The 20 Best Myasthenia Gravis Doctors Near Me in burbank, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 82 doctor with experience in Myasthenia Gravis near burbank, CA. Of these, 72 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Internal Medicine

    Glendale Internal Medicine And Cardiology Medical Group Inc.

    500 N Central Ave Ste 800, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edgar Aleman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Aleman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Necrosis, Metabolic Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Amaiak Chilingaryan, MD Private Practice

    800 S Central Ave, Ste 307, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amaiak Chilingaryan is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Chilingaryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Pseudobulbar Affect. Dr. Chilingaryan is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology), Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Clinical Neurophysiolog, and American Board Neurological Surgery. Dr. Chilingaryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Referral may be required

    Armen J. Cherik, MD Private Practice

    1215 S. Central Ave, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Armen Cherik is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Cherik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dravet Syndrome, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome. Dr. Cherik is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and American Board Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Cherik is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Referral may be required

    Lance J. Lee, MD

    1500 E Chevy Chase Dr, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lance Lee is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Susac Syndrome, Dysarthria, Memory Loss, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Distinguished in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Neurology-Los Angeles

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Duaa Jabari is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jabari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Jabari is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Myasthenia Gravis
    Distinguished in Myasthenia Gravis
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Cardiac Amyloidosis

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Lewis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lewis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Referral may be required

    Western Neurological Assoc

    1220 W Olive Ave, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fawaz Faisal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Faisal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Thromboangiitis Obliterans, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Faisal is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Referral may be required
    191 South Buena Vista Street, Suite 370, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lin Lemay is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Lemay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stroke, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Encephalitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lemay is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Lemay is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Internal Medicine
    191 South Buena Vista Street, Suite 200, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Peripheral Artery Disease, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Referral may be required
    2625 West Alameda Avenue, Suite 326, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ahed Hanna-Kastoun is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Hanna-Kastoun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Susac Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Hanna-Kastoun is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Hanna-Kastoun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Referral may be required
    501 South Buena Vista Street, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic, Arabic, Filipino, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Telugu, Ukrainian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Marvi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Marvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Hydrocephalus, and Secondary Parkinsonism. Dr. Marvi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Referral may be required

    Dr. Margarita Oveian, Md., Inc

    501 S Buena Visit St 1 North, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, German, Hindi, Mandarin, Polish, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Margarita Oveian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Oveian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Dysarthria. Dr. Oveian is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Oveian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Southern California Neurology Medical Group, Inc.

    416 E Colorado St, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Arbi Ohanian is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Ohanian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Tension Headache, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Ohanian is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Vascular Neurology), Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology), and American Board Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Ohanian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Referral may be required

    Southern California Neurology Medical Group, Inc.

    416 E Colorado St, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yafa Minazad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Minazad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Stroke, and Epilepsy. Dr. Minazad is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Neurology & Psychiatry.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Referral may be required

    Vahe Akopian MD Inc.

    1451 E Chevy Chase Dr, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vahe Akopian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Akopian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Seizures, Subependymoma, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Akopian is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and American Board Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Akopian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Referral may be required

    Alexander G. Gevorgyan, MD Private Practice

    1332 S Glendale Ave, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Gevorgyan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Gevorgyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Neuralgia. Dr. Gevorgyan is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Gevorgyan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Referral may be required

    Premier Neurology Medical Group

    415 N. Crescent Dr., Ste 110, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravinder Singh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, Stroke, and Vertebroplasty.

    Distinguished in Myasthenia Gravis
    Distinguished in Myasthenia Gravis
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurology

    300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Perry Shieh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shieh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Tubular Aggregate Myopathy.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Internal Medicine

    Michael Y. Karapetian, MD Private Practice

    5220 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste E, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Karapetian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Karapetian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Karapetian is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Karapetian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Referral may be required

    Sharon Yegiaian, MD Private Practice

    Pasadena, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharon Yegiaian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Yegiaian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, and Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction. Dr. Yegiaian is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry). Dr. Yegiaian is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Myasthenia Gravis?

    Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disorder. Neuromuscular disorders involve the muscles and the nerves that control them.

    What type of doctors treat myasthenia gravis? 

    A myasthenia gravis care team often includes several types of specialists who work together to manage symptoms: 

    • Neurologists lead the care team, as myasthenia gravis primarily affects nerve and muscle communication. They conduct blood tests to check for biomarkers and nerve tests like electromyography to see how nerves and muscles work together.   
    • Rheumatologists may help if other autoimmune diseases are present because they specialize in treating diseases that attack the immune system. 
    • Pulmonologists are lung doctors who monitor and treat breathing issues, which can be affected by myasthenia gravis. 
    • Ophthalmologists are eye doctors who can address vision-related symptoms, such as drooping eyelids or double vision. 
    • Speech-language pathologists assist with any speech or swallowing difficulties due to weakness in the muscles of the throat, face, and jaw. 
    • Physical and occupational therapists help patients maintain muscle strength and mobility and navigate daily activities safely to avoid injury. 
    • Primary care physicians coordinate care and manage general health needs. 

    Is myasthenia gravis an autoimmune or neurological disorder? 

    Myasthenia gravis is both an autoimmune and a neurological disorder. It is autoimmune because the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy parts of itself. In myasthenia gravis, the immune system attacks the proteins that allow nerves and muscles to communicate. This causes problems in the neurological system, which controls muscles, leading to muscle weakness and tiredness. The condition mostly affects muscles that control eye movement, eyelids, facial expressions, chewing, and even breathing. Because it’s both an autoimmune and neurological disorder, rheumatologists and neurologists may work together to help manage it. 

    How is myasthenia gravis treated?  

    Myasthenia gravis is treated in a few different ways to help people manage their symptoms. Doctors may prescribe medicines like acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, which can improve muscle strength by helping nerves send signals to muscles more easily. Immunosuppressive drugs, which slow down the immune system, can also help by stopping the immune system from attacking the body’s own muscle proteins. In more serious cases, doctors might suggest treatments like plasmapheresis or intravenous immunoglobulin, which work quickly to reduce symptoms by removing harmful antibodies from the blood or adding good antibodies to fight the disease. Some people might also have surgery called a thymectomy to remove the thymus gland, which can lower the immune system’s attacks over time. 

    How does myasthenia gravis progress?  

    Myasthenia gravis can start with mild symptoms, like drooping eyelids or tiredness in the face or neck. Over time, the weakness can spread to other muscles, making it harder to chew, speak, or even breathe in serious cases. The condition can get worse during times of stress, illness, or with certain medications, which may lead to what’s called a “myasthenic crisis.” In a myasthenic crisis, muscle weakness becomes so severe that breathing muscles are affected, and emergency medical help is needed. Managing symptoms, getting enough rest, and avoiding triggers like stress or infections can help slow the progression and keep the symptoms more stable. 

    What is the life expectancy for someone with myasthenia gravis?   

    Most people with myasthenia gravis can live a normal life span, especially with good medical care. Even though myasthenia gravis is a chronic (long-term) condition, today’s treatments can help most people control their symptoms and live active lives. Some people may have periods when their symptoms get worse, especially if it affects their breathing. With the right treatment and regular check-ups, most complications can be prevented. 

    When should I see a Myasthenia Gravis doctor near burbank, CA?

    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 Myasthenia Gravis doctor near burbank, CA?

    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 Myasthenia Gravis doctors near burbank, CA?

    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 Myasthenia Gravis doctors near burbank, CA?

    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 Myasthenia Gravis doctor near burbank, CA?

    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 Myasthenia Gravis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Myasthenia Gravis 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 Myasthenia Gravis doctor near burbank, CA?

    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 Myasthenia Gravis 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 Myasthenia Gravis 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 Myasthenia Gravis doctors near burbank, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Myasthenia Gravis 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 Myasthenia Gravis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Myasthenia Gravis 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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