The 20 Best Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) Doctors Near Me in Altoona, PA

Find the Top Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) near Altoona, PA. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 4 are Distinguished.

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17 providers found
    Distinguished in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Distinguished in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)

    Physical Rehabilitation Industrial & Sports Medicine

    2005 Valley View Boulevard, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hugh Newman is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Newman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Stroke, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Distinguished in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Distinguished in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)

    Prism

    2005 Valley View Boulevard, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rakesh Patel is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Stroke, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

    Distinguished in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

    1400 9th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Penne Edgell, MD, specializes in family medicine. She practices at Mainline Medical Associates and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. She completed her residency at Altoona Hospital and medical degree at Penn State University College of Medicine. Dr. Edgell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Lung Cancer, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Edgell is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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    Distinguished in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

    1400 9th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Scharf, DO, specializes in family medicine. He practices at Mainline Medical Associates and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He completed his residency at Altoona Hospital and medical degree at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology. Dr. Scharf is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Parkinson's Disease, and Decerebrate Posture. Dr. Scharf is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)

    Pawan K Gupta MD LLC

    122 East Chestnut Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Pawan Gupta is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)

    Blair Renal Associates, Inc

    501 Howard Avenue, Suite D204, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Labban is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Labban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Lactic Acidosis. Dr. Labban is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Internal Medicine

    Upmc Altoona

    620 Howard Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nimeshkumar Vesuwala is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vesuwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vesuwala is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Family Medicine

    Williamsburg Family Practice

    306 Plum Street, 
    Williamsburg, PA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Pat Rice, MD, specializes in family medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. Dr. Rice completed his medical studies at Oral Roberts University and Loma Linda University School of Medicine and his residency at UPMC Altoona. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) and Emphysema. Dr. Rice is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)

    K Siripala MD & Assoc Inc

    312 Chestnut Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Duminda Siripala is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Siripala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Internal Medicine

    UPMC Altoona - Hospitalist Program

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Martinek is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Martinek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Martinek is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Internal Medicine

    Blair Medical Associates

    1414 9th Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Maniglia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Maniglia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Nephrology

    Fresenius Medical Care Altoona

    1602 9th Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcos Manon is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Manon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Necrosis, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Internal Medicine

    Altoona Internal Medicine P.C.

    1710 6th Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Venkata Pericherla is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pericherla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)

    Office

    615 Howard Ave Ste 107, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angel Raposas is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Raposas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)

    Blair Renal Associates Inc.

    501 Howard Ave Ste D204, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nikita Neverov is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Neverov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, High Potassium Level, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    Podiatric Medicine

    Office

    1798 Plank Rd Ste 201, 
    Duncansville, PA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bridget Corey is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Duncansville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Corey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hammer Toe, Ingrown Toenail, Eschar, and Tendinitis.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
    General Surgery

    Office

    1798 Plank Rd Ste 201, 
    Duncansville, PA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martha Klingbeil is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duncansville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Klingbeil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Arch, Hammer Toe, Ingrown Toenail, and Eschar.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)?

    Necrotizing myopathy, also called necrotizing autoimmune myopathy, is a chronic inflammatory condition in which cell death occurs within the muscles. This cell death leads to degeneration of the muscle fibers, causing progressive muscle weakness.

    When should I see a Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) doctor near Altoona, PA?

    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 Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) doctor near Altoona, PA?

    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 Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) doctors near Altoona, PA?

    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 Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) doctors near Altoona, PA?

    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 Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) doctor near Altoona, PA?

    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 Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) 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 Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) doctor near Altoona, PA?

    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 Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) 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 Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) 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 Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) doctors near Altoona, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) 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 Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) 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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