The 20 Best Dysferlinopathy Doctors Near Me in Saint Petersburg, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Dysferlinopathy near Saint Petersburg, FL. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    James L. Chinarian
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    601 5th Street South, Suite 201, Suite 201, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Chinarian specializes in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Institute for Brain Protection Sciences. He joined the hospital in 2015. His focus is on the care of children with disabilities, whether congenital or acquired. Since joining the hospital, he has started and/or been involved in numerous multidisciplinary clinics, including Torticollis Clinic, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Clinic, Spina Bifida Clinic,Stroke Clinic, Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic, Spasticity Clinic, and most recently Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinic. In addition, he sees patients from infancy to young adulthood with various developmental disabilities, especially a large population of patients with cerebral palsy. After graduating from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Chinarian completed a combined residency in pediatrics and physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) at Wayne State University in 1994. Dr. Chinarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Cerebral Palsy, Myelomeningocele, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Thomas J. Geller
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    601 5th Street South, Suite 560, Suite 560, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Geller specializes in pediatric neurology for the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Institute for Brain Protection Sciences. He sees patients at the main campus in St. Petersburg and at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Outpatient Care, North Port. He joined the hospital staff in 2018. Dr. Geller previously was a pediatric neurologist and child neurology residency program director at Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. He retired as a captain from the U.S. Navy Medical Corps. His clinical and research interests include neurofibromatosis, neuro-oncology and pain management. Dr. Geller earned his medical degree from St. Louis University Medical School. He trained in pediatrics and served as chief resident at Naval Hospital in Oakland, California. He then completed a pediatric neurology residency and served as chief neurology resident at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He also completed a six-week externship at Queen Square Neurologic Institute in London, England. Dr. Geller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Richard Kanoff
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Avenue South, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kanoff specializes in pediatric neurology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and works primarily with hospitalized children and their follow-up care. He joined the medical staff in 2020. Before joining Johns Hopkins All Children's, Dr. Kanoff was the director of pediatric neurology and epilepsy education program at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic in Minnesota. Dr. Kanoff earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Southeastern University of Health Sciences/Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine in North Miami Beach, Florida. He completed his residency in general neurology and fellowship in pediatric neurology at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Kanoff is a member of the American Academy of Neurology. He also earned his Juris Doctorate from Concord Law School at Kaplan University. Dr. Kanoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Memory Loss, and Tuberous Sclerosis.

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    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy

    St. Joseph's Hospital Neurology St. Petersburg

    1201 5th Ave N Ste 202, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Rosario is a Neurologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Rosario is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Stroke, Myasthenia Gravis, and Ptosis.

    Advanced in Dysferlinopathy
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Dysferlinopathy
    Physiatry

    St Petersburg Gastroenterology Associates LLC

    1839 Central Ave, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Luis Ycaza is a primary care provider, practicing in Physiatrist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Ycaza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Osteomyelitis in Children, Enlarged Liver, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    St Petersburg Gastroenterology Associates LLC

    1839 Central Ave, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kerry Cadogan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Cadogan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Pain Medicine

    St Petersburg Gastroenterology Associates LLC

    1839 Central Ave, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Coleman is a Pain Medicine provider in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Muscle Atrophy, Stroke, and Hemiplegia.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Neurology

    St. Joseph's Hospital Neurology St. Petersburg

    1201 5th Ave N Ste 202, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allan Weiss is a Neurologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5, and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Family Medicine

    Nano Life PL.

    1201 5th Ave N Ste 410, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Swenson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Stroke, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Professional Health Care Of Pinellas LLC

    6502 Park Blvd N, 
    Pinellas Park, FL 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hazem Al is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pinellas Park, Florida. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Al is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Professional Health Care Of Pinellas LLC

    5880 49th St N, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rabee Korbaj is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Korbaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Korbaj is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

    Rakesh Mittal MD PHD

    5880 49th St N Ste 105N, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rakesh Mittal is a primary care provider, practicing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Mittal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Peptic Ulcer, Orthostatic Hypotension, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Mittal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Neurology

    Tampa Neurology Associates

    2919 W Swann Ave Ste 401, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Linga Reddy is a Neurologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, Migraine, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Pain Medicine

    Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Largo

    901 Clearwater Largo Rd N, 
    Largo, FL 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Webb is a Pain Medicine provider in Largo, Florida. Dr. Webb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Chronic Pain, Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy, and Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Health Associates Of Tampa Bay PA

    508 S Habana Ave Ste 300, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeetpaul Saran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Saran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Ascites, Migraine, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Dysferlinopathy?

    The diseases in the group are: All dysferlinopathies are caused by pathogenic variations in the DYSF gene which result in a deficiency of the protein dysferlin (hence, the name), important for the efficient repair of muscle fibers. Inheritance is autosomal recessive.

    When should I see a Dysferlinopathy doctor near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    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 Dysferlinopathy doctor near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    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 Dysferlinopathy doctors near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    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 Dysferlinopathy doctors near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    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 Dysferlinopathy doctor near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    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 Dysferlinopathy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Dysferlinopathy 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 Dysferlinopathy doctor near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    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 Dysferlinopathy 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 Dysferlinopathy 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 Dysferlinopathy doctors near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Dysferlinopathy 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 Dysferlinopathy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Dysferlinopathy 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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