The 20 Best Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in British Columbia, CA

Find the Top Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy near British Columbia, CA. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Shelagh M. Szabo
    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Shelagh M. Szabo
    203 343 Railway St, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Shelagh Szabo practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Szabo is rated as a Distinguished 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 Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Kathryn A. Selby
    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Kathryn A. Selby
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Kathryn Selby practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Selby 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 Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Christina J. Qian
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Christina J. Qian
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Christina Qian practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Qian is rated as an Advanced 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 Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Friedreich Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

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    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Fabio M. Rossi
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Fabio M. Rossi
    2222 Health Sciences Mall, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Fabio Rossi practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Rossi 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Marine Theret
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Marine Theret
    2222 Health Sciences Mall, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Marine Theret practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Theret 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, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Evan Popoff
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Evan Popoff
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Evan Popoff practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Popoff is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Fungal Nail Infection, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Karissa M. Johnston
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Karissa M. Johnston
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Karissa Johnston practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Johnston is rated as an Experienced 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 Migraine, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Urinary Incontinence.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Basia M. Rogula
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Basia M. Rogula
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Basia Rogula practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Rogula is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Pascal N. Bernatchez
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Pascal N. Bernatchez
    St Paul's Hospital, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Pascal Bernatchez practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Bernatchez is rated as an Experienced 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 Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B, Marfan Syndrome, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Miyoshi Myopathy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Osvaldo Contreras
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Osvaldo Contreras
    2222 Health Sciences Mall, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Osvaldo Contreras practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Contreras is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Morten Ritso
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Morten Ritso
    2222 Health Sciences Mall, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Morten Ritso practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Ritso is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Alexis T. Mickle
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Alexis T. Mickle
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Alexis Mickle practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Mickle is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Food Allergy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Fungal Nail Infection.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    David F. Wensley
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    David F. Wensley
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    David Wensley practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Wensley is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Restless Legs Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Paronychia.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Lin W. Tung
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Lin W. Tung
    2222 Health Sciences Mall, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Lin Tung practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Tung is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Their clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Alison M. Deighton
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Alison M. Deighton
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Alison Deighton practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Deighton is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, Urinary Incontinence, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Andrea E. Bever
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Andrea E. Bever
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Andrea Bever practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Bever is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Food Allergy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Alireza Heravi-Baradaran
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Alireza Heravi-Baradaran
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Alireza Heravi-Baradaran practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Heravi-Baradaran is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schimke Immuno-Osseous Dysplasia, Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome, X-Linked Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Tarda, and Chondrodystrophy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Melina Messing
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Melina Messing
    St. Paul's Hospital, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Melina Messing practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Messing is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Nadia Milad
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Nadia Milad
    St. Paul's Hospital, 
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Nadia Milad practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Milad is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B, Marfan Syndrome, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Jessica S. Dunne
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Jessica S. Dunne
    Vancouver, BC, CA 

    Jessica Dunne practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Dunne is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Food Allergy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Asthma, and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 British Columbia, CA?

    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 British Columbia, CA?

    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 British Columbia, CA?

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    How does MediFind rank Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctors in British Columbia, CA?

    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 British Columbia, CA?

    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 British Columbia, CA?

    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 British Columbia, CA?

    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 British Columbia, CA?

    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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