The 20 Best Myasthenia Gravis Doctors Near Me in Evansville, IN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Myasthenia Gravis near Evansville, IN. Of these, 8 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent-Evansville Neurology

    801 Saint Marys Dr Ste 400E, 
    Evansville, IN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carla Brandt is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Evansville, Indiana. Dr. Brandt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Family Medicine

    Deaconess Hospital Inc

    421 Chestnut St, 
    Evansville, IN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Merral Lewis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Evansville, Indiana. Dr. Lewis 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 Dementia, Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Deaconess Hospital Laboratory

    600 Mary St, 
    Evansville, IN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bhargav Trivedi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Evansville, Indiana. Dr. Trivedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Transverse Myelitis.

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    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Geriatrics

    Deaconess Hospital Inc

    1750 Oak Hill Rd, 
    Evansville, IN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Della Evans is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Evansville, Indiana. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent-Evansville Neurology

    801 Saint Marys Dr Ste 400E, 
    Evansville, IN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Kadiyamkuttiyil is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Evansville, Indiana. Dr. Kadiyamkuttiyil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Epilepsy in Children, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent-Evansville Neurology

    801 Saint Marys Dr Ste 400E, 
    Evansville, IN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Faris Fadheel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Evansville, Indiana. Dr. Fadheel 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 Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Essential Tremor, Memory Loss, and Serotonin Syndrome.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Family Medicine

    Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent-Evansville Primary Care

    801 Saint Marys Dr Ste 505E, 
    Evansville, IN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsey Ellerbrook is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Evansville, Indiana. Dr. Ellerbrook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Vision Care Center LLC

    4233 Gateway Blvd, 
    Newburgh, IN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roderick Warren is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newburgh, Indiana. Dr. Warren is rated as an Advanced 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 Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Vision Care Center LLC

    4233 Gateway Blvd, 
    Newburgh, IN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Naghma Mufti is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newburgh, Indiana. Dr. Mufti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Evansville VA CBOC Pharmacy

    6211 Waterford Blvd, 
    Evansville, IN 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Mayron is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Evansville, Indiana. Dr. Mayron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Essential Tremor, Dry Mouth, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Family Medicine

    Deaconess Clinic Inc.

    4144 Wyntree Dr, 
    Newburgh, IN 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melinda Jackson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newburgh, Indiana. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Breast Cancer, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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.