The 20 Best Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in Fort Worth, TX

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The 20 Best Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Doctors near Fort Worth, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy near Fort Worth, TX. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Alpesh A. Amin
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

    Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

    1300 W Terrell Ave, Ste 500, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Alpesh Amin is a fellowship-trained cardiologist and heart failure physician. He is also board-certified in cardiology and heart failure. Dr. Amin has served as a clinical educator since 2001 and has been involved with the heart valve and MitraClip™ program at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas since 2019. Earlier in his career, he began serving as the medical director of the Heart Failure Clinic at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. He also has served as associate medical director of Mechanical Circulatory Support at UT Southwestern since 2018.Dr. Amin’s areas of clinical interest and focus include advanced heart failure disorders and heart attack, heart valve procedures, and extracorporeal circulation (ECMO) and other mechanical circulatory support. He earned his medical degree at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine before completing an internal medicine residency at the Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education in Rochester, Minn. Dr, Amin completed his cardiology and heart failure/transplant fellowships at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Mo. During his final year in cardiology training, he served as chief fellow.Dr. Amin is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He serves as a regional reviewer for the Heart Transplant Committee of the United Network of Organ Sharing. When not with his patients, Dr. Amin enjoys spending time with his family and coaching his children in soccer. He also is active on other committees and groups in cardiology, quality improvement and public health. Dr. Amin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Cook Children's Neurosciences

    1500 Cooper St, 4th Fl, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brittney Rhem is a Neurologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Rhem has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Dysferlinopathy, Seizures, and Tourette Syndrome.

    Scott M. Pilgrim
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics

    Cook Children's Heart Center

    1500 Cooper St, Third Fl, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Pilgrim is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Cardiologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Pilgrim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Tetralogy of Fallot, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Endocardial Cushion Defect, and Atrioventricular Septal Defect.

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    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Victory Medical Center Fort Worth LP

    600 S Main St, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathleen Zhang is a Cardiologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Cook Children's Neurosciences

    1500 Cooper St, 4th Fl, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Acord is a Neurologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Acord is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Andersen-Tawil Syndrome, Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Pulmonology | Pediatrics

    Cook Children's Health Care System Dodson Specialty Clinic Bldg.

    1500 Cooper St, 2nd Fl, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Karen Schultz is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Schultz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Trisomy 3 Mosaicism, Mosaic Trisomy 7, Trisomy 14 Mosaicism, and Trisomy 2 Mosaicism.

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

    Cook Children's Heart Center

    1500 Cooper St, Third Fl, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steve Muyskens is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Cardiologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Muyskens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).

    Justin L. Grodin
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Grodin is a Cardiologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Grodin has been practicing medicine for over 17 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, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

    Cook Childrens Dodson Surgery Center

    1500 Cooper St, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esra Caylan is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Caylan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Cystic Fibrosis, Trisomy 13, and CHARGE Syndrome.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Cook Childrens Dodson Surgery Center

    1500 Cooper St, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Warren Marks is a Pediatric Neurologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Marks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Erwin Argueta
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

    Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Failure Specialists - Fort Worth

    1250 8th Ave, Ste 200, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Argueta-Sosa is board-certified and specializes in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. His areas of expertise include heart failure, cardiomyopathies, mechanical circulatory support and heart transplant. Aside from caring for his patients, Dr. Argueta-Sosa enjoys traveling, music, sports, cars, scientific writing and teaching. Dr. Argueta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

    600 S Main St, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Morlend is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Morlend is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

    600 S Main St, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Hendren is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Hendren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Myocarditis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

    600 S Main St, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nimesh Patel is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Cook Childrens Dodson Surgery Center

    1500 Cooper St, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aarusha Das is a Sleep Medicine provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Das is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Cantu Syndrome, Perlman Syndrome, Hemi 3 Syndrome, and Marshall-Smith Syndrome.

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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 near Fort Worth, TX?

    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 near Fort Worth, TX?

    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 near Fort Worth, TX?

    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 near Fort Worth, TX?

    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 near Fort Worth, TX?

    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 near Fort Worth, TX?

    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 near Fort Worth, TX?

    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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