The 20 Best Distal Myopathy 2 Doctors Near Me in Philadelphia, PA

Find the Top Distal Myopathy 2 Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Distal Myopathy 2 near Philadelphia, PA. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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17 providers found
    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Neurology - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Melvin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Myopathy 2. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Phenylketonuria (PKU), West Syndrome, and Seizures. Dr. Melvin is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Distinguished in Distal Myopathy 2
    Distinguished in Distal Myopathy 2

    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

    330 South 9th Street, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lauren Elman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Elman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Myopathy 2. 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 Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy. Dr. Elman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Neurology
    Advanced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Neurology

    Temple University Hospital

    3401 N Broad St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jin Luo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Luo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Myopathy 2. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Gaucher Disease, Gaucher Disease Type 3, and Gaucher Disease Type 2.

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    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2

    Penn Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Rittenhouse

    1800 Lombard Street, 1st Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Abramoff is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abramoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Myopathy 2. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Abramoff is board certified in Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, 2018 and Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, 2018. Dr. Abramoff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2

    Penn Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Rittenhouse

    1800 Lombard Street, 1st Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Franklin Caldera is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Caldera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Myopathy 2. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Caldera is board certified in Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, 2007.

    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2

    Penn Neurology Pennsylvania Hospital

    330 South 9th Street, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Price is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Myopathy 2. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Stroke, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Price is board certified in Neuromuscular Medicine, 2011 and Neurology, 2008.

    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2

    Perelman Center For Advanced Medicine South Pavilion, 2nd Floor

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chafic Karam is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Karam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Myopathy 2. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, Tissue Biopsy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Karam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Neurology
    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Neurology

    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

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

    Colin Quinn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Quinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Myopathy 2. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Inclusion Body Myositis, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Quinn is board certified in Neuromuscular Medicine, 2012 and Neurology, 2011. Dr. Quinn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Myopathy 2. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Matesanz is board certified in Neurology - Child Neurology, 2019. Dr. Matesanz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2

    Office

    3500 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sabrina Wai Yum is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wai Yum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Myopathy 2. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Amyotonia Congenita, X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2

    Penn Neurology University City

    3737 Market Street, 8th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sami Khella is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Myopathy 2. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Khella is board certified in Neurology, 1990. Dr. Khella is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2100 W Girard Ave, 
    Phila, PA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Felix Vershvovsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phila, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vershvovsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Myopathy 2. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Typhoid Fever, and Hepatitis A.

    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Office

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

    John Brandsema is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brandsema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Myopathy 2. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia

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

    Elizabeth Kichula is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kichula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Myopathy 2. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and West Syndrome.

    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Shriners Children's Philadelphia

    3551 N Broad St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bethany Lipa is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lipa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Myopathy 2. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel, Cerebral Palsy, Paraplegia, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.

    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Neurology
    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Neurology

    Temple University Of The Commonwealth System Of Higher Education

    2450 W Hunting Park Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Kwan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Myopathy 2. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2
    Experienced in Distal Myopathy 2

    Office

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

    Terry Heiman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Heiman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Distal Myopathy 2. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Distal Myopathy 2?

    Distal myopathy 2 is a condition characterized by weakness of specific muscles that begins in adulthood. It is a form of muscular dystrophy that specifically involves muscles in the throat, lower legs, and forearms. Muscles farther from the center of the body, like the muscles of the lower legs and forearms, are known as distal muscles.

    When should I see a Distal Myopathy 2 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 Distal Myopathy 2 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 Distal Myopathy 2 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 Distal Myopathy 2 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 Distal Myopathy 2 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 Distal Myopathy 2 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Distal Myopathy 2 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 Distal Myopathy 2 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 Distal Myopathy 2 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 Distal Myopathy 2 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 Distal Myopathy 2 doctors near Philadelphia, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Distal Myopathy 2 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 Distal Myopathy 2 doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Distal Myopathy 2 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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