The 20 Best Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in Orange, CA

Find the Top Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy near Orange, CA. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Mccanta is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Mccanta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 150 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Arrhythmias, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Mccanta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Recto is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Recto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 138 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, Pulmonary Atresia with Ventricular Septal Defect, and Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus. Dr. Recto is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Neurology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharon Kim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Partial Seizure.

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    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    505 South Main Street, Suite 200, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Chang is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 82 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Heart Murmurs, and Kawasaki Disease. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    505 South Main Street, Suite 600, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anjan Batra is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Batra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 131 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Congenital Heart Block, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Batra is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatrics

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nancy Kuntz is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Kuntz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    200 S Manchester Ave Ste 110, 
    Orange, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tahseen Mozaffar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Mozaffar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Mozaffar is board certified in Board Certification In Neurology, 1996-2026, Board Certification In Neuromuscular Medicine, 2008-2028, and Board Certification In Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology, 2015 - 2025.

    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    200 S Manchester Ave Ste 110, 
    Orange, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Namita Goyal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Dr. Goyal is board certified in CA State Medical License 2012 - 2024 and MA State Medical License 2006 - 2023.

    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Neurology

    Office

    200 S Manchester Ave Ste 206, 
    Orange, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manisha Kak is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Kak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Neurology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Habib is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Habib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Inclusion Body Myositis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Ajay G. Meka, MD Inc

    2740 S Bristol St, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Meka is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine in Santa Ana, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 50 years. Dr. Meka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Meka is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy

    PIH Health Physicians

    12400 Bloomfield Ave, 
    Santa Fe Springs, CA 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Manering is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Fe Springs, California. Dr. Manering is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Foot Drop, and Stroke.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy?

    Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy is a condition that primarily affects muscles used for movement (skeletal muscles) and the heart (cardiac muscle). Among the earliest features of this disorder are joint deformities called contractures. Contractures restrict the movement of certain joints, most often the elbows, ankles, and neck, and usually become noticeable in early childhood. Most affected individuals also experience muscle weakness and wasting that worsen slowly over time, beginning in muscles of the upper arms and lower legs and later also affecting muscles in the shoulders and hips.

    When should I see an Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy doctor near Orange, CA?

    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 an Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy doctor near Orange, CA?

    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 Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy doctors near Orange, CA?

    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 Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy doctors near Orange, CA?

    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 an Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy doctor near Orange, CA?

    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 Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Emery-Dreifuss 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 an Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy doctor near Orange, CA?

    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 Emery-Dreifuss 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 Emery-Dreifuss 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 Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy doctors near Orange, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Emery-Dreifuss 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 an Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Emery-Dreifuss 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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