The 20 Best Muscle Atrophy Doctors Near Me in North Carolina, US

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The 20 Best Muscle Atrophy Doctors in North Carolina, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 149 doctor with experience in Muscle Atrophy near North Carolina, US. Of these, 123 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Matthew C. Schwartz
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology

    Atrium Health Levine Children's HEARTest Yard Congenital Heart Center

    1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite 500, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Schwartz is a Cardiologist and a Pediatric Cardiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tetralogy of Fallot, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.

    Sindhu L. Joseph
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Internal Medicine

    Atrium Health Primary Care Internal Medicine Steele Creek

    13640 Steelecroft Parkway, Suite 320, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sindhu Joseph is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

    Anna Claugus
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Family Medicine

    Atrium Health Primary Care One Health Family Medicine Mooresville

    150 Professional Park Drive, Suite 400, 
    Mooresville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Claugus is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mooresville, North Carolina. Dr. Claugus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Claugus is currently accepting new patients.

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    Jairon D. Downs
    Advanced in Muscle Atrophy
    Advanced in Muscle Atrophy

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jairon Downs is a Physiatrist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Downs has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Muscle Atrophy.

    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy

    Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Priya Kishnani is a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kishnani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Pompe Disease, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 3, Hypophosphatasia (HPP), Glycogen Storage Disease Type 9, and Splenectomy. Dr. Kishnani is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Muscle Atrophy
    Geriatrics
    Distinguished in Muscle Atrophy
    Geriatrics

    Office

    90 Southside Ave Ste 350, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Nelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Nelson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Advanced in Muscle Atrophy
    Physiatry | Palliative Medicine
    Advanced in Muscle Atrophy
    Physiatry | Palliative Medicine

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick O'brien is a Physiatrist and a Palliative Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. O'brien has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Muscle Atrophy
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Muscle Atrophy
    Physiatry

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wing Ng is a Physiatrist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ng has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Jonathan French
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine

    Novant Health Spine Specialists - Mint Hill

    8201 Healthcare Loop, Suite 201, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan French is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. French is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Fractured Spine, and Decorticate Posture.

    Preeti Panchang
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy

    Novant Health Spine Specialists - Huntersville

    10305 Hamptons Park Drive, Suite 101, 
    Huntersville, NC 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Preeti Panchang is a Physiatrist in Huntersville, North Carolina. Dr. Panchang has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Hemiplegia, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

    Heidi K. White
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy

    Duke Geriatrics North Durham

    4220 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    It is a great privilege to see older adult patients in consultation and to work with them, their families, and their primary care physicians to ensure the highest quality of health and wellness. I am especially interested in the care of those with cognitive difficulties, those who struggle with mood changes, and those who find themselves serving as caregivers to others. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Post Polio Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    William L. Bockenek
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy

    Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte

    1100 Blythe Blvd., 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Bockenek is a Physiatrist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Bockenek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Post Polio Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Bockenek is currently accepting new patients.

    Heather E. Whitson
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy

    Duke University Hospital

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a clinical investigator and geriatrician. I enjoy helping to care for older adults who are admitted to the hospital. I have a special interest in patients with multiple chronic conditions, and who are at greatest risk of delirium and other geriatric syndromes that frequently occur in the hospital. Dr. Whitson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Acute Pain.

    Christian Turner
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Pediatrics | Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Pediatrics | Sports Medicine

    Novant Health Pediatric Sports Medicine - Matthews

    1401 Matthews Township Pkwy, Suite 100, 
    Matthews, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christian Turner is a Pediatrics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Matthews, North Carolina. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Freiberg's Disease, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

    Akash Patel
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Orthopedics

    Spine & Scoliosis Specialists Novant Health - Greensboro

    2105 Braxton Lane, Suite 101, 
    Greensboro, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Akash Patel is an Orthopedics provider in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Jeffrey Zeckser
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy

    Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Manning Park

    1910 Jake Alexander Blvd. W, Suite 202, 
    Salisbury, NC 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Zeckser is a Physiatrist in Salisbury, North Carolina. Dr. Zeckser has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

    Jonathan Tackett
    Advanced in Muscle Atrophy
    Emergency Medicine
    Advanced in Muscle Atrophy
    Emergency Medicine

    Piedmont Triad Physicians PLLC (Apollo MD)

    207 Old Lexington Rd, 
    Thomasville, NC 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Tackett is an Emergency Medicine provider in Thomasville, North Carolina. Dr. Tackett has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Dementia.

    Babatola A. Durojaiye
    Advanced in Muscle Atrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Muscle Atrophy
    Internal Medicine

    Atrium Health CMC Myers Park Internal Medicine

    1350 S. Kings Drive, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Babatola Durojaiye is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Durojaiye is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Durojaiye is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Family Medicine

    Hodges Family Practice Inc

    610 N Fayetteville St. #202, 
    Asheboro, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francisco Hodges is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Asheboro, North Carolina. Dr. Hodges is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy
    Experienced in Muscle Atrophy

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Gwinn is a Physiatrist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gwinn has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Muscle Atrophy?

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    When should I see a Muscle Atrophy doctor in North Carolina, 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 Muscle Atrophy doctor in North Carolina, 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 Muscle Atrophy doctors in North Carolina, 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 Muscle Atrophy doctors in North Carolina, 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 Muscle Atrophy doctor in North Carolina, 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 Muscle Atrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Muscle Atrophy 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 Muscle Atrophy doctor in North Carolina, 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 Muscle Atrophy 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 Muscle Atrophy 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 Muscle Atrophy doctors in North Carolina, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Muscle Atrophy 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 Muscle Atrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Muscle Atrophy 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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