The 20 Best Becker Muscular Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in Boston, MA

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The 20 Best Becker Muscular Dystrophy Doctors near Boston, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Becker Muscular Dystrophy near Boston, MA. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 2 are Distinguished, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Department Of Neurology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Basil Darras is a Pediatric Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Darras is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, and Gastrostomy.

    Seward B. Rutkove
    Distinguished in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Distinguished in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seward Rutkove is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rutkove is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Orchiectomy.

    Sandeep Kumar
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Stroke Division, 330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Sandeep Kumar is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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    Elizabeth M. Raynor
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Raynor is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Raynor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Post Polio Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Pushpa Narayanaswami
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil

    Pushpa Narayanaswami is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Narayanaswami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Polymyositis, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, and Thymectomy.

    Distinguished in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Distinguished in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

    Department Of Neurology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Partha Ghosh is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ghosh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Amyotonia Congenita.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

    Office

    185 Cambridge St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Swoboda is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Swoboda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Muscle Atrophy, and Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatrics

    Department Of Cardiology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Siegel is a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Siegel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Mitral Stenosis, Pulmonary Atresia, Mitral Atresia, and Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).

    Anthony Amato
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

    Hale Building For Transformative Medicine On BWH Main Campus

    60 Fenwood Rd, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Amato is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Amato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thurman Wheeler is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Dystrophinopathy.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Codrin Lungu is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lungu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Rind is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rind is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Hemophilia B, Blood Clots, and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Neurology

    Cambridge Health Alliance

    1493 Cambridge St, 
    Cambridge, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hong Yu is a Neurologist in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Endoscopy, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics

    Boston Childrens Heart Foundation Inc

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Esteso is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Esteso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital Mitral Stenosis, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Esteso is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Department Of Neurology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Urion is a Pediatric Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Urion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Hydranencephaly, Lissencephaly 1, Lissencephaly, and Joubert Syndrome.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vijay Ganesh is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ganesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Polymicrogyria, Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ganesh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Neurology

    Cha Everett Hospital

    103 Garland St, 
    Everett, MA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Datta is a Neurologist in Everett, Massachusetts. Dr. Datta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Septic Arthritis, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatrics

    Office

    45 Wiggins Ave, 
    Bedford, MA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Kaye is a Pediatrics provider in Bedford, Massachusetts. Dr. Kaye is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

    Lahey Primary Care Lexington

    16 Hayden Ave, 
    Lexington, MA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Indranil Bhattacharya is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lexington, Massachusetts. Dr. Bhattacharya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Lactate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Thrombocytopenia, Purpura, and Blood Clots.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pain Medicine

    Boston Surgery Center LLC

    85 1st Ave, 
    Waltham, MA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Giblin is a Pain Medicine provider in Waltham, Massachusetts. Dr. Giblin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Microvascular Decompression.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Becker Muscular Dystrophy?

    Becker muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder that involves slowly worsening muscle weakness of the legs and pelvis.

    When should I see a Becker Muscular Dystrophy doctor near Boston, MA?

    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 Becker Muscular Dystrophy doctor near Boston, MA?

    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 Becker Muscular Dystrophy doctors near Boston, MA?

    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 Becker Muscular Dystrophy doctors near Boston, MA?

    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 Becker Muscular Dystrophy doctor near Boston, MA?

    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 Becker Muscular Dystrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Becker Muscular 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 Becker Muscular Dystrophy doctor near Boston, MA?

    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 Becker Muscular 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 Becker Muscular 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 Becker Muscular Dystrophy doctors near Boston, MA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Becker Muscular 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 Becker Muscular Dystrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Becker Muscular 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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