The 20 Best Myotonic Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in Sacramento, CA

Find the Top Myotonic Dystrophy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Myotonic Dystrophy near Sacramento, CA. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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16 providers found
    Distinguished in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Distinguished in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Shriners Children's-Northern California

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nanette Joyce is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Joyce is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Internal Medicine

    Regents Of The Univ. Of CA

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Advanced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Craig M. McDonald, MD Private Practice

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Mcdonald is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Dysferlinopathy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C, and Dystrophinopathy. Dr. Mcdonald is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Physical Med & Rehab (Sub: Pediatric Rehab Med). Dr. Mcdonald is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Sutter Valley Medical Foundation

    2800 L St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shudhanshu Alishetti is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Alishetti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Amyloidosis, and Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Olivia Tong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Tong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Myasthenia Gravis, Foot Drop, Erythromelalgia, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Tong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    UC Davis Dept Of Cardiology

    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Takeda is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Takeda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Ectopic Heartbeat, and Arrhythmias. Dr. Takeda is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The Univ. Of CA

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Foerster is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Foerster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Heart Failure. Dr. Foerster is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    UC Davis Medical Center,Division Of Cardiovascular Medicine

    4860 Y St, 2nd Floor, Ste 2820, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Reginald Low is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Low is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Low is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Interventional Cardiology), Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease), and Internal Medicine. Dr. Low is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The Univ. Of CA

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento,, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Javier Lopez is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Sacramento,, California. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nayereh Pezeshkian is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Pezeshkian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Ectopic Heartbeat, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Lifecenter Sacramento LLC

    77 Cadillac Dr, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandhya Venugopal is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Venugopal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Fainting, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Venugopal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Family Medicine

    Office

    7601 Hospital Dr Ste 209, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Feliciano is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Feliciano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Dysferlinopathy, Alzheimer's Disease, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Internal Medicine
    7600 Hospital Dr., Suite J, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Smith is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    7551 Madison Ave, 
    Citrus Heights, CA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyron Arnott is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Citrus Heights, California. Dr. Arnott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Sitosterolemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Arnott is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The Univ. Of California

    9390 Big Horn Blvd, 
    Elk Grove,, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Lewis is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Elk Grove,, California. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Ectopic Heartbeat, and Pulmonary Hypertension. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    El Hadi Mouderres MD Inc

    9727 Elk Grove Florin Rd Ste 120, 
    Elk Grove, CA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French

    El-hadi Mouderres is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Elk Grove, California. Dr. Mouderres is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thromboangiitis Obliterans, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, Memory Loss, and Multiple Mononeuropathy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Myotonic Dystrophy?

    Myotonic dystrophy is part of a group of inherited disorders called muscular dystrophies. It is the most common form of muscular dystrophy that begins in adulthood.

    When should I see a Myotonic Dystrophy doctor near Sacramento, CA?

    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 doctor near Sacramento, CA?

    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 doctors near Sacramento, CA?

    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 doctors near Sacramento, CA?

    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 doctor near Sacramento, CA?

    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 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Myotonic Dystrophy 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 doctor near Sacramento, CA?

    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 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 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 doctors near Sacramento, CA?

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

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