The 20 Best Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated With Ragged Red Fibers Doctors Near Me in scottsdale, AZ

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 1 doctor with experience in Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated With Ragged Red Fibers near scottsdale, AZ. Of these, 1 are Experienced.

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    AZ - Neuro

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (9.6 miles away)
    480-955-0943
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    Erika Driver-Dunckley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Driver-Dunckley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated With Ragged Red Fibers. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Tissue Biopsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Driver-Dunckley is currently accepting new patients.

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    What is the definition of Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated With Ragged Red Fibers?

    Myoclonic epilepsy with ragged red fibers (MERRF) is a multisystem disorder characterized by myoclonus, which is often the first symptom, followed by generalized epilepsy, ataxia, weakness, and dementia. Symptoms usually first appear in childhood or adolescence after normal early development. The features of MERRF vary widely from individual to individual, even within families. Other common findings include hearing loss, short stature, optic atrophy, and cardiomyopathy with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome. The diagnosis is based on clinical features and a muscle biopsy finding of ragged red fibers (RRF). In over 80% of cases, MERRF is caused by genetic changes in the mitochondrial gene called MT-TK. Several other mitochondrial genes have also been reported to cause MERRF, but many of the individuals with genetic changes in these other genes have additional signs and symptoms. Coenzyme Q10 and L-carnitine are often used with the hope of improving mitochondrial function.