The 20 Best Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in VLG, BE

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy near VLG, BE. Of these, 45 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Nathalie M. Goemans
    Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Nathalie M. Goemans
    Referral may be required
    Department Of Rehabilitation Sciences, 
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Nathalie Goemans practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Goemans is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Liesbeth H. De Waele
    Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Liesbeth H. De Waele
    Referral may be required

    AZ Maria Middelares

    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Liesbeth De Waele practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. De Waele is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, and Tuberous Sclerosis.

    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Gunnar M. Buyse
    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Gunnar M. Buyse
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Gunnar Buyse practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Buyse is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Dandy-Walker Syndrome, and Encephalocele.

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    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Marleen Van Den Hauwe
    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Marleen Van Den Hauwe
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Marleen Van Den Hauwe practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Van Den Hauwe is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Ines Vandekerckhove
    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Ines Vandekerckhove
    Referral may be required

    KU Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Ines Vandekerckhove practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Vandekerckhove is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, and Rhizotomy.

    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Jasmine Hoskens
    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Jasmine Hoskens
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Jasmine Hoskens practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Hoskens is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy.

    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Katrijn Klingels
    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Katrijn Klingels
    Referral may be required
    Diepenbeek, VLG, BE 

    Katrijn Klingels practices practicing medicine in Diepenbeek, Belgium. Klingels is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Kaat Desloovere
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Kaat Desloovere
    Referral may be required
    Department Of Rehabilitation Sciences, 
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Kaat Desloovere practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Desloovere is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Rhizotomy, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Boel D. De Paepe-Paepe
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Boel D. De Paepe-Paepe
    Referral may be required
    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Boel De Paepe-Paepe practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. De Paepe-Paepe is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, Polymyositis, and Dermatomyositis.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Sam Geuens
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Sam Geuens
    Referral may be required

    KU Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Sam Geuens practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Geuens is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Erectile Dysfunction (ED).

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Hilde B. Feys
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Hilde B. Feys
    Referral may be required

    KU Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Hilde Feys practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Feys is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Athetosis, Spasticity, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Rhizotomy.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Maurilio M. Sampaolesi
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Maurilio M. Sampaolesi
    Referral may be required

    KU Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Maurilio Sampaolesi practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Sampaolesi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Rhabdomyosarcoma.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Jan L. De Bleecker
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Jan L. De Bleecker
    Referral may be required
    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Jan De Bleecker practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. De Bleecker is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Myositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Anja Van Campenhout
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Anja Van Campenhout
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Anja Van Campenhout practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Van Campenhout is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Rhizotomy, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Caroline Merckx
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Caroline Merckx
    Referral may be required
    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Caroline Merckx practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. Ms. Merckx is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Necrosis, and Inclusion Body Myositis.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Sandrine Herbelet
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Sandrine Herbelet
    Referral may be required
    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Sandrine Herbelet practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. Ms. Herbelet is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypomelanotic Disorder, Vitiligo, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Nathalie M. De Beukelaer
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Nathalie M. De Beukelaer
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Nathalie De Beukelaer practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. De Beukelaer is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Marije Goudriaan
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Marije Goudriaan
    Referral may be required
    Department Of Rehabilitation Sciences, 
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Marije Goudriaan practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Goudriaan is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Friedl De Groote
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Friedl De Groote
    Referral may be required

    KU Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Friedl De Groote practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. De Groote is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Nico L. Van De Veire
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Nico L. Van De Veire
    Referral may be required

    AZ Groeninge

    Kortrijk, VLG, BE 

    Nico Van De Veire practices practicing medicine in Kortrijk, Belgium. Van De Veire is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Their clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Myocarditis, and Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM).

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?

    Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) affects the muscles, leading to muscle wasting that gets worse over time. DMD occurs primarily in males, though in rare cases may affect females. The symptoms of DMD include progressive weakness and loss (atrophy) of both skeletal and heart muscle. Early signs may include delayed ability to sit, stand, or walk and difficulties learning to speak. Muscle weakness is usually noticeable in early childhood. DMD is caused by genetic changes (DNA variants) in the DMD gene. DMD is inherited in an X-linked recessive pattern and may occur in people who do not have a family history of DMD. Diagnosis of DMD is based on the symptoms, clinical exam, and the result of a biopsy to remove a small piece of muscle for examination under a microscope. The result of genetic testing may also help confirm the diagnosis. Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD), a milder form of muscular dystrophy, is also caused by genetic changes in the DMD gene.

    When should I see a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 do I find the best Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctor in VLG, BE?

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    How does MediFind rank Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctors in VLG, BE?

    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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctors in VLG, BE?

    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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Duchenne 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 Duchenne 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 Duchenne 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctors in VLG, BE?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Duchenne 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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