The 20 Best Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy Doctors in Germany

Find the Top Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy near Germany. Of these, 23 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Tobias B. Haack
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Tobias B. Haack
    Hoppe Seyler Str. 3, 
    Tuebingen, BW, DE 

    Tobias Haack practices practicing medicine in Tuebingen, Germany. Mr. Haack is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lactic Acidosis, Spasticity, Hypotonia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Jens E. Schmidt
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Jens E. Schmidt
    Robert Koch Str. 40, 
    Goettingen, NI, DE 

    Jens Schmidt practices practicing medicine in Goettingen, Germany. Mr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced 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 Myositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, Antisynthetase Syndrome, and Polymyositis.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Reno W. Winter
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Reno W. Winter
    Otto Hahn Str. 6, 
    Dortmund, NW, DE 

    Reno Winter practices practicing medicine in Dortmund, Germany. Mr. Winter is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy.

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    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Elisabeth Schwarz
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Elisabeth Schwarz
    Halle, NI, DE 

    Elisabeth Schwarz practices practicing medicine in Halle, Germany. Ms. Schwarz is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy and Brachydactyly.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Rachel Zeng
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Rachel Zeng
    Goettingen, NI, DE 

    Rachel Zeng practices practicing medicine in Goettingen, Germany. Ms. Zeng is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Swallowing Difficulty, Polymyositis, and Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Benjamin Roeben
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Benjamin Roeben
    Hoppe Seyler Str. 3, 
    Tuebingen, BW, DE 

    Benjamin Roeben practices practicing medicine in Tuebingen, Germany. Mr. Roeben 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 Subcortical Band Heterotopia, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, Lissencephaly 1, and Lissencephaly.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Diana Lehmann-Urban
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Diana Lehmann-Urban
    Ernst Grube Str. 40, 
    Halle, NI, DE 

    Diana Lehmann-Urban practices practicing medicine in Halle, Germany. Ms. Lehmann-Urban is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Camptocormism, Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1 Deficiency, and Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 2 Deficiency.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Arno Olthoff
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Arno Olthoff
    Goettingen, NI, DE 

    Arno Olthoff practices practicing medicine in Goettingen, Germany. Mr. Olthoff is rated as an Experienced 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Perichondritis, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Jens Frahm
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Jens Frahm
    Goettingen, NI, DE 

    Jens Frahm practices practicing medicine in Goettingen, Germany. Mr. Frahm is rated as an Experienced 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Inclusion Body Myositis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Hiatal Hernia.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Tim Friede
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Tim Friede
    Robert Koch Str. 40, 
    Goettingen, NI, DE 

    Tim Friede practices practicing medicine in Goettingen, Germany. Mr. Friede is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Heart Failure, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Liver Transplant, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Sabine Hofer
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Sabine Hofer
    Goettingen, NI, DE 

    Sabine Hofer practices practicing medicine in Goettingen, Germany. Ms. Hofer is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epidermoid Cyst, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, and Hydrocephalus.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Rebecca Buchert
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Rebecca Buchert
    Tuebingen, BW, DE 

    Rebecca Buchert practices practicing medicine in Tuebingen, Germany. Ms. Buchert is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, Cholesterol Pneumonia, Cortical Dysplasia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Mona Grimmel
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Mona Grimmel
    Tuebingen, BW, DE 

    Mona Grimmel practices practicing medicine in Tuebingen, Germany. Ms. Grimmel is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 6, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Ilka Schneider
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Ilka Schneider
    Ernst Grube Str. 40, 
    Halle, NI, DE 

    Ilka Schneider practices practicing medicine in Halle, Germany. Ms. Schneider is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Distal Myopathy 2, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Justus Marquetand
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Justus Marquetand
    Hoppe Seyler Str. 3, 
    Tuebingen, BW, DE 

    Justus Marquetand practices practicing medicine in Tuebingen, Germany. Mr. Marquetand is rated as an Experienced 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 Delirium, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Omar Bourini-Al
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Omar Bourini-Al
    Goettingen, NI, DE 

    Omar Bourini-Al practices practicing medicine in Goettingen, Germany. Mr. Bourini-Al is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Achalasia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Heiko Billing
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Heiko Billing
    Ludwigsburg, BW, DE 

    Heiko Billing practices practicing medicine in Ludwigsburg, Germany. Mr. Billing is rated as an Experienced 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 Fanconi Bickel Syndrome, Fanconi Syndrome, Cystinosis, Coach Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Iciar Albisua-Sanchez
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Iciar Albisua-Sanchez
    Hoppe Seyler Str. 1, 
    Tuebingen, BW, DE 

    Iciar Albisua-Sanchez practices practicing medicine in Tuebingen, Germany. Albisua-Sanchez 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 Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Gerd Hause
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Gerd Hause
    Ernst Grube Str. 40, 
    Halle, NI, DE 

    Gerd Hause practices practicing medicine in Halle, Germany. Hause is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. Their clinical expertise encompasses Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Melanoma, and Atopic Dermatitis.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Benjamin Bender
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Benjamin Bender
    Hoppe Seyler Str. 3, 
    Tuebingen, BW, DE 

    Benjamin Bender practices practicing medicine in Tuebingen, Germany. Mr. Bender is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Glioma, Brain Tumor, Thrombectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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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 in Germany?

    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 in Germany?

    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 in Germany?

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    How does MediFind rank Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy doctors in Germany?

    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 in Germany?

    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 in Germany?

    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 in Germany?

    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 in Germany?

    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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