The 20 Best Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in Missouri, US

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 Missouri, US. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Zaidman is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zaidman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Cardiology
    1 Hospital Drive, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Chan is a Cardiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Vernat Exil
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Dorothy And Larry Dallas Heart Center At SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vernat Exil is a Pediatric Cardiologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Exil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Muscle Atrophy, Heart Failure, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Heart Transplant.

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    Erik Ensrud
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Neurology
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Neurology

    Mizzou Pharmacy-Hitt Street

    1020 Hitt St, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Ensrud is a Neurologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Ensrud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Dysferlinopathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Birnbaum is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Birnbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis,, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Stitziel is a Cardiologist in Saint Louis,, Missouri. Dr. Stitziel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Coronary Heart Disease, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis,, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deepa Mokshagundam is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Saint Louis,, Missouri. Dr. Mokshagundam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Heart Failure, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Cardiology

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis,, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Mann is a Cardiologist in Saint Louis,, Missouri. Dr. Mann 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, Fabry Disease, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis,, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Canter is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Saint Louis,, Missouri. Dr. Canter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Pediatric Myocarditis, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    A T Still Univ. Of Health Sciences

    800 W Jefferson St, 
    Kirksville, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Handlin is a Cardiologist in Kirksville, Missouri. Dr. Handlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tyler Cunningham is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Pulmonary Atresia, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia,, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Bostick is a Cardiologist in Columbia,, Missouri. Dr. Bostick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    St. Luke's Neurology - DOC B

    111 Saint Lukes Center Dr Ste 20, 
    Chesterfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zaheer Ahmed is a Neurologist in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital

    315 W Business Loop 70, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vovanti Jones is a Physiatrist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Dysferlinopathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Internal Medicine

    Kirksville Clinic Corp.

    1607 S Baltimore St, 
    Kirksville, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maura Gerdes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. Dr. Gerdes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Womens Health & Surgical Center MDS PC

    3131 Brianna Blvd, 
    Sedalia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Beary is a Neurologist in Sedalia, Missouri. Dr. Beary is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Epilepsy, Stroke, and Seizures.

    Alan Pestronk
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Pestronk is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Pestronk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Dysferlinopathy, Miyoshi Myopathy, Pompe Disease, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Conrad Weihl
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Conrad Weihl is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Weihl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, and Cytoplasmic Body Myopathy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Findlay is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Findlay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Dystrophinopathy, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Sleep Medicine

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohannad Mannaa is a Sleep Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mannaa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top area of expertise is Duchenne 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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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