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

Find the Top Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 132 doctor with experience in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy near Ontario, CA. Of these, 112 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Leanne M. Ward
    Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Leanne M. Ward
    401 Smyth Rd, R250H, K1H 8L1, 
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Leanne Ward practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Ward is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypophosphatemia, Rickets, X-Linked Hypophosphatemia, and Malnutrition.

    Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Utkarsh J. Dang
    Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Utkarsh J. Dang
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Utkarsh Dang practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Dang is rated as an Elite 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, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Addison's Disease.

    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Hugh J. Mcmillan
    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Hugh J. Mcmillan
    401 Smyth Road, 
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Hugh Mcmillan practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Mcmillan is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. 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), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Laura C. Mcadam
    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Laura C. Mcadam
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Laura Mcadam practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Mcadam 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, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Sherri L. Katz
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Sherri L. Katz
    401 Smyth Road, K1H 8KL, 
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Sherri Katz practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Katz is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Adenoidectomy, and Heart Transplant.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Vladimir Ljubicic
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Vladimir Ljubicic
    Hamilton, ON, CA 

    Vladimir Ljubicic practices practicing medicine in Hamilton, Canada. Mr. Ljubicic is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Giorgio A. Tasca
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Giorgio A. Tasca
    451 Smyth Road, K1H 8 M5, 
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Giorgio Tasca practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Tasca is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, and Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Meghan C. Hughes
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Meghan C. Hughes
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Meghan Hughes practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Hughes 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, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Catherine A. Bellissimo
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Catherine A. Bellissimo
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Catherine Bellissimo practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Bellissimo 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, Hyperglycerolemia, Tenotomy, and Lung Transplant.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Michael A. Rudnicki
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Michael A. Rudnicki
    501 Smyth Road, K1H 8L6, 
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Michael Rudnicki practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Rudnicki is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Hypertension, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Christopher G. Perry
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Christopher G. Perry
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Christopher Perry practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Perry 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, Muscle Atrophy, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Bernard J. Jasmin
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Bernard J. Jasmin
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Bernard Jasmin practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Jasmin is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Douglas A. Mckim
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Douglas A. Mckim
    501 Smyth Rd, K1H 8L6, 
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Douglas Mckim practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Mckim is rated as an Advanced 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 Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Sean Y. Ng
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Sean Y. Ng
    1280 Main St. W, 
    Hamilton, ON, CA 

    Sean Ng practices practicing medicine in Hamilton, Canada. Mr. Ng is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne 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, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Dwi U. Kemaladewi
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Dwi U. Kemaladewi
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Dwi Kemaladewi practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Kemaladewi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Snyder-Robinson Syndrome, Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Sofhia V. Ramos
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Sofhia V. Ramos
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Sofhia Ramos practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Ramos 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, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Shivam A. Gandhi
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Shivam A. Gandhi
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Shivam Gandhi practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Gandhi 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, Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Reshma M. Amin
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Reshma M. Amin
    686 Bay Street, 
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Reshma Amin practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Amin is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Central Sleep Apnea, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Adenoidectomy, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Elzbieta Hyatt
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Elzbieta Hyatt
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Elzbieta Hyatt practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Hyatt 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 Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Cardiomyopathy.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Evgueni A. Ivakine
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Evgueni A. Ivakine
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Evgueni Ivakine practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ivakine is rated as an Advanced 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 Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Tay-Sachs Disease.

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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 Ontario, 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 Ontario, 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 Ontario, CA?

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    How does MediFind rank Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctors in Ontario, 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 Ontario, 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 Ontario, 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 Ontario, 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 Ontario, 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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