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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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    18 providers found
      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 in Rochester, New York. Dr. Heatwole is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD).

      Elite in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Elite in Myotonic Dystrophy
      601 Elmwood Ave, 
      Rochester, NY 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Thornton is a Neurologist in Rochester, New York. Dr. Thornton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Distinguished in Myotonic Dystrophy

      University Of Rochester

      738 Library Rd, 
      Rochester, NY 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Emma Ciafaloni is a Neurologist in Rochester, New York. Dr. Ciafaloni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Thymectomy.

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      Advanced in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Neurology | Physician Assistant
      Advanced in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Neurology | Physician Assistant

      University Of Rochester

      601 Elmwood Ave, 
      Rochester, NY 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Johanna Hamel is a Neurologist and a Physician Assistant in Rochester, New York. Ms. Hamel has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

      Advanced in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Advanced in Myotonic Dystrophy
      601 Elmwood Ave, 
      Rochester, NY 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alrabi Tawil is a Neurologist in Rochester, New York. Dr. Tawil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B.

      Spencer Z. Rosero
      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 in Rochester, New York. Dr. Rosero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Long QT Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Internal Medicine
      214 A Lake Ave, 
      Rochester, NY 
       (0.7 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. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Internal Medicine
      26 South 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. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy

      Cardiology Clinical Group

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

      James Eichelberger is a Cardiologist in Rochester, New York. Dr. Eichelberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Cardiomyopathy.

      Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Physiatry | Neurology
      Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Physiatry | Neurology

      University Of Rochester

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

      Peter Creigh is a Physiatrist and a Neurologist in Rochester, New York. Dr. Creigh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

      Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Neurology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Neurology | Pediatrics

      University Of Rochester

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

      Samuel Mackenzie is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Rochester, New York. Dr. Mackenzie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

      Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy

      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. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension.

      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

      Michael Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy

      Rochester General Hospital

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

      Matthew Funderburk is a Cardiologist in Rochester, New York. Dr. Funderburk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

      Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      County Of Monroe

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

      Geria Furtuna is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Furtuna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are 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
      Offers Telehealth

      Senthil Natarajan is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Rochester, New York. Dr. Natarajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiomyopathy, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

      University Of Rochester

      10 S Pointe Lndg, 
      Rochester, NY 
       (5.0 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 top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.

      Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
      Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy

      Cardiology Clinical Group

      1835 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd, Suite 200, 
      Penfield, NY 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Montgomery is a Cardiologist in Penfield, New York. Dr. Montgomery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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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