The 20 Best Myofibrillar Myopathy Doctors Near Me in durham, NC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 1 doctor with experience in Myofibrillar Myopathy near durham, NC. Of these, 1 are Experienced.

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    Duke Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinic - Clinic 1L

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    919-681-5176
    Languages Spoken:
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    Vern Juel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Juel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myofibrillar Myopathy. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Inclusion Body Myositis, Meige Syndrome, and Thymectomy. Dr. Juel is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology , American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, and American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Neurology . Dr. Juel is currently accepting new patients.

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    What is the definition of Myofibrillar Myopathy?

    Myofibrilar myopathy (MFM) is a neuromuscular disease characterized by slowly progressive muscle weakness that can involve both proximal muscles (such as hips and shoulders) and distal muscles (those further away from the trunk). Some affected individuals also experience muscle stiffness, aching, or cramps. Other symptoms that can be associated with MFM include pain and tingling in the limbs (peripheral neuropathy) or an enlarged and weakened heart (cardiomyopathy). Most people with MFM begin to develop muscle weakness in mid-adulthood, but features of the disease can appear anytime between infancy and late adulthood. MFM is caused by a genetic change (change) in any of several genes, including DES, CRYAB, MYOT, LDB3, FLNC, BAG3, FHL1, TTN, and DNAJB6. The signs and symptoms of MFM can vary depending on the genetic cause. For some people, the exact genetic cause may be unknown. The mode of inheritance of the disease depends on exactly which gene is changed. MFM can be diagnosed with a muscle biopsy or other studies of muscle function. The diagnosis can be confirmed with genetic testing.