The 20 Best Becker Muscular Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in philadelphia, PA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Becker Muscular Dystrophy near philadelphia, PA. Of these, 6 are Advanced, 6 are Experienced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Distinguished in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gihan Tennekoon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tennekoon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Distinguished in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia,, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Kozyak is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia,, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Kozyak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Mitral Atresia. Dr. Kozyak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Vickie & Jack Farber Institute For Neuroscience - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marinos Dalakas is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dalakas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stiff Person Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Hereditary Hyperekplexia, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Laminectomy. Dr. Dalakas is board certified in Neurology.

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    Advanced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Dowling is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dowling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, and Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis. Dr. Dowling is board certified in Neurology - Child Neurology, 2007. Dr. Dowling is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Matesanz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Matesanz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Matesanz is board certified in Neurology - Child Neurology, 2019. Dr. Matesanz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carol Wittlieb-Weber is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wittlieb-Weber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Cardiomyopathy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Wittlieb-Weber is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carsten Bonnemann is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bonnemann is rated as an Advanced 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 Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, and Hypotonia.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia,, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Rossano is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rossano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Heart Transplant, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Rossano is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Penn Nerve Center University City

    3737 Market Street, 7th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Elman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Elman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. Dr. Elman is board certified in Neurology, 2003. Dr. Elman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3401 N Broad St Ste C525, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Terry Heiman-Patterson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Heiman-Patterson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Neurology - Jenkintown

    500 York Rd, 
    Jenkintown, PA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sameh Morkous is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Morkous is rated as an Experienced 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and GAPO Syndrome. Dr. Morkous is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    University Of Pennsylvania

    3400 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Brown is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Monomelic Amyotrophy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia,, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Edelson is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Edelson is rated as an Experienced 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 Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Edelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    The Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia

    The Cardiac Center, 34th And Civic Center Blvd., 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew O'connor is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Experienced 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, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, and Heart Transplant. Dr. O'connor is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology, American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. O'connor is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 philadelphia, PA?

    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 philadelphia, PA?

    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 philadelphia, PA?

    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 philadelphia, PA?

    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 philadelphia, PA?

    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 philadelphia, PA?

    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 philadelphia, PA?

    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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