muscular dystrophies. It is the most common form of muscular dystrophy that begins in adulthood.

    When should I see a Myotonic Dystrophy doctor near Stanford, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Myotonic Dystrophy doctor near Stanford, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Myotonic Dystrophy doctors near Stanford, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Myotonic Dystrophy doctors near Stanford, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Myotonic Dystrophy doctor near Stanford, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Myotonic Dystrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Myotonic Dystrophy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Myotonic Dystrophy doctor near Stanford, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Myotonic Dystrophy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Myotonic Dystrophy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Myotonic Dystrophy doctors near Stanford, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Myotonic Dystrophy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Myotonic Dystrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Myotonic Dystrophy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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