The 20 Best Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B Doctors Near Me in Virginia, US

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The 20 Best Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B Doctors in Virginia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B near Virginia, US. Of these, 23 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Neurology
    Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Neurology

    Bon Secours Neurology Clinic

    1510 N 28th St Ste 110, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Vota is a Neurologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Vota is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Peripheral Neuropathy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

    Neurology Center Of Fairfax LTD.

    3020 Hamaker Ct Ste 400, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Kurtzke is a Neurologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Kurtzke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, Post Polio Syndrome, and Nerve Decompression.

    Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    1250 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Pearson is a Neurologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Pearson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A, Benign Autosomal Dominant Myopathy, and Collagen VI-Related Myopathy.

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    Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

    Integrated Neurology Services PLLC

    7115 Leesburg Pike Ste 201, 
    Falls Church, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheryl Smith is a Neurologist in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

    Sentara Neurology Specialists

    1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Galbreath is a Neurologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Galbreath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

    Office

    1001 E Leigh St Fl 13, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Johnson is a Neurologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. His top areas of expertise are Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    6802 Paragon Pl Ofc 417, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Fornaris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Fornaris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. His top areas of expertise are Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B.

    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

    Office

    12200 Warwick Blvd Ste 110, 
    Newport News, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kermit Lloyd is a Neurologist in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Lloyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    11958 W Broad St, 
    Henrico, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Gwathmey is a Neurologist in Henrico, Virginia. Dr. Gwathmey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

    Mary Washington Neurology

    220 Executive Center Pkwy, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Lynch is a Neurologist in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Lynch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. His top areas of expertise are Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Migraine, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

    Office

    12200 Warwick Blvd Ste 110, 
    Newport News, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Livingstone is a Neurologist in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Livingstone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Neurology
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Neurology

    UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Jones is a Neurologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Migraine, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Tomaculous Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Teerin Liewluck is a Psychiatrist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Liewluck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Myositis, and Inclusion Body Myositis.

    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Internal Medicine

    Universal Health Corporation

    130 Church Ave SW, 
    Roanoke, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alfonso Brochero is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Brochero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Stroke.

    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Neurology
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Neurology

    Office

    70 Medical Center Cir Ste 206, 
    Fishersville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Puzio is a Neurologist in Fishersville, Virginia. Dr. Puzio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. His top areas of expertise are Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Internal Medicine

    CVHS Buckingham

    25892 N James Madison Hwy, 
    New Canton, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Randall Bashore is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Canton, Virginia. Dr. Bashore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

    Williamsburg Neurology P.C.

    120 Kings Way Ste 2700, 
    Williamsburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shawke Soueidan is a Neurologist in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Soueidan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Depompolo is a Physiatrist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Depompolo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. His top areas of expertise are Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphangiectasis, and Lymphedema.

    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Family Medicine

    Carilion Clinic Family Medicine-Giles

    430 Boxwood Ln, 
    Pearisburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard D Grube is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pearisburg, Virginia. Dr. D Grube is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

    Neurology Consultants Of Tidewater PLLC

    6161 Kempsville Cir Ste 315, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marie Holland is a Neurologist in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Holland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. Her top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Memory Loss, Foot Drop, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B?

    Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2B (LGMD2B) is one type of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. These diseases affect the voluntary muscles, which are the muscles that are moved on purpose, such as the arm, leg, finger, toe, and facial muscles. Specifically, LGMD2B is a slowly progressive disease that causes muscle weakness and wasting (atrophy) of the pelvic muscles and muscles of the shoulder girdle. People who are Jewish, and specifically those of Libyan Jewish descent, are more likely to have LGMD2B. LGMD2B is caused by variations (also known genetic changes) in the DYSF gene. The disease is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Diagnosis of LGMD2B is suspected in people who have signs and symptoms of the disease, and the diagnosis can be confirmed by a muscle biopsy and genetic testing.

    When should I see a Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B doctor in Virginia, 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 Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B doctor in Virginia, 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 Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B doctors in Virginia, 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 Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B doctors in Virginia, 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 Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B doctor in Virginia, 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 Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B 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 Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B doctor in Virginia, 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 Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B 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 Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B 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 Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B doctors in Virginia, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B 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 Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B 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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