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    MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Hypotonia near Houston, TX. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 11 are Distinguished, 10 are Advanced and 3 are Elite.

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    58 providers found
      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 in Houston, Texas. Dr. Elsea is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. Her top areas of expertise are 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 in Houston, Texas. Dr. Burrage is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. Her top areas of expertise are Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Hypotonia, Argininosuccinic Aciduria, and Microcephaly. Dr. Burrage is currently accepting new patients.

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

      James Lupski is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lupski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. His top areas of expertise are Potocki-Lupski Syndrome, Hypotonia, Smith-Magenis Syndrome, and Microcephaly. Dr. Lupski is currently accepting new patients.

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      Jennifer E. Posey
      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)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      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. Her top areas of expertise are Hypotonia, Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Cortical Dysplasia.

      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 in Houston, Texas. Dr. Potocki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. Her top areas of expertise are Potocki-Lupski Syndrome, Smith-Magenis Syndrome, Hypotonia, and Trisomy 17 Mosaicism. Dr. Potocki is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Hypotonia
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Distinguished in Hypotonia
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      1 Baylor Plz # Bcm320, 
      Houston, TX 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Calame is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Calame is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Hypotonia, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7. Dr. Calame is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Hypotonia
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      Distinguished in Hypotonia
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology

      Texas Childrens Physician Group

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

      Davut Pehlivan is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Pehlivan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. His top areas of expertise are Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Congenital Contractures, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, and Craniectomy. Dr. Pehlivan 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 in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lalani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. Her top areas of expertise are 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 in Houston, Texas. Dr. Emrick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. Her top areas of expertise are 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 in Houston, Texas. Dr. Eng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. Her top areas of expertise are Hypotonia, Gaucher Disease Type 1, Micrognathia, and Meier-Gorlin Syndrome. Dr. Eng 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

      Michael Wangler is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wangler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. His top areas of expertise are Zellweger Syndrome, Cerebellar Hypoplasia, Hypotonia, and Microcephaly.

      Distinguished in Hypotonia
      Distinguished in Hypotonia
      6701 Fannin St, 
      Houston, TX 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christian Schaaf is a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Schaaf is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Hypotonia, Fountain Syndrome, and Sheehan Syndrome.

      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 in Houston, Texas. Dr. Brunetti-Pierri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. His top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Argininosuccinic Aciduria, Rotor Syndrome, and Crigler-Najjar 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 in Houston, Texas. Dr. Scaglia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. His top areas of expertise are MELAS Syndrome, Hypotonia, Primary Carnitine Deficiency, and Leigh Syndrome. Dr. Scaglia is currently accepting new patients.

      Alica M. Goldman
      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. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Partial Seizure.

      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 in Houston, Texas. Dr. Miyake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Heart Block, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Experienced in Hypotonia
      Experienced in Hypotonia

      Office

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

      James Riviello is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Riviello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. His top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

      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 in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. His top areas of expertise are Achondroplasia, Von Gierke Disease, Acanthosis Nigricans, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

      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 in Houston, Texas. Dr. Houck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy.

      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 in Houston, Texas. Dr. Takacs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypotonia. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy in Children, and Seizures.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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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