The 20 Best Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

Find the Top Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) near Chicago, IL. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)

    University Of Illinois Chicago Physician Group (Uicpg)

    1801 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Diana Mnatsakanova is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mnatsakanova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

    Advanced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Neurology
    Advanced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Neurology

    Office

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 1118, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rabia Malik is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Malik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Physiatry

    Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    355 E Erie St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Sliwa is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sliwa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Post Polio Syndrome, Poliomyelitis, and Foot Drop.

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    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)

    Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    355 E Erie St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khushboo Doshi is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Doshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia, Focal Dystonia, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)

    Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    355 E Erie St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phyllis Muellner is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Muellner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hemiplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)

    Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    355 E Erie St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Friedman is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Hemiplegia, Stroke, and Phantom Limb Pain.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abigail Schwaede is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schwaede is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Dysferlinopathy, X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vamshi Rao is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)

    Rush MD Anderson Cancer Center Urgent Care

    1520 W Harrison St Fl 7, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Jacobson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jacobson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)

    Office

    540 N Dearborn St Unit 10161, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Freeman is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Poliomyelitis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)

    University Of Illinois Chicago Physician Group (Uicpg)

    1801 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Abrams is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Abrams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Monomelic Amyotrophy, and Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)

    Shriners Hospitals For Children-Chicago

    2211 N Oak Park Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shubhra Mukherjee is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mukherjee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Moebius Syndrome, HNRNPH2-Related Disorder, and Lithotripsy.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)

    Northshore Integrated Pain Center-Evanston

    1000 Central St Ste 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Octavia Kincaid is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Kincaid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Dysautonomia, Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Advanced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Advanced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)

    Northshore University Division Of Rheumatology

    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Shanks is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Shanks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Foot Drop, Dysgraphia, and Myasthenia Gravis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)?

    Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy is a condition that causes muscle weakness and loss of muscle tissue that gets worse over time.

    When should I see a Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) doctor near Chicago, IL?

    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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) doctor near Chicago, IL?

    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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) doctors near Chicago, IL?

    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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) doctors near Chicago, IL?

    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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) doctor near Chicago, IL?

    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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) 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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) doctor near Chicago, IL?

    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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) 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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) 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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) doctors near Chicago, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) 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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) 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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