The 20 Best Hypotonia Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Hypotonia near Houston, TX. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced, 9 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Hypotonia
    Medical Genetics
    Elite in Hypotonia
    Medical Genetics
    1 Baylor Plz # Bcm225, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Elsea is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Elsea is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Smith-Magenis Syndrome, Potocki-Lupski Syndrome, Hypotonia, and Zellweger Syndrome.

    Elite in Hypotonia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Elite in Hypotonia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    6701 Fannin St, Suite 1560, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lindsay Burrage is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Burrage is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Hypotonia, Argininosuccinic Aciduria, and Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome. Dr. Burrage is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Hypotonia
    Pediatrics
    Elite in Hypotonia
    Pediatrics

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1560, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lupski is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lupski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Potocki-Lupski Syndrome, Hypotonia, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Microcephaly.

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    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Medical Genetics
    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Medical Genetics

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Molec & Human Gen

    6701 Fannin St, Cc1610, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    In my clinical practice, I see adult patients with diagnosed or suspected genetic disease. This includes both chromosomal abnormalities, as well as single gene disorders. I see patients with a variety of disorders, including Tuberous Sclerosis, Neurofibromatosis, connective tissue disease including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Marfan syndrome, and familial cancer syndromes. I have a particular clinical interest in patients with cardiopulmonary disease. As a physician-scientist, I have a research focus on postural orthostatic hypotension (POTS) and pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH). Dr. Posey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypotonia, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, and Cortical Dysplasia. Dr. Posey is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    1504 Taub Loop, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lorraine Potocki is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Potocki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Potocki-Lupski Syndrome, Smith-Magenis Syndrome, Hypotonia, and Trisomy 17 Mosaicism. Dr. Potocki is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics

    Texas Childrens Physician Group

    6651 Main St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carlos Bacino is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bacino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achondroplasia, Angelman Syndrome, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, and Lissencephaly 1. Dr. Bacino is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Seema Lalani is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lalani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses GABA-Transaminase Deficiency, Hypotonia, VACTERL Association, and 1p36 Deletion Syndrome. Dr. Lalani is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    6701 Fannin St, Suite 1560, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Emrick is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Emrick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses MELAS Syndrome, Hypotonia, CACH Syndrome, Cortical Dysplasia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Emrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christine Eng is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Eng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypotonia, Gaucher Disease Type 1, Micrognathia, and Meier-Gorlin Syndrome. Dr. Eng is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1250, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Davut Pehlivan is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Pehlivan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Congenital Contractures, Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Craniectomy.

    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    2 Greenway Plz, Suite 900, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicola Brunetti-Pierri is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Brunetti-Pierri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, Argininosuccinic Aciduria, and Rotor Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Hypotonia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    7200 Cambridge St, Fl 10, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese
    Accepting New Patients

    Fernando Scaglia is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Scaglia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses MELAS Syndrome, Hypotonia, Primary Carnitine Deficiency, and Leigh Syndrome. Dr. Scaglia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Experienced in Hypotonia

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Neurology

    7200 Cambridge St, 9th Floor, BCM 609-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alica Goldman, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Alica Goldman specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at BCM Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Goldman 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 Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Partial Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Goldman is board certified in Neurology - American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology,Epilepsy - American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Goldman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Experienced in Hypotonia

    Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gowri Stevens is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Botulism, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Texas Children's Pavilion For Women Radiology

    6651 Main St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Miyake is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Miyake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Heart Block, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Experienced in Hypotonia

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 950, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Houck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Houck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Experienced in Hypotonia

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1250, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danielle Takacs is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Takacs is rated as an Experienced 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 West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, Spasmus Nutans, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    UT Physicians Pediatric Specialists - Texas Medical Center

    6410 Fannin St Ste 500, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Rodriguez is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rodriguez 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 Achondroplasia, Von Gierke Disease, Acanthosis Nigricans, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Hypotonia
    Experienced in Hypotonia

    UT Health Science Center-Pediatric Pulmonary

    6410 Fannin St Ste 500, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pedro Mancias is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mancias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Centronuclear Myopathy, and Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.

    Advanced in Hypotonia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Hypotonia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    6431 Fannin St., Msb 6.100, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Murdock is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Murdock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Multiple Lipomatosis, Hypotonia, Holoprosencephaly, and Turner Syndrome. Dr. Murdock is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Hypotonia?

    Hypotonia means decreased muscle tone.

    When should I see a Hypotonia doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 near Houston, TX?

    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 near Houston, TX?

    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 near Houston, TX?

    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 near Houston, TX?

    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 near Houston, TX?

    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 near Houston, TX?

    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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