The 20 Best Myotonic Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in Rochester, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Myotonic Dystrophy near Rochester, NY. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Elite in Myotonic Dystrophy

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Thornton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Thornton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Elite in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Elite in Myotonic Dystrophy

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Heatwole is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Heatwole is rated as an Elite 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 Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD).

    Distinguished in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Distinguished in Myotonic Dystrophy

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emma Ciafaloni is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Ciafaloni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Thymectomy.

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

    Office

    2365 S Clinton Ave, 
    Rochester,, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Funderburk is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester,, New York. Dr. Funderburk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy

    Clinton Medical Associates

    2400 S Clinton Ave Bldg G, 
    Rochester,, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Eichelberger is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Rochester,, New York. Dr. Eichelberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Cardiomyopathy.

    Advanced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Advanced in Myotonic Dystrophy

    Office

    601 Elmwood Ave # 1, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johanna Hamel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hamel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Advanced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Neurology
    Advanced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Neurology

    Office

    601 Elmwood Ave # 673, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rabi Tawil is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Tawil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Cardiology Clinical Group

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Spencer Rosero is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Rosero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Long QT Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy

    Office

    601 Elmwood Ave Ste 278984, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Creigh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Creigh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

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

    Anthony L. Jordan Urgent Care

    82 Holland St, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nashat Atalla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Atalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Office

    26 S Goodman St, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Kerper is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Kerper 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Mackenzie is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Mackenzie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

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

    Rochester General Hospital

    1425 Portland Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Diana Thangathurai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Thangathurai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Monroe Community Hospital

    435 E Henrietta Rd, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geria Furtuna is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Furtuna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Deep Vein Thrombosis, High Potassium Level, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology

    Westfall Cardiology PLLC

    1870 Winton Rd S, Suite 1, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Senthil Natarajan is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Natarajan 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 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiomyopathy, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy

    Office

    919 Westfall Rd Bldg C, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ruth Schneider is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Essential Tremor, and Thrombectomy.

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

    Primary Care-Greece

    10 S Pointe Lndg Ste 250, 
    Rochester, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jillian Moore is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy

    Ur Medicine Cardiac Care-Brighton

    140 Canal View Blvd Ste 102, 
    Rochester,, NY 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Montgomery is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Rochester,, New York. Dr. Montgomery 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 Atrial Fibrillation, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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 Rochester, NY?

    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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