The 20 Best Myotonic Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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The 20 Best Myotonic Dystrophy Doctors near Houston, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Myotonic Dystrophy near Houston, TX. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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17 providers found
    Elite in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Elite in Myotonic Dystrophy

    Houston Methodist Department Of Neurology-Texas Medical Center

    6560 Fannin St Ste 802, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tetsuo Ashizawa is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ashizawa is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Yadollah Harati
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Neurology

    7200 Cambridge St, 9th Floor, BCM 609-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yadollah Harati, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Yadollah Harati specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at BCM Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Harati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Texas Childrens Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, 
    Houston,, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Kim is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Houston,, Texas. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Fainting, and Short QT Syndrome.

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    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Texas Children's Pavilion For Women Radiology

    6651 Main St, 
    Houston,, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tam Pham is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Houston,, Texas. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Fainting, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Texas Children's Pavilion For Women Radiology

    6651 Main St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Taylor Howard is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Short QT Syndrome, and Brugada Syndrome.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Texas Children's Pavilion For Women Radiology

    6651 Main St, 
    Houston,, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Price is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Houston,, Texas. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Neurology

    UT Physicians

    6410 Fannin St Ste 1014, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thy Nguyen is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Tabes Dorsalis, Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Neurology

    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Milvia Pleitez, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Milvia Pleitez specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at BCM Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Pleitez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, Gastrostomy, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Advanced in Myotonic Dystrophy

    Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department Of Neurology

    6560 Fannin St Ste 802, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ericka Greene is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Greene is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Tmh Physician Associates PLLC

    6550 Fannin St, Suite 1701, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nilesh Mathuria is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mathuria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Mathuria is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    6560 Fannin Street, Suite 802, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Thonhoff is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Thonhoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Thonhoff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farida Abid is a Pediatric Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Abid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Dysferlinopathy, Amyotonia Congenita, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suzanne Woodbury is a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Woodbury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Contracture Deformity, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 950, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Lotze is a Pediatric Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lotze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy

    Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department Of Neurology

    6560 Fannin St Ste 802, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashley Anderson is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy

    Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department Of Neurology

    6560 Fannin St Ste 802, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheetal Shroff is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Shroff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy
    Experienced in Myotonic Dystrophy

    Office

    6560 Fannin St Ste 902, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Rosenfield is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rosenfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Brachial Plexopathy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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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