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    MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy near Louisiana, US. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    15 providers found
      Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      10071 Gulf Hwy, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mohammad Nawaz is an Internal Medicine provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Nawaz and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Nawaz is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Family Medicine

      Cenla Family Medicine Associates, LLC

      1587 N Bolton Ave, Suite 1100, 
      Alexandria, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Buck is a Family Medicine provider in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Buck and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Miyoshi Myopathy, Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy, Walker-Warburg Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      4608 Hwy 1, 
      Raceland, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jamie Huddleston is a Neurologist in Raceland, Louisiana. Dr. Huddleston and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Their top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

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      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Internal Medicine

      Wk Tri-State Medical Clinic

      2551 Greenwood Rd, Suite 410, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ashok Kompelli is an Internal Medicine provider in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Kompelli and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Thrombocytopenia, Coronary Heart Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Kompelli is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy

      Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

      2000 Canal St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rima El-Abassi is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. El-Abassi and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Dystrophinopathy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C. Dr. El-Abassi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dianna Phan is a Family Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Phan and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Their top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Phan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Internal Medicine
      504 Jack Miller Rd, Suite 9, 
      Ville Platte, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eduardo Alvarez is an Internal Medicine provider in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Dr. Alvarez and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

      Christus Health Central Louisiana

      3330 Masonic Dr, 
      Alexandria, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Charles Ugokwe is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Ugokwe and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Paramyotonia Congenita. Dr. Ugokwe is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      4580 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite A, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Ward is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ward and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Rhabdomyolysis, Stroke, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Internal Medicine

      Freedman Clinic Of Internal Medicine Llp

      176 Versailles Blvd, 
      Alexandria, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Zack Buckalew is an Internal Medicine provider in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Buckalew and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Mycosis Fungoides, Gout, Tenosynovitis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Buckalew is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Family Medicine

      Sterlington Critical Access Hospital LLC

      370 W Hickory Ave, Sterlington Part B Practice, 
      Bastrop, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jack Noble is a Family Medicine provider in Bastrop, Louisiana. Dr. Noble and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Tracheitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema. Dr. Noble is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Neurology | Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Neurology | Sleep Medicine

      Lafayette General Medical Center Inc

      1214 Coolidge Blvd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Adam Foreman is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Foreman and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Seizures, Essential Tremor, and Neuralgia. Dr. Foreman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy

      Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice

      1541 Kings Hwy, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Debra Davis is a Neurologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Davis and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      4225 Lapalco Blvd, 
      Marrero, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Marvin Dair is an Internal Medicine provider in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Dair and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Dair is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Marcello is a Family Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Marcello and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Hypertension. Dr. Marcello is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 05/01/2025

      What is the definition of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy?

      Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies include at least 33 different inherited diseases. These disorders first affect the muscles around the shoulder girdle and hips. These diseases get worse over time. Eventually, it may involve other muscles.

      When should I see a Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy doctor in Louisiana, 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 doctor in Louisiana, 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 doctors in Louisiana, 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 doctors in Louisiana, 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 doctor in Louisiana, 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 doctor search results page. 

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

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

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