The 20 Best Myasthenia Gravis Doctors Near Me in olney, MD

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Myasthenia Gravis near olney, MD. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Myasthenia Gravis
    Family Medicine
    Elite in Myasthenia Gravis
    Family Medicine

    GW The Medical Faculty Associate

    3301 New Mexico Ave NW Ste 336, 
    Washington, DC 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin O'connor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Inclusion Body Myositis, Thymectomy, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    Jlu Behavioral Health Services

    18213 Hillcrest Ave, 
    Olney, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Burmese, Hindi, Mandarin, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nirjaleshwar Nikhar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Nikhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Nikhar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    10750 Columbia Pike Ste 320, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anuradha Arun is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Arun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. She is also highly rated in 85 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension. Dr. Arun is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Center For Brain & Neuro Care

    7625 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Suite 260, Suite 260, 
    Fulton, MD 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ruwani Gunawardane is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fulton, Maryland. Dr. Gunawardane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebellar Degeneration, and Delirium. Dr. Gunawardane is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Gunawardane is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    16003 Comprint Cir, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ratnavali Kolla is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Kolla 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 Thromboangiitis Obliterans, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Secondary Parkinsonism. Dr. Kolla is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Montgomery Medical Associates PC

    10110 Molecular Dr Ste 206, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyra Kane is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Kane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Kane is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Ravi Passi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Passi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Passi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gaithersburg Medical Center

    655 Watkins Mill Road, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Natalia Llanes is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Llanes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Seizures, Migraine, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Llanes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    10750 Columbia Pike Ste 600, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Jeffries is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Jeffries is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Memory Loss, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Jeffries is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Referral required

    Neurology Clinic Of Maryland Inc

    Columbia, MD 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Konkani, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheetal Wagle is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Wagle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Migraine, Transient Global Amnesia, and Stroke. Dr. Wagle is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Wagle is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MidAtlantic Epilepsy & Sleep Center

    Bethesda, MD 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Ross is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Dr. Ross is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar Health: Medical Center At Chevy Chase

    5454 Wisconsin Ave # 11, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shakti Nayar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Nayar 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Beriberi, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Nayar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Downtown Bethesda

    7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Mills is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Mills 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Mills is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    6001 Executive Blvd, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robin Conwit is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Conwit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Status Epilepticus, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Thymectomy.

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

    Office

    6931 Arlington Rd Ste T100, 
    Bethesda,, MD 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nabil Altememi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda,, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Altememi 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Narcolepsy, and Vertigo. Dr. Altememi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Neurology Center

    8555 16th St Ste 310, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Moore-Iii is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Moore-Iii 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 Sleep Paralysis, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, and Essential Tremor.

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

    Maryland Center For Neuro-Ophthalmology & Neuro-Otology PC

    10724 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 101, Suite 101, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathaniel Carter is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Carter 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 Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Tension Headache, Vertigo, and Neuralgia. Dr. Carter is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar Health

    10980 Grantchester Way, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Namarig Soumit is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Soumit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Myasthenia Gravis, and Axillary Nerve Dysfunction.

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

    MedStar Health: Primary Care At Bethesda

    6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 401, 
    Bethesda,, MD 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Clark is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda,, Maryland. Dr. Clark 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MidAtlantic Epilepsy & Sleep Center

    Bethesda, MD 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Perry Smith is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Smith 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, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome. Dr. Smith 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. 

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