The 20 Best Myotonia Congenita Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Myotonia Congenita near Houston, TX. Of these, 31 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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34 providers found
    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1250, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danielle Takacs is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Takacs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, Spasmus Nutans, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatrics

    Texas Childrens Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rochelle Dy is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Dy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Focal Dystonia, and Myotonia Congenita.

    Advanced in Myotonia Congenita
    Advanced in Myotonia Congenita

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gabrielle Nguyen is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, and Myotonia Congenita.

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    Advanced in Myotonia Congenita
    Advanced in Myotonia Congenita

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1280, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Miller is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myotonia Congenita, Moebius Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Absence of Tibia.

    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    1250 Moursund St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vishnu Cuddapah is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Cuddapah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rett Syndrome, Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatrics

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marina Ma is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. Her clinical expertise encompasses Focal Dystonia, Cerebral Palsy, Myotonia Congenita, and Paraplegia.

    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sruthi Thomas is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Rhizotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suzanne Woodbury is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Woodbury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Contracture Deformity, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farida Abid is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Abid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dysferlinopathy, Amyotonia Congenita, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    6701 Fannin St, Suite 1560, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Emrick is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Emrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses MELAS Syndrome, Hypotonia, CACH Syndrome, Cortical Dysplasia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Emrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Unoma Akamagwuna is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Akamagwuna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Focal Dystonia, Spasticity, and Moebius Syndrome.

    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Dicarlo is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Dicarlo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Focal Dystonia, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.

    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Charnay is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Charnay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Spasticity, and Myotonia Congenita.

    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristen Fisher is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Nurse Practitioner | Physiatry
    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Nurse Practitioner | Physiatry
    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Palmer is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Ms. Palmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Myelomeningocele, and Hydrocele. Ms. Palmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Fl 16, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Niedzwecki is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Niedzwecki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Hemiplegia, Focal Dystonia, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatrics | Neurology | Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatrics | Neurology | Emergency Medicine

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 950, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Risen is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Risen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, Encephalitis, and Meningitis.

    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology

    UT Health Science Center-Pediatric Pulmonary

    6410 Fannin St Ste 500, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nivedita Thakur is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Thakur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Beta-Propeller Protein-Associated Neurodegeneration, Hallervorden-Spatz Disease, Focal Dystonia, Tourette Syndrome, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatrics | Neurology
    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatrics | Neurology

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1250, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Lazar is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lazar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Myotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 950, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Lotze is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lotze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Myotonia Congenita?

    Myotonia congenita is an inherited condition that affects muscle relaxation. It is congenital, meaning that it is present from birth. It occurs more frequently in northern Scandinavia.

    When should I see a Myotonia Congenita doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Myotonia Congenita doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Myotonia Congenita doctors near Houston, TX?

    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 Myotonia Congenita doctors near Houston, TX?

    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 Myotonia Congenita doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Myotonia Congenita doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Myotonia Congenita 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 Myotonia Congenita doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Myotonia Congenita 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 Myotonia Congenita 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 Myotonia Congenita doctors near Houston, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Myotonia Congenita 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 Myotonia Congenita doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Myotonia Congenita 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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