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

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The 20 Best Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Doctors in Tennessee, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy near Tennessee, US. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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31 providers found
    Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Vanderbilt Pediatric Heart Institute

    2200 Childrens Way # 5, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Soslow is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Soslow 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, Cardiomyopathy, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Heart Transplant.

    Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Elite in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

    262 Danny Thomas Pl, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Finkel is a Pediatrics provider in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Finkel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Vanderbilt University

    2200 Childrens Way, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Raucci is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Raucci is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Cardiomyopathy, and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).

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    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Vanderbilt Children's Neurology

    2200 Childrens Way # 9, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Burnette is a Neurologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Burnette is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Jeffrey Towbin
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Le Bonheur Children's Outpatient Center

    51 N Dunlap St, 
    Memphis,, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Towbin is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Memphis,, Tennessee. Dr. Towbin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Mark Lawson
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Cardiology

    Office

    1215 21st Ave S Ste 5209, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Lawson is a Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lawson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Failure.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Office

    8000 Centerview Pkwy Ste 305, 
    Cordova, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tulio Bertorini is a Neurologist in Cordova, Tennessee. Dr. Bertorini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Inclusion Body Myositis, Myasthenia Gravis, and Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD).

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

    Children's Hospital At Erlanger Cardiology

    900 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandon Morrical is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Morrical is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, Heart Murmurs, Patent Foramen Ovale, and Stent Placement.

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

    Vanderbilt University

    2200 Childrens Way, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Godown is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Godown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Failure, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Heart Transplant.

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

    Etch Pediatric Cardiology

    2018 Clinch Ave # 2, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sumeet Sharma is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Heart Murmurs, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Bicuspid Aortic Valve.

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

    Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

    848 Adams Ave, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abhishek Chakraborty is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Chakraborty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Cerebral Hypoxia, Noonan Syndrome, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

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

    Etch Pediatric Cardiology

    2018 Clinch Ave # 2, 
    Knoxville,, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yvonne Bremer is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Knoxville,, Tennessee. Dr. Bremer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus.

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

    Etch Pediatric Cardiology

    2018 Clinch Ave # 2, 
    Knoxville,, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Hurst is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Knoxville,, Tennessee. Dr. Hurst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Bicuspid Aortic Valve.

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

    Etch Pediatric Cardiology

    2018 Clinch Ave # 2, 
    Knoxville,, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Liske is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Knoxville,, Tennessee. Dr. Liske is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Ebstein's Anomaly, DiGeorge Syndrome, and Bicuspid Aortic Valve.

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

    Children's Hospital At Erlanger Cardiology

    900 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga,, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wesley Davis is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chattanooga,, Tennessee. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia, and Cardiac Diverticulum.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Vanderbilt Pediatric Heart Institute

    2200 Childrens Way # 5, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Sullivan is a Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Cor Pulmonale, and Pulmonary Valve Stenosis.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Pulmonology

    Vanderbilt Children's Pulmonary Medicine

    2200 Childrens Way Fl 10, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Kaslow is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kaslow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Pulmonology

    Vanderbilt Children's Pulmonary Medicine

    2200 Childrens Way Fl 10, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Sokolow is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Sokolow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), and Asthma.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Vanderbilt University

    2200 Childrens Way, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Starnes is a Pediatrics provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Starnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and High Blood Pressure in Infants.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Pulmonology

    Le Bonheur Children's Outpatient Center

    51 N Dunlap St, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Finder is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Finder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Cystic Fibrosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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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