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    MediFind found 49 doctor with experience in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy near North Rhine-Westphalia, DE. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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      Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Ulrike Schara
      Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Ulrike Schara
      Duisburg, NW, DE 

      Ulrike Schara practices in Duisburg, Germany. Ms. Schara is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Thymectomy.

      Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Dieter Swandulla
      Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Dieter Swandulla
      Bonn, NW, DE 

      Dieter Swandulla practices in Bonn, Germany. Mr. Swandulla is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Dystrophinopathy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

      Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Margit Zweyer
      Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Margit Zweyer
      Bonn, NW, DE 

      Margit Zweyer practices in Bonn, Germany. Ms. Zweyer is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Dystrophinopathy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

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      Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Ulrike Schmidt-Schara
      Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Ulrike Schmidt-Schara
      Essen, NW, DE 

      Ulrike Schmidt-Schara practices in Essen, Germany. Ms. Schmidt-Schara is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Sebahattin Cirak
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Sebahattin Cirak
      Kerpener Str. 34, 
      Koeln, NW, DE 

      Sebahattin Cirak practices in Koeln, Germany. Cirak is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Their top areas of expertise are Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Neurogenic Type, Marden-Walker Syndrome, Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Rieke N. Fischer
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Rieke N. Fischer
      Kerpener Str. 62, 
      Koeln, NW, DE 

      Rieke Fischer practices in Koeln, Germany. Fischer is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Their top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Rustam R. Mundegar
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Rustam R. Mundegar
      Bonn, NW, DE 

      Rustam Mundegar practices in Bonn, Germany. Mr. Mundegar is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Dystrophinopathy, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Andreas H. Roos
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Andreas H. Roos
      Otto Hahn Str. 6b, 
      Dortmund, NW, DE 

      Andreas Roos practices in Dortmund, Germany. Mr. Roos is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Anca R. Florian
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Anca R. Florian
      Muenster, NW, DE 

      Anca Florian practices in Muenster, Germany. Florian is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Their top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Myocarditis.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Anja Ehrhardt
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Anja Ehrhardt
      Alfred Herrhausen Str. 50, 
      Witten, NW, DE 

      Anja Ehrhardt practices in Witten, Germany. Ms. Ehrhardt is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Hemophilia B, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Florian Stehling
      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Florian Stehling
      Essen, NW, DE 

      Florian Stehling practices in Essen, Germany. Mr. Stehling is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Phosphoglycerate Mutase Deficiency, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Heike Kolbel
      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Heike Kolbel
      Essen, NW, DE 

      Heike Kolbel practices in Essen, Germany. Ms. Kolbel is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Thymectomy.

      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Eric Schulz-Ehrke
      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Eric Schulz-Ehrke
      Stockumer Street 10, 
      Witten, NW, DE 

      Eric Schulz-Ehrke practices in Witten, Germany. Mr. Schulz-Ehrke is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Human Papillomavirus Infection, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Cervical Cancer, and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Matthias Vorgerd
      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Matthias Vorgerd
      BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil, 
      Bochum, NW, DE 

      Matthias Vorgerd practices in Bochum, Germany. Mr. Vorgerd is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Pompe Disease, Cytoplasmic Body Myopathy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Inclusion Body Myositis.

      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Daniel Fakhari-Ebrahimi
      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Daniel Fakhari-Ebrahimi
      Muenster, NW, DE 

      Daniel Fakhari-Ebrahimi practices in Muenster, Germany. Mr. Fakhari-Ebrahimi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, Cortical Dysplasia, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 11.

      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Mathis Steindor
      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Mathis Steindor
      Duesseldorf, NW, DE 

      Mathis Steindor practices in Duesseldorf, Germany. Mr. Steindor is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Anorexia, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Michael I. Fleischer
      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Michael I. Fleischer
      Essen, NW, DE 

      Michael Fleischer practices in Essen, Germany. Fleischer is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Their top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Protein Deficiency, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Katrin Marcus
      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Katrin Marcus
      St. Josef Hospital, 
      Bochum, NW, DE 

      Katrin Marcus practices in Bochum, Germany. Ms. Marcus is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Myofibrillar Myopathy, Cytoplasmic Body Myopathy, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Hemmen Sabir
      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Hemmen Sabir
      Bonn, NW, DE 

      Hemmen Sabir practices in Bonn, Germany. Sabir is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Their top areas of expertise are Hypothermia, Asphyxia Neonatorum, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn.

      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Uwe Mellies
      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Uwe Mellies
      Essen, NW, DE 

      Uwe Mellies practices in Essen, Germany. Mr. Mellies is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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 North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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 North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

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      How does MediFind rank Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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 North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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 North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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 North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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 North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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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