The 20 Best Dysferlinopathy Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Dysferlinopathy near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy

    UPMC Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

    3600 Forbes Avenue, Forbes Tower 3010, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brad Dicianno, MD, is a physiatrist and bioengineer and is certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is the Medical Director of the UPMC Center for Assistive Technology, Director of the UPMC Adult Spina Bifida Clinic, and Medical Director and COO of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories. He also is a Professor, Endowed Research Chair, and Assistant Dean for Medical Student Research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC.Dr. Dicianno’s clinical interests are in the areas of spina bifida and assistive technology. His research interests lie at the intersection of disability, assistive technology, and value-based care. Specifically, he is interested in studying how technologies can improve outcomes for people with disability and improve the delivery of health care and community-based services. He is a member of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Clinician Task Force.View the full list of Dr. Dicianno’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Dicianno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, and Hydrocele. Dr. Dicianno is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paula Clemens, MD, is a neurologist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is chief of the Division of Veterans Affairs and a professor of Neurology, Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Human Genetics, and Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, followed by a neuromuscular fellowship at Mayo Clinic and a molecular genetics fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Clemens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Pompe Disease, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. Dr. Clemens is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Brent, MD, PhD, specializes in neuromuscular medicine and is board-certified in neuromuscular medicine and neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Brent received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his residency and fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Brent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy. Dr. Brent is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , and American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Brent is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Lacomis, MD, is a neurologist and is certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, and neuromusculoskeletal medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is chief of the Division of Neuromuscular Diseases and director of clinical research for the Live Like Lou Center of ALS Research. He is also a professor of Neurology and Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed his residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, followed by his fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. Lacomis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, and Thymectomy. Dr. Lacomis is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Lacomis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Neurology

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Shadyside

    532 South Aiken Avenue, Suite 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fang Sun, MD, specializes in neurology and practices with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurology. Dr. Sun completed her medical education China Medical University and is board certified in Neuromuscular Medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Dysferlinopathy. Dr. Sun is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy

    Allegheny General Hospital

    320 E North Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Small is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Small is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Dysferlinopathy.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Neurology

    UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh

    4401 Penn Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hoda Abdel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abdel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Nemaline Myopathy.

    Advanced in Dysferlinopathy
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Dysferlinopathy
    Family Medicine

    Grob, Scheri, Woodburn And Griffin Family Medicine

    1140 Perry Highway, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Woodburn, MD, specializes and is certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Grob, Scheri, Woodburn and Griffin Family Medicine. Dr. Woodburn is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. He completed his residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at Hahnemann/Drexel University College. Dr. Woodburn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. He is also highly rated in 89 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Woodburn is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    GMA/Dayalan And Associates, Family Medicine

    3601 McKnight East Drive, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Prashan Thiagarajah, MD, specializes and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at GMA/Dayalan and Associates, Family Medicine and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. Dr. Thiagarajah completed his residency at Allegheny General Hospital and medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Thiagarajah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Thiagarajah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy

    Pediatric Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation In Wexford

    11279 Perry Highway, Suite 202, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason M. Edinger, DO, is clinical director of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is also director of the Cerebral Palsy Clinic, director of the Brain Injury Clinic, and associate director of the Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine fellowship program at UPMC Children’s. In addition to his roles at the Hospital, Dr. Edinger is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is board-certified in pediatric rehabilitation medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and electrodiagnostic medicine.Dr. Edinger received his medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by a pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System and a pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.Dr. Edinger is the only pediatric rehab medicine physiatrist in the Pittsburgh area certified in electrodiagnostic medicine. In his role as the medical director of the Technology Assisted Children’s Home Program, he helps children that require medical technology transition to life outside of the hospital. He is also a co-founding member of Camp Inspire, an overnight camp specially designed for children on ventilators and volunteers time to other national and international programs. Dr. Edinger’s clinical and research interests include pediatric rehabilitation, spasticity management, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, electrodiagnostic studies, and international medical relief. Dr. Edinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Dysferlinopathy. Dr. Edinger is board certified in American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine , American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation , and American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Edinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Family Medicine

    Premier Medical Associates

    2140 Ardmore Blvd Ste 100, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Lowden is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lowden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Lifeline Centers PC

    1168 Washington Pike, 
    Bridgeville, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Mcfarland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcfarland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy
    Experienced in Dysferlinopathy

    Alliance Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation Services Inc.

    324 Rodi Rd, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Burg is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Burg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysferlinopathy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction, and Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.

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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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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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