The 20 Best Amyotonia Congenita Doctors Near Me in Texas, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Amyotonia Congenita near Texas, US. Of these, 7 are Advanced, 6 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Texas Neurology, P.A.

    6080 N Central Expy, Ste 100, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Heitzman completed his medical degree at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He finished his neurology training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas from 1990-1993, serving as Chief Resident from 1992-1993. He completed a fellowship in EMG, neuromuscular disease and neurophysiology at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio from 1993-1994. He currently holds positions at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Heitzman is a Fellow with the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Heitzman practices general neurology, but has particular interests in ALS, peripheral nerve and muscle problems, EMG and the use of botulinum toxins (cervical dystonia, hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, sialorrhea and spasticity). He is director of the ALS / Motor Neuron Disorder Clinic at Texas Neurology sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). He is currently participating in multiple clinical drug trials for neurologic diseases. Dr. Heitzman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Dysarthria, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Heitzman is board certified in Neuromuscular Medicine- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Distinguished in Amyotonia Congenita
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Distinguished in Amyotonia Congenita
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences At Dell Children's-Specialty Pavilion

    4910 Mueller Blvd Ste 300, 
    Austin, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vettaikorumakankav Vedanarayanan is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Vedanarayanan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Amyotonia Congenita, and Dystrophinopathy.

    Advanced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Holistic Medicine
    Advanced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Holistic Medicine

    UT Southwestern - Dept Of Pediatric Neurology

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaitlin Batley is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Ms. Batley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Amyotonia Congenita, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Thymectomy.

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    Experienced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Amyotonia Congenita

    Lone Star Neurology

    Denton, TX 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saurabh Shukla is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Denton, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Shukla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Thromboangiitis Obliterans, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, and Migraine. Dr. Shukla is board certified in Neuromuscular Medicine- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurology- American Board Of Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farida Abid is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Abid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dysferlinopathy, Amyotonia Congenita, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Advanced in Amyotonia Congenita

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Cannon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Cannon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Periodic Paralysis, Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, and Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis.

    Advanced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Advanced in Amyotonia Congenita

    Neurocenter Texas PA

    7701 Las Colinas Rdg Ste 260, 
    Irving, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Salmon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irving, Texas. Dr. Salmon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Conversion Disorder.

    Advanced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Advanced in Amyotonia Congenita

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Iannaccone is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Iannaccone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Advanced in Amyotonia Congenita

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Elliott is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Neurology
    Experienced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Neurology

    Neuropsychology Clinic At UT Southwestern At Empire Plaza 2

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd Fl 8, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaida Khan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Dysferlinopathy, VEXAS Syndrome, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Amyotonia Congenita

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaya Trivedi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Trivedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Polymyositis, Myasthenia Gravis, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd 7200, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zurisadai Castillo is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Castillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Pompe Disease, Infant Botulism, and Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 950, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Lotze is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lotze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Amyotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Berge Minassian is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Minassian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Epilepsy, and Batten Disease.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see an Amyotonia Congenita doctor in Texas, US?

    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 an Amyotonia Congenita doctor in Texas, US?

    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 Amyotonia Congenita doctors in Texas, US?

    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 Amyotonia Congenita doctors in Texas, US?

    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 an Amyotonia Congenita doctor in Texas, US?

    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 Amyotonia Congenita doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Amyotonia Congenita 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 an Amyotonia Congenita doctor in Texas, US?

    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 Amyotonia Congenita 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 Amyotonia Congenita 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 Amyotonia Congenita doctors in Texas, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Amyotonia Congenita 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 an Amyotonia Congenita doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Amyotonia Congenita 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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