The 20 Best Myasthenia Gravis Doctors Near Me in Bronx, NY

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The 20 Best Myasthenia Gravis Doctors near Bronx, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 161 doctor with experience in Myasthenia Gravis near Bronx, NY. Of these, 127 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Myasthenia Gravis
    Distinguished in Myasthenia Gravis

    Montefiore Greene Medical Arts Pavilion

    3400 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Michael Swerdlow graduated from The University Of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.  He did a medical residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York.  He then completed the neurology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in The Bronx.   He then did a fellowship Neuromuscular diseases at the N.I.H. in Bethesda.  He joined the faculty at Montefiore Hospital and Albert Einstein College.  He presently is a  Professor of Clinical Neurology.   He has a large faculty practice with Dr. David Kaufman as ""K and S.""   He teaches residents and supervises the Neurology Clinic and is involved in CME teaching.  Special areas of interest include muscle disorders, Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis and disorders of the spine.". Dr. Swerdlow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Myasthenia Gravis, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Elite in Myasthenia Gravis
    Elite in Myasthenia Gravis
    Mount Sinai Hospital, 
    CA 
     (5.9 miles away)

    Vera Bril practices in Canada. Ms. Bril is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Thymectomy.

    Geoffrey H. Basson
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish

    Geoffrey H. Basson, MD, is an Attending Physician in neuro-ophthalmology and Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Neurology at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Basson’s clinical specialty is neuro-ophthalmology—the diagnosis and management of visual disorders due to neurological or neuromuscular causes. Dr. Basson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Legius Syndrome, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

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    Mark J. Milstein
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark J. Milstein, MD, FAAN, is Director of the Adult Neurology Residency Training Program at Montefiore and Associate Professor of Neurology and Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His clinical work focuses primarily on neurohospitalist and neuromuscular medicine / electromyography (EMG), as well as general neurology. Dr. Milstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Encephalitis, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Steven Herskovitz
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Herskovitz, MD, is Director, Neuromuscular Medicine and Director, Electromyography (EMG) Lab at Montefiore. He is also Professor of Neurology at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Herskovitz’s clinical focus is on the evaluation and management of all neuromuscular disorders, with a particular interest in electrodiagnostic and neuromuscular ultrasound assessment. Dr. Herskovitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Tomaculous Neuropathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, and Fasciotomy.

    Distinguished in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neurology

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ikjae Lee is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neurology

    Hackensack Neurology Group

    211 Essex Street, Suite 202, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mario Vukic is a Neurologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Vukic is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Pediatric Neurology

    The Children's Hospital At Montefiore

    3415 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Delfiner is a Pediatric Neurologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Delfiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, and Hypotonia.

    Louis H. Weimer
    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Louis H. Weimer is a Professor of Neurology at Columbia University Medical Center. A graduate of Emory School of Medicine, he completed residency training in Neurology at the The Neurological Institute of New York, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, serving as chief resident in his final year. Dr. Weimer completed a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology and neuromuscular disease also at Columbia. Dr. Weimer directs the EMG laboratory and the Clinical autonomic laboratory and co-directs the Columbia Neuropathy Research Center. His clinical and research interests include autonomic and small nerve fiber function, dysautonomia, peripheral neuropathy, neurologic causes of syncope, and autonomic failure syndromes. Other special interests include neuropathy from medications and toxins, entrapment neuropathies, Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic syndrome and various other neuromuscular disorders. Dr. Weimer previously served on the board of directors of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine and is on the national medical advisory board for the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association. He is a counsel member of the UCNS accreditation board. He is the chair of the quality assurance committee for the department of neurology. He has written numerous papers, book chapters, and review articles and reviews papers for several medical journals and is a section editor for Medlink Neurology and Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports. In addition to patient testing, Dr. Weimer sees patients in consultation, in most instances patients with various forms of autonomic dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy, and neuromuscular disorders. Dr. Weimer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Autonomic Dysreflexia, and Lambert-Eaton Syndrome.

    David Simpson
    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Mount Sinai

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Simpson is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. His top areas of expertise are Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Focal Dystonia.

    Maria Muste
    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Internal Medicine

    NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Westchester - Primary Care & Specialty Care

    685 White Plains Rd, 
    Eastchester, NY 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Popa Muste, MD, FAAN is an assistant professor of neurology at CUIMC, in the Division of Multispecialty Neurology. A native of Romania, Dr. Muste completed her formal medical education in her home country. After moving to New York, she completed residencies in internal medicine and neurology at North Shore University Hospital and New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Muste subsequently completed a Clinical Neurophysiology fellowship, with an emphasis on EMG/Neuromuscular Medicine, here at Columbia. She is board certified in Neurology and Electrodiagnostic Medicine and is a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology.  In addition to practicing general neurology, Dr. Muste specializes in the care of patients with a range of neuromuscular diseases, including myasthenia gravis, myopathy, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CDIP), neuroimmunological disorders such as encephalopathy and paraneoplastic syndromes, small fiber neuropathy, and dystonia.  She will see patients and perform nerve conduction testing and electromyography (EMG) at the NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Westchester office in Eastchester, NY. Dr. Muste is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

    Surya M. Vishnubhakat
    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute At Great Neck

    611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu

    Surya Vishnubhakat is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Vishnubhakat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia.

    Yifan Lu
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yifan Lu is a primary care provider, practicing in Intensive Care Medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Lu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Myasthenia Gravis, Stroke, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 E 210th St, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Volkan Granit is a Neurologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Granit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

    Divya Jayaraman
    Pediatric Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Pediatric Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion

    180 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Jayaraman graduated magna cum laude with an undergraduate degree in biochemical sciences from Harvard College in 2008. She then joined the Harvard-MIT MD-PhD program, where she received her Ph.D. in Neurobiology from the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in 2015 and her M.D. from Harvard Medical School in 2017. She completed her residency in pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital in 2019. Her training in child neurology at Boston Children’s Hospital coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic. After completing child neurology residency in 2022, she stayed at Boston Children’s Hospital as a clinical and research neurology fellow, conducting research in the lab of Dr. Alan Beggs on the genetics of inherited muscle disorders, while also seeing patients with neuromuscular disorders in clinic and working as a spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) clinical trial sub-investigator with Dr. Basil T. Darras at Boston Children’s Hospital. Finally, she completed a clinical fellowship in neuromuscular medicine and electromyography (EMG) at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in 2024. She is a diplomate of the ABPN in Child Neurology.Dr. Jayaraman’s clinical expertise and practice focuses on neuromuscular disorders of infancy, childhood and adolescence, including Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, myasthenia gravis, inherited and acquired myopathies and neuropathies, as well as general pediatric neurology. Dr. Jayaraman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. Her top areas of expertise are Rigid Spine Syndrome, Schizencephaly, Periventricular Heterotopia, and Microcephaly.

    Valentina Emmanuele
    Pediatric Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Pediatric Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion

    180 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Emmanuele is a pediatric neurology specialist with expertise in neuromuscular disorders. Her areas of interest include mitochondrial disorders and metabolic myopathies. She initially trained at the “Istituto Giannina Gaslini” in Genoa, Italy, a tertiary pediatric hospital where she cared for children with neuromuscular disorders. In 2009, Dr. Emmanuele moved to New York City to join the H. Houston Merritt Neuromuscular Research Center at Columbia University as a research scientist. She then completed a clinical fellowship in mitochondrial disorders through the North American Mitochondrial Disease Consortium (NAMDC). In 2024, she completed her residency in pediatric neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Emmanuele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. Her top areas of expertise are X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy, MELAS Syndrome, Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy, and Leigh Syndrome.

    Comana M. Cioroiu
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Comana Cioroiu, MD is a general neurological specialist with particular expertise in clinical neurophysiology and electrodiagnostic testing of neuromuscular disorders. She is a graduate of Columbia University and New York Medical College, and served as Chief Resident during her Neurology training at The Neurological Institute of NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.Dr. Cioroiu remained at The Neurological Institute of New York for advanced training in Neurophysiology and Electromyography before joining the faculty of the Department of Neurology at Columbia University. Dr. Cioroiu currently sees patients at two convenient locations in New York: Columbia University Irving Medical Center at West 168th Street and 155 White Plains Road in Tarrytown, NY. For an appointment with Dr. Cioroiu, please call 646-426-3876. Dr. Cioroiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Olajide A. Williams
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    "Olajide Williams, MD, MS is a Professor of Neurology and Vice Dean of Community Health at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is also Vice Chair of the Department of Neurology and a specialist in the treatment of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases. Dr. Williams is an attending physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and a clinical neurologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He attained his medical degree from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, and completed his neurology residency and neuromuscular fellowship training at The Neurological Institute of New York. Dr. Williams also holds a Master of Science degree from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.Dr. Williams is a world-renowned leader in stroke disparities and community-based behavioral intervention research. He is founder and chair of Hip Hop Public Health, an internationally recognized organization that creates and implements multimedia public health interventions that target and engage young people in the health of their families and communities. He is a principal investigator of multiple NIH investigator-initiated awards, and MPI of the Cancer/CVD Center to Improve disease Outcomes through Multi-level and Multi-generational approaches Unifying Novel Interventions and Training health EquiTy (COMMINTY) in New York.An influential clinician-educator, Dr. Williams is a member of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) Virginia Apgar Academy of Medical Educators, and an inaugural member of the VP&S Academy of Community and Public Service. In addition to teaching courses on clinical practice and neuroscience to VP&S medical students, he is actively engaged in addressing healthcare disparities and promoting greater diversity and inclusion in academic medicine. Dr. Williams is co-director of the Columbia Center for Community Health at the Jerome Green Science Center where he leads pioneering initiatives including the Community Health Worker Stroke Prevention program.Dr. Williams has published numerous scholarly articles, including the book ""Stroke Diaries"", and received many prestigious international, national, and regional awards, such as the European Stroke Research Foundation Investigator of the Year award, two-time Columbia University Outstanding Teacher of the Year award for the Major Clinical Year, American Heart Association’s Trailblazer award, and a National Humanism in Medicine award from the Association of American Medical Colleges. Dr. Williams has been named on Fast Company Magazine’s 100 Most Creative People list, Root 100’s most influential Blacks in America list, and New York Magazine's Best Doctors list. He sits on several nonprofit boards including the Board of Directors for the Partnership for a Healthier America, whose honorary chair is former First Lady Michelle Obama.". Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Caroline Miranda
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Miranda, MD, is a general neurologist with particular expertise in clinical neurophysiology and electrodiagnostic testing. Her clinical interests include general neurology, peripheral neuropathy, and neuromuscular disease. Dr. Miranda received her undergraduate degree from Duke University and her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College. She completed residency training in Neurology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Miranda subsequently completed fellowship training in clinical neurophysiology with a focus on electromyography and neuromuscular disease at the Neurological Institute of New York/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Board Certifications: Neurology. Dr. Miranda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. Her top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Hydrocephalus.

    Igor Zilberman
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neurology | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neurology | Hospital Medicine

    CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building

    177 Ft. Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Igor Zilberman, MD is an Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Division of Hospitalist and Critical Care Neurology. After medical school at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Dr. Zilberman completed neurology residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, followed by fellowship training in Clinical Neurophysiology at SUNY Stony Brook Medical Center. Dr. Zilberman remained at SUNY Stony Brook as an attending, later transferring to Hackensack University Medical Center. Dr. Zilberman is board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Sleep Medicine, and his clinical interests include stroke, encephalopathy, and emergency neurology. He will be practicing as a neurohospitalist at The Allen Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian. Dr. Zilberman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Primary Familial Brain Calcification.

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    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 Bronx, NY?

    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 Bronx, NY?

    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 Bronx, NY?

    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 Bronx, NY?

    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 Bronx, NY?

    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 Bronx, NY?

    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 Bronx, NY?

    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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