The 20 Best Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in Boston, MA

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The 20 Best Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Doctors near Boston, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy near Boston, MA. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Pushpa Narayanaswami
    Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil

    Pushpa Narayanaswami is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Narayanaswami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Polymyositis, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, and Thymectomy.

    Anthony Amato
    Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
    Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy

    Hale Building For Transformative Medicine On BWH Main Campus

    60 Fenwood Rd, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Amato is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Amato is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Patricia E. Greenstein
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Neurology Department, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Greenstein is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Greenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Cervical Myelopathy, Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28.

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    Seward B. Rutkove
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seward Rutkove is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rutkove is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Orchiectomy.

    Aimee K. Boegle
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aimee Boegle is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Boegle has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Elizabeth M. Raynor
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Raynor is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Raynor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Post Polio Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Cristina A. Shea
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
    Neurology | Physiatry
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
    Neurology | Physiatry

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cristina Shea is a Physiatrist and a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Symphalangism Distal, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Poland Syndrome.

    Steven Greenberg
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy

    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Greenberg is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Greenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, Cytoplasmic Body Myopathy, and Dermatomyositis.

    Erika K. Williams
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Department Of Neurology

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 4I, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erika Williams is a Neurologist in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Symphalangism Distal, Poland Syndrome, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, and Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome.

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

    Lemonade Mental Health PLLC

    75 State St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Rich is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Peripheral Artery Disease, Hives, and Cellulitis.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thurman Wheeler is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Dystrophinopathy.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saumya Jamuar is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Jamuar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria, Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, RASopathies, Cortical Dysplasia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
    55 Fruit St, Vbk 915, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Yu is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Periventricular Heterotopia, Schizencephaly, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.

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

    Office

    55 Fruit St Ste 835, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Doreen Ho is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Inclusion Body Myositis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Myasthenia Gravis.

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

    MGFC Pediatric Dystonia Clinic

    165 Cambridge St Ste 820, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William David is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. David is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2.

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

    MGFC Pediatric Dystonia Clinic

    165 Cambridge St Ste 820, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Guidon is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Guidon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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

    Medical Infusion Center In Charles River Plaza

    165 Cambridge St Fl 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paloma Gonzalez is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

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

    Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo MD

    15 Parkman St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leigh Simmons is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Simmons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Sciatica, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    300 1st Ave, 
    Charlestown, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Frankel is a Physiatrist in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Dr. Frankel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

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

    Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

    300 1st Ave, 
    Charlestown, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Hanak is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Dr. Hanak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Spasticity, and Post Polio Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy?

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

    When should I see a Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy doctor near Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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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