The 20 Best Myasthenia Gravis Doctors Near Me in Fairfax, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in Myasthenia Gravis near Fairfax, VA. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Distinguished in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Inova Neurology - Fairfax

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, 900, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Joseph Choi is a specialty care physician board certified in neurology and neuromuscular medicine. He joined Inova in 2023 and has been practicing since 2009. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Choi worked as a staff neurologist and neuromuscular specialist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He also worked at MidAtlantic Permanente Medical Group as the regional neuromuscular specialist. Dr. Choi’s clinical areas of interest include neuromuscular disease, particularly patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), myasthenia gravis and muscular dystrophy. He enjoys working with patients with ALS, myasthenia gravis, spinal muscular atrophy, inflammatory myopathy, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, Guillain-Barré syndrome and muscular dystrophy. Dr. Choi believes that care should be patient focused, where the patient’s team meets the physical and emotional needs of the patient. His goals are to provide accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment plans and patient-focused care. Outside the office, Dr. Choi enjoys playing tennis and biking. Dr. Choi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Epilepsy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Inova Neurology - Fairfax

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, 900, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sonalee Kulkarni is a specialty care physician board certified in neurology at Inova Health System. Her clinical areas of interest include the management, diagnosis and treatment of general neurology, neuro-ophthalmology and neuro-muscular medicine. In addition to her Inova Neurology practice, Dr. Kulkarni serves as an assistant professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Inova Campus. Dr. Kulkarni enjoys establishing relationships with her patients and their families to develop unique care plans that will result in a balanced, healthy lifestyle for each individual she treats. A native of Mumbai, India, Dr. Kulkarni currently resides in Arlington, VA, with her husband and their two daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys music, painting and baking. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Memory Loss, Headache, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Inova Neurology - Fairfax

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, 900, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Mohan Kurukumbi is board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology (epilepsy). He is the Medical Director of the Inova Epilepsy Center at Inova Fairfax Hospital.He has been an epileptologist with Inova Neurology for more than five years. His interest in epilepsy stems from a passion to help people with seizures gain control and achieve a better quality of life with advanced epilepsy treatment options. He believes and practices avoiding over treating and undertreating epilepsy.Dr. Kurukumbi is proud of the quality of care offered by Inova Epilepsy Center and that it has achieved status as a NAEC Level four center. The program offers several services including epilepsy monitoring units, epilepsy rsection surgery, subdural electrode placement, vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), responsive nerve stimulation (Neuropace), deep brain stimulation ( DBS) surgery and newer anti-epileptic drugs to all eligible patents. The Inova Epilepsy Center also offers the latest advanced ""laser surgery,"" also known as ablation surgery, for qualifying epilepsy patients.Dr. Kurukumbi recommends that all types of epilepsy/seizure patients from new onset seizures to complicated intractable seizures take advantage of the one stop comprehensive epilepsy care at Inova.Dr. Kurukumbi's other areas of interest are general neurology, neuropathy, headache, stroke, neuromuscular disorders, myasthenia gravis, neurosarcoidosis and concussion.Dr. Kurukumbi is a U.S. citizen and resides in Fairfax, VA, with his family. His personal interests include traveling, cycling, reading and playing cricket.". Dr. Kurukumbi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Subependymoma, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Inova Neurology - Fair Oaks

    3620 Joseph Siewick Dr, 400, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Rajesh Gupta is a specialty care physician board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology at Inova Health System. He joined Inova with more than 23 years of clinical experience. He is a part of the Inova Neurology practice and care team for the Inova Epilepsy Center. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Gupta served as a neurologist at Westerly Hospital in Rhode Island.He has a special interest in the management of epilepsy, headache, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular diseases and stroke. Dr. Gupta became interested in neurology because of the continued advanced techniques and improvement in understanding the complexity of human brain and ability to give a better quality of life to patients. A native of India and a U.S. citizen, Dr. Gupta currently resides in Vienna, VA. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his kids and cook. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Neurosarcoidosis, Memory Loss, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Neurology Center Of Fairfax

    3020 Hamaker Ct, 400, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Monti is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Monti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. His clinical expertise encompasses Brachial Plexopathy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Neurology Center Of Fairfax

    3020 Hamaker Ct, 400, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Kurtzke is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Kurtzke 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Post Polio Syndrome, and Nerve Decompression.

    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Inova Neurology - Fairfax

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, 900, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Dan Larriviere is a board-certified neurologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He is the Associate Chair for Neurology Based Programs for the Inova Neurosciences service line and the Medical Director of Inova Neuromuscular Disease Program. Dr. Larriviere specializes in the treatment neuromuscular diseases such as myasthenia gravis, peripheral neuropathy, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease). He became interested in neurology because of the elegant design and function of the nervous system and because he viewed neurologic disease as one of the last frontiers of medicine. His goal is to utilize his skills and expertise to help his patients understand and manage their conditions by appreciating each patient’s needs through the development of a personal and trusting relationship. A native of Texas, Dr. Larriviere currently resides in Alexandria, VA, with his wife and children. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and learning to play the cello. Dr. Larriviere is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    3300 Gallows Rd, Neuroscience Hospitalists, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Memberships/Awards/Accreditations Top Doctors, Washingtonian, 2021. Dr. Bashir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    8303 Arlington Blvd, 106, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Offers Telehealth

    Suneetha Manem is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Manem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vasoconstriction, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), and Partial Seizure.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Inova Neurology - Fairfax

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, 900, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Rahul Davé is a specialty care physician board certified in neurology at Inova Health System. He joined Inova Neurology in 2017. He specializes in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica (NMO), optic neuritis, transverse myelitis, neuro-sarcoid, neurologic complications of rheumatologic diseases, autoimmune encephalitis, PML, inflammatory neuropathies, myasthenia gravis, paraneoplastic disorders, vasculitis and neuro-infectious diseases (including Lyme). He is the Medical Director of the interdisciplinary Inova Multiple Sclerosis and Neuro-Immunology Center, which is recognized by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers and is also a recipient of a ""Partner"" award by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. He lectures broadly about multiple sclerosis and related diseases, teaches students, conducts research and serves as an expert consultant for the development of novel therapeutics. Current research interests include anti-MOG syndrome and novel therapeutics for neuro-inflammatory disorders. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Davé worked at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he evaluated complicated multiple sclerosis patients and participated in the Undiagnosed Diseases Program, and conducted several clinical trials and laboratory research. He continues to maintain a Special Volunteer appointment at NIH where his research focus is Erdheim-Chester Disease. Dr. Davé became interested in neurology because family members struggled with neurologic diseases. His goal is to allow his patients to lead active lives by helping them understand and treat their diseases. Having lived all over the United States of America, Dr. Davé and his wife fell in love with the Washington, DC metro region. They currently reside in Bethesda, MD. In his spare time he likes to hike, cook and garden.". Dr. Dave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Erdheim-Chester Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Transverse Myelitis.

    Inova Neurology - Fair Oaks

    3620 Joseph Siewick Dr, 400, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Annie Yang is a specialty care physician board certified in neurology. She joined Inova in 2024 and has been practicing since 2019. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Yang was a clinical neurophysiology fellow at the University of Virginia’s neurology department in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Yang’s clinical areas of interest include myasthenia gravis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, Guillain-Barré syndrome and neuropathy. She specializes in performing electromyography and nerve conduction studies. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Advanced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Integrated Neurology Services PLLC

    7115 Leesburg Pike Ste 201, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheryl Smith is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    MidAtlantic Epilepsy & Sleep Center

    Bethesda, MD 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prior to joining the Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center, Dr. Jonathan Ross was Director of The New England Epilepsy Institute, a division of New England Neurological Associates (NENA) in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He also served as head of the Neurology division at NENA. After graduating medical school in 1991, Dr. Ross completed postgraduate training at Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine, and also served as Teaching Fellow at Harvard and Boston University. Dr. Ross is an active member of the American Epilepsy Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Massachusetts Medical Society, and the American Academy of Neurology. 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.

    Distinguished in Myasthenia Gravis
    Distinguished in Myasthenia Gravis

    Gw Neurology-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Kaminski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kaminski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    MedStar Health: General Surgery At Reston

    1800 Town Center Dr Ste 218, 
    Reston, VA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arash Taavoni is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Taavoni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

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

    Center For Spinal Surgery And Spinal Disorders

    1860 Town Center Dr Ste 340, 
    Reston, VA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajiv Aggarwal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Tele-Physicians P.C.

    1768 Business Center Dr Ste 100, 
    Reston, VA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Indrani Acosta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Acosta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Neurotoxicity Syndromes, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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

    Miriam Cusicanqui Monrroy, M.D.

    5985 Columbia Pike Ste 200, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miriam Cusicanqui is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Cusicanqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Northern Virginia Neurologic Associates

    1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 420, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Czander is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Czander 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 Transient Global Amnesia, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Lafora Disease.

    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis
    Experienced in Myasthenia Gravis

    Northern Virginia Neurologic Associates

    1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 420, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Faye Rosenbaum is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Rosenbaum is rated as an Experienced 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, and Seizures.

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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. 

    When should I see a Myasthenia Gravis doctor near Fairfax, VA?

    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 Fairfax, VA?

    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 Fairfax, VA?

    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 Fairfax, VA?

    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 Fairfax, VA?

    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 Fairfax, VA?

    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 Fairfax, VA?

    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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