The 20 Best Myotonic Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in encino, 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 encino, CA. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Distinguished in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Distinguished in Myotonic Dystrophy
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    UCLA Health Westwood Neurology

    300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Perry Shieh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shieh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Tubular Aggregate Myopathy.

    Distinguished in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Distinguished in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Payam Soltanzadeh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Soltanzadeh is rated as a Distinguished 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 Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Soltanzadeh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Care Center Pain Management

    16550 Ventura Blvd Ste 120, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pouya Lavian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Lavian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Spasticity, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

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

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Cruz is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cruz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.

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

    Cardiovascular Medical Group Of Southern California

    414 N Camden Dr Ste 1100, 
    Beverly Hills,, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Satinder Bhatia is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills,, California. Dr. Bhatia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Prolapse, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Disease. Dr. Bhatia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    100 Medical Plaza, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Bradfield is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bradfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Ectopic Heartbeat, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janet Pregler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pregler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Jaundice, Hypervitaminosis D, and Keratoconus.

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

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anh Kieu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kieu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Doris Cardenas is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Cardenas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Cardenas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Burford is a Neurologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Burford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Burford is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Jackson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Dysarthria, Stroke, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cor. Medical Group Inc.

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 485W, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Kaul is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kaul 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 with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Kaul is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Cardiac Amyloidosis

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Lewis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    California Cardiac Institute

    710 S Central Ave, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Discepolo is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Discepolo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Discepolo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease). Dr. Discepolo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCLA Health System-West Washington

    11303 W Washington Blvd # 100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Ko is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.

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

    Los Angeles Medical Center

    1526 N Edgemont St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ming Lee is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Atrial Myxoma, Arterial Embolism, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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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 encino, 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 encino, 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 encino, 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 encino, 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 encino, 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 encino, 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 encino, 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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