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    MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy near Illinois, US. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced, 3 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      36+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Elizabeth Mcnally is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mcnally has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), and Heart Transplant.

      Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave # 51, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nancy Kuntz is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kuntz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, and Thymectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vamshi Rao is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rao is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, and Thymectomy.

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      Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics
      Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics

      Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.

      225 E Chicago Ave, Box 118, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Katheryn Gambetta is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gambetta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Pediatric Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis, and Heart Transplant.

      Dominic E. Fullenkamp
      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      12+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dominic Fullenkamp is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Fullenkamp has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Cardiomyopathy, and Sengers Syndrome.

      Konrad T. Sawicki
      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      1000 N Westmoreland Rd Level 1, Pavilion B, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Konrad Sawicki is a Cardiologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Sawicki has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Cardiomyopathy.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Hshs Medical Group Inc

      3 Saint Elizabeth Blvd, 
      O Fallon, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Raghav Govindarajan is a Neurologist in O Fallon, Illinois. Dr. Govindarajan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Thymectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Govindarajan is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics
      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Janaki Paskaradevan is a Pediatric Pulmonologist and a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Paskaradevan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Asthma, and Asthma in Children.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology

      Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.

      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Heydemann is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Heydemann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Rett Syndrome, Congenital Toxoplasmosis, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Dr. Heydemann is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abigail Schwaede is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schwaede is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Dysferlinopathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, and X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Neurology
      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bridget Mcgowan is a Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mcgowan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Krabbe Disease, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology

      Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.

      1131 N Techny Rd, 
      Northbrook, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Koenig is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Northbrook, Illinois. Dr. Koenig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Diverticulum, X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Ventricular Septal Defects.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics | Cardiology
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics | Cardiology

      Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.

      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shivani Patel is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiac Diverticulum, X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Pulmonary Artery Agenesis.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Cardiology
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Cardiology
      1620 W Harrison St, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pei-ni Jone is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Kawasaki Disease, Cardiac Diverticulum, and X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Intensive Care Medicine

      Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.

      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Philip Thrush is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Thrush is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Cardiomyopathy, Mitral Atresia, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Heart Transplant.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics

      Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.

      300 N Randall Rd, 
      Geneva, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ahmad Chaouki is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Geneva, Illinois. Dr. Chaouki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Sengers Syndrome, and Ventricular Fibrillation.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

      Medical Services Ric

      955 Beisner Rd, 
      Elk Grove Village, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bonita Alexander is a Physiatrist in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Dysferlinopathy, Stroke, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics | Cardiology
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics | Cardiology

      Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.

      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephanie Chandler is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chandler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Arrhythmias, and Ventricular Fibrillation. Dr. Chandler is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Physiatry | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Physiatry | Pediatrics

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shubhra Mukherjee is a Physiatrist and a Pediatrics provider in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Mukherjee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Moebius Syndrome, HNRNPH2-Related Disorder, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Mukherjee is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology
      Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology

      Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.

      225 E Chicago Ave, Box 118, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Carr is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Carr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Cardiac Diverticulum, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Illinois, US?

      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 Illinois, US?

      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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctors in Illinois, US?

      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 Illinois, US?

      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 Illinois, US?

      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 Illinois, US?

      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 Illinois, US?

      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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