The 20 Best Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in Ottawa, ON

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy near Ottawa, ON. Of these, 8 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Ian C. Smith
    Distinguished in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Ian C. Smith
    1053 Carling Ave, K1Y 4E9, 
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (3.4 km away)

    Ian Smith practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome, and Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Jodi P. Chardon-Warman
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Jodi P. Chardon-Warman
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Jodi Chardon-Warman practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Chardon-Warman is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Tissue Biopsy, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    David R. Jordan
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    David R. Jordan
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    David Jordan practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Jordan is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chalazion, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Ptosis, and Strabismus.

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    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Pierre R. Bourque
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Pierre R. Bourque
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Pierre Bourque practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Bourque is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Thymectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Marcos L. Sampaio
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Marcos L. Sampaio
    451 Smyth Rd, K1H 8M, 
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (4.4 km away)

    Marcos Sampaio practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Sampaio is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, and Amenorrhea.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Gerd Melkus
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Gerd Melkus
    501 Smyth Road, K1H 8L6, 
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (4.6 km away)

    Gerd Melkus practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Melkus is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Ear Barotrauma, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Cameron Stotts
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Cameron Stotts
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Cameron Stotts practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Stotts is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Heart Attack, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, and Atherosclerosis.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Jocelyn C. Zwicker
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Jocelyn C. Zwicker
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Jocelyn Zwicker practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Zwicker is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Dysarthria, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Foot Drop.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Ari Breiner
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Ari Breiner
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Ari Breiner practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Breiner is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Robin J. Parks
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Robin J. Parks
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Robin Parks practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Parks is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and HIV/AIDS.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Mireille Khacho
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Mireille Khacho
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    Mireille Khacho practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Khacho is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    John M. Woulfe
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    John M. Woulfe
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (1.0 km away)

    John Woulfe practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Woulfe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Giorgio A. Tasca
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Giorgio A. Tasca
    451 Smyth Road, K1H 8 M5, 
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (4.4 km away)

    Giorgio Tasca practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Tasca is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, and Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Kawan S. Rakhra
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Kawan S. Rakhra
    501 Smyth Road, K1H 8L6, 
    Ottawa, ON, CA 
     (4.6 km away)

    Kawan Rakhra practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Rakhra is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Osteoarthritis, Foot Drop, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy?

    Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy is a genetic condition characterized by muscle weakness that begins in adulthood, typically after age 40. The term "oculopharyngeal" refers to the eyes (oculo-) and a part of the throat called the pharynx (-pharyngeal). Affected individuals usually first experience weakness of the muscles in both eyelids that causes droopy eyelids (ptosis). Ptosis can worsen over time, causing the eyelid to impair vision, and in some cases, limit eye movement. Along with ptosis, affected individuals develop weakness of the throat muscles that causes difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). Dysphagia begins with dry food, but over time, liquids can also become difficult to swallow. Dysphagia can cause saliva to accumulate and a wet-sounding voice. Many people with oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy also have weakness and wasting (atrophy) of the tongue. These problems with food intake may cause malnutrition, choking, or a bacterial lung infection called aspiration pneumonia.

    When should I see an Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy doctor near Ottawa, ON?

    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 an Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy doctor near Ottawa, ON?

    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 do I find the best Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy doctor near Ottawa, ON?

    You can find an Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy doctors near Ottawa, ON?

    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 Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy doctors near Ottawa, ON?

    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 an Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy doctor near Ottawa, ON?

    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 Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Oculopharyngeal Muscular 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 an Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy doctor near Ottawa, ON?

    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 Oculopharyngeal Muscular 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 Oculopharyngeal Muscular 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 Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy doctors near Ottawa, ON?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Oculopharyngeal Muscular 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 an Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Oculopharyngeal Muscular 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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