The 20 Best Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 Doctors Near Me in Idaho, US

Find the Top Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 near Idaho, US. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2

    Saint Alphonsus Anticoagulation Clinic-Nampa

    4424 E Flamingo Ave Ste 300, 
    Nampa,, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Hodgman is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Nampa,, Idaho. Dr. Hodgman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Neurology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Neurology

    St Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Inc

    3875 E Overland Rd, 
    Meridian, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heidi Orme is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Orme is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop, Satoyoshi Syndrome, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2

    High Desert Heart & Vascular

    3015 E Goldstone Dr Ste 230, 
    Meridian,, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Costello is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Meridian,, Idaho. Dr. Costello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Costello is board certified in Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology.

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    Advanced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Advanced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2

    St. Luke's Clinic-Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Boise

    600 N Robbins Rd Ste 300, 
    Boise, ID 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Friedman is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Friedreich Ataxia, Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Family Medicine

    St Luke's Family Health-Ten Mile

    3140 W Milano Dr Ste 150, 
    Meridian, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. His clinical expertise encompasses Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Family Medicine

    Bear Lake Family Care & Ob/Gyn

    465 Washington St, 
    Montpelier, ID 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Crane is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Montpelier, Idaho. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Crane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cerebral Hypoxia, and Headache.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Neurology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Neurology

    Palouse Specialty Physicians PS.

    803 S Main St Ste 110, 
    Moscow, ID 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarita Said is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Moscow, Idaho. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Said is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Inclusion Body Myositis, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Internal Medicine

    Associates In Family Practice Gooding

    425 Idaho St, 
    Gooding, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samantha Marshall is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gooding, Idaho. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Idiopathic Edema, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hemi 3 Syndrome.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Family Medicine

    Meza Post Acute And Long Term Care PLLC

    3400 E Fernan Hill Rd, 
    Coeur D Alene, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Meza is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Coeur D Alene, Idaho. Dr. Meza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Necrosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, COVID-19, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Pain Medicine

    St. Luke's Clinic-Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Boise

    600 N Robbins Rd Ste 300, 
    Boise, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynn Shenk is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Shenk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, Phantom Limb Pain, and Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2

    Ew Garland M.D. PA

    3920 Washington Pkwy, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erich Garland is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Garland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Seizures, Memory Loss, Stroke, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2

    Dickinson Neurological Surgery

    2353 Coronado St, 
    Idaho Falls, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Vincent is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Vincent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Family Medicine

    Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa

    4300 E Flamingo Ave, 
    Nampa, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Buxton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nampa, Idaho. Dr. Buxton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Family Medicine

    Meza Post Acute And Long Term Care

    2426 N Merritt Creek Loop, 
    Coeur D Alene, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Rudolph is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Coeur D Alene, Idaho. Dr. Rudolph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Internal Medicine

    Saint Alphonsus Physician Services Inc

    323 E Riverside Dr Ste 224, 
    Eagle, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stan Eisele is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Eagle, Idaho. Dr. Eisele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pemphigus Vulgaris, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Family Medicine

    St Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

    2141 E Parkcenter Blvd, 
    Boise, ID 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angeline Devitt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Devitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
    Family Medicine

    Office

    858 Commerce Dr Ste 100, 
    Smelterville, ID 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Lakko is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Smelterville, Idaho. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lakko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2?

    Myotonic dystrophy type 2, one of the two types of myotonic dystrophy, is an inherited muscular dystrophy that affects the muscles and other body systems (e.g., heart, eyes, and pancreas). It is characterized by prolonged muscle tensing (myotonia) as well as muscle weakness, pain, and stiffness. Signs and symptoms usually develop during a person's twenties or thirties. Muscles in the neck, fingers, elbows, and hips are typically affected; facial and ankle muscles are less commonly involved. The severity of Myotonic dystrophy type 2 varies widely among affected people, even among family members. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and is caused by genetic changes in the CNBP gene.

    When should I see a Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 doctor in Idaho, US?

    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 Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 doctor in Idaho, US?

    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 Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 doctors in Idaho, US?

    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 Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 doctors in Idaho, US?

    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 Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 doctor in Idaho, US?

    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 Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 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 Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 doctor in Idaho, US?

    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 Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 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 Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 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 Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 doctors in Idaho, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 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 Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 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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