The 20 Best Hypotonia Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Hypotonia near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Distinguished in Hypotonia
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    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Gropman is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gropman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Klinefelter Syndrome, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), MELAS Syndrome, Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Medical Genetics
    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Tifft is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tifft is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sandhoff Disease, Gangliosidosis, GM1 Gangliosidosis, and Tay-Sachs Disease.

    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Fraser, MD, PhD, completed her medical genetics training at the National Institutes of Health and the Children’s National Hospital and joined Children's National in 2016. She is the director of the Myelin Disorders clinic at Children's National. Her clinic interests focus on metabolic disorders. Her research interests are neurometabolic disease and neuroprotection. Dr. Fraser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Methylmalonic Acidemia, Leukodystrophy, Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Cockayne Syndrome, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fraser is board certified in Medical Biochemical Genetics: American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2017 and Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2015.

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    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Referral may be required

    Rare Disease Institute

    7125 13th Place Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Lewanda, MD, joined Children's National Hospital as a faculty member in 1994 after finishing her medical genetics training at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the same year. She has served as a faculty member in medical genetics in the Inova health system. Dr. Lewanda is the co-director of the Down Syndrome Clinic. Dr. Lewanda’s research focuses on health outcomes for patients with Down Syndrome, and pediatric to adult transitions for genetics patients. Dr. Lewanda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Head Circumference, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cantu Syndrome, and Hemi 3 Syndrome. Dr. Lewanda is board certified in Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2020, Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 1993, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1991.

    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Friendship Heights

    5028 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John M. Schreiber, MD, FAES, is the Associate Chief of Epilepsy and EEG Operations, Medical Director of EEG and the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and the director of Epilepsy Genetics at Children's National Hospital. After earning his medical degree cum laude at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, he completed Pediatrics and Child Neurology training at Children’s National Hospital. Before returning in 2013, he served as an Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, gaining experience in epilepsy clinical trials and in neurogenetic disorders. His primary clinical and research interests are on the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of genetically-mediated epilepsies, particularly channelopathies. Dr. Schreiber is the principal investigator at Children’s National for various epilepsy observational and interventional clinical trials with a focus on neurogenetic disorders. He serves on the Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium board, is the co-chair for the Investigators' Workshop Committee of the American Epilepsy Society, and serves on the Epilepsy Foundation Professional Advisory Board and several other advisory boards. Publications PUBMED. Dr. Schreiber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Seizures, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures. Dr. Schreiber is board certified in Epilepsy: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2016, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2013, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2011.

    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaclyn Kline, MD, is an emergency medicine physician at Children's National. She grew up outside of Pittsburgh, PA, and went to medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. She then completed a residency in pediatrics at Brown University, where she was also chief resident, before finishing a fellowship in pediatric emergency medicine at Children's National. Outside of her clinical work treating children in the Emergency Department, she is interested in quality improvement and standardizing evidence-based care for all children in the Emergency Department. Dr. Kline is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypotonia, and Infantile Neutropenia. Dr. Kline is board certified in American Board Of Preventive Medicine, 2024, Pediatric Emergency Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2019, and American Board Of Pediatrics, 2013.

    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Referral may be required

    Rare Disease Institute

    7125 13th Place Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Ah Mew, MD, is director of the Inherited Metabolic Disorders Program at Children’s National Hospital and is associate professor of Pediatrics at The George Washington University. He is a clinical geneticist and clinical biochemical geneticist whose primary research interests include urea cycle disorders, organic acidemias, and other disorders of ammonia metabolism. He is the principal investigator or co-PI of several projects funded through the National Institutes of Health and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. Dr. Ah Mew is the Children’s National site-PI and an active member of the NIH-funded Urea Cycle Disorders Consortium (UCDC). He has authored multiple publications and book chapters on hyperammonemia and urea cycle disorders and has lectured internationally on these topics. Dr. Mew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Maple Syrup Urine Disease, Argininosuccinic Aciduria, and Propionic Acidemia. Dr. Mew is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2020 and Clinical Biochemical Genetics: American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2011.

    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Prenatal Pediatrics Institute

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tucker L.C. Pyle, MD, PhD, MSTR, is a clinical geneticist and physician scientist specializing in genetics of genitourinary (GU) differences and cancer. They completed their pediatrics and medical genetics training at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in 2016. Dr. Pyle’s clinical focus is diagnostic evaluation and care for individuals with intersex traits and variations of sexual characteristics (also sometimes called differences of sex development). They founded the medical clinical for I/VSC at CHOP in 2016, and now directs the Children's National PROUD Clinic for people with I/VSCs. Dr. Pyle focuses on multidisciplinary integration, molecular diagnosis and cancer predisposition counseling for patients and their families. Dr. Pyle is also a specialist in X and Y chromosomes, and sees people clinically with these differences, including in the Prenatal Pediatrics Institute and the Turner Syndrome Program. Dr. Pyle also directs the Children's National Klinefelter (XXY) Program and the GoRAD Laboratory. Dr. Pyle’s research applies genomics and human models to understand vulnerability to infertility and germ cell tumor (GCT). They have identified and characterized clinical risk factors that predispose people to GCT by learning from and studying individuals diagnosed with this malignancy, as well as patients carrying a diagnosis of I/VSC. Dr. Pyle’s goal is to supply new tools that will facilitate improved care for people with I/VSC's. Publications ORCiD. Dr. Pyle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intersex, CHARGE Syndrome, Penis Agenesis, and Mosaicism. Dr. Pyle is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2021 and Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2021.

    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shireen Atabaki, MD, MPH, is a physician in Children's National Emergency Department. She is also Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Atabaki’s area of expertise is in concussion and knowledge translation. Through her work, Dr. Atabaki has brought national and international recognition to pediatric concussion. She received the National Heroes Award for Research, awarded by the Maternal Child Health Bureau, for her leadership in research to reduce unnecessary CT scans and radiation in children with traumatic brain injury. Dr. Atabaki leads the HITS for Kids Program (Health IT Solutions for Kids), a national initiative to improve concussion care for children by knowledge translation of evidence-based medicine harnessing health IT. The program brings the best medicine to the doctor and health team at the patient’s bedside, to provide the best medical care to children and engage healthcare providers in mindful medicine. She has a love for teaching and has mentored over forty trainees who have gone on to productive careers in healthcare. Her emphasis in mentorship is helping her mentees retain the altruism and compassion that brought them to healthcare in the first place. Dr. Atabaki is a member of the federally funded Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network Steering Committee and founded and chaired the Concussion Working Group for that network. She serves on the board of the Big Data Analytics in Health Conference, (Singapore, 2014), guiding the future in big data research. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Society for Pediatric Research and Councilmember of the American Federation for Medical Research. Dr. Atabaki lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband and three children, where she engages in the practice of mindful medicine. Dr. Atabaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypotonia and Traumatic Brain Injury. Dr. Atabaki is board certified in Clinical Informatics: American Board Of Preventive Medicine, 2021, Pediatric Emergency Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1998, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1995.

    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    7+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gazelle Zerafati is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 7 years. Dr. Zerafati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypotonia. Dr. Zerafati is board certified in Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2024.

    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Genetics Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Grant, MD, PhD, completed her medical genetics and medical biochemical genetics training at the National Institutes of Health National Human Genome Research Institute in Bethesda, MD, and joined Children’s National Hospital in 2018. Her clinical and research interests focus on large molecule storage disorders especially lysosomal storage diseases. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7 (MPS VII, Sly Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4A (MPS IVA, Morquio Syndrome Type A), and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4 (MPS IV, Morquio Syndrome). Dr. Grant is board certified in Medical Biochemical Genetics: American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2019, American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2017, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2015.

    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Markello is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Markello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Albinism, Mosaicism, Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2, and Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1.

    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debra Regier is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Regier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gangliosidosis, GM1 Gangliosidosis, Cantu Syndrome, and Maple Syrup Urine Disease.

    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Bharucha is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bharucha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Dysferlinopathy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Miyoshi Myopathy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Hypotonia?

    Hypotonia means decreased muscle tone.

    When should I see a Hypotonia doctor in District of Columbia, US?

    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 Hypotonia doctor in District of Columbia, US?

    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 Hypotonia doctors in District of Columbia, US?

    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 Hypotonia doctors in District of Columbia, US?

    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 Hypotonia doctor in District of Columbia, US?

    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 Hypotonia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hypotonia 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 Hypotonia doctor in District of Columbia, US?

    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 Hypotonia 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 Hypotonia 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 Hypotonia doctors in District of Columbia, US?

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

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