The 20 Best Becker Muscular Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in Columbus, OH

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Becker Muscular Dystrophy near Columbus, OH. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced, 6 are Elite and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Elite in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zarife Sahenk is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Sahenk is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.

    Elite in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Elite in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Mendell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Mendell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

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

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Flanigan is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Flanigan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Dystrophinopathy, and Vici Syndrome.

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    Elite in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Elite in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Nationwide Children's Hospital, Cardiology

    700 Childrens Drive, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kan Hor is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hor is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Cardiomyopathy, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Dr. Hor is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Elite in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatrics
    Elite in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatrics

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cuixia Tian is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Tian is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Dysferlinopathy, and Paramyotonia Congenita.

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

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Connolly is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Connolly is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Distinguished in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Ryan is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Ryan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Cardiomyopathy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), and Heart Transplant.

    Distinguished in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Office

    3333 Burnet Ave # 2003, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chet Villa is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Villa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 95 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.

    Distinguished in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Cripe is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Cripe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Cardiomyopathy, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Heart Transplant.

    Advanced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatrics | Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatrics | Transplant Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center

    8950 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerard Boyle is a Pediatrics specialist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 52 years. Dr. Boyle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, Myocarditis, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Infectious Myocarditis, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Boyle is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 1994.

    Distinguished in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Distinguished in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Waldrop is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Waldrop is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Dystrophinopathy.

    Distinguished in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Distinguished in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stefan Nicolau is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Nicolau is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Lang is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Lang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Kawasaki Disease, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Polston is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Polston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Dr. Polston is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2008.

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

    Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

    33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Avon, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Norman Sese is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Sese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Hydrocephalus. Dr. Sese is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2005.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Akron General Health Center

    676 South Broadway Street, 
    Akron, OH 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Bennett is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Akron, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, Noonan Syndrome, Cardiomyopathic Lentiginosis, and Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked. Dr. Bennett is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2022.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Claytor is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Claytor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Claytor is board certified in American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, 2024.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

    Independence Family Health Center

    5001 Rockside Road, 
    Independence, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Atanase Craciun is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Craciun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation, and Orthostatic Hypotension. Dr. Craciun is board certified in American Board Of Sleep Medicine, 1997.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Hayes is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hayes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Cardiomyopathy, Dextrocardia, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Lorts is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Lorts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, and Heart Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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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