The 20 Best Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy Doctors in Netherlands

Find the Top Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy near Netherlands. Of these, 37 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Vered Raz
    Elite in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Vered Raz

    Lumc

    Leiden, ZH, NL 

    Vered Raz practices practicing medicine in Leiden, Netherlands. Ms. Raz is rated as an Elite 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 Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Muscle Atrophy, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Eyelid Drooping.

    Elite in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Rosemarie J. Kroon
    Elite in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Rosemarie J. Kroon
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Rosemarie Kroon practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Ms. Kroon is rated as an Elite 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 Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy and Dysarthria.

    Distinguished in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Baziel M. Van Engelen
    Distinguished in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Baziel M. Van Engelen
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Baziel Van Engelen practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Van Engelen is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.

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    Distinguished in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Barbara M. Van Der Sluijs
    Distinguished in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Barbara M. Van Der Sluijs
    Zutphen, GE, NL 

    Barbara Van Der Sluijs practices practicing medicine in Zutphen, Netherlands. Ms. Van Der Sluijs is rated as a Distinguished 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 Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy and Eyelid Drooping.

    Distinguished in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Nicol C. Voermans
    Distinguished in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Nicol C. Voermans
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Nicol Voermans practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Ms. Voermans is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Rhabdomyolysis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Tubular Aggregate Myopathy.

    Distinguished in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Johanna G. Kalf
    Distinguished in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Johanna G. Kalf
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Johanna Kalf practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Ms. Kalf is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Dysarthria, Swallowing Difficulty, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Distinguished in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Bert M. De Swart
    Distinguished in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Bert M. De Swart
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Bert De Swart practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Mr. De Swart is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Dysarthria, Swallowing Difficulty, and Spasticity.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Saskia Lassche
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Saskia Lassche
    Heerlen, LI, NL 

    Saskia Lassche practices practicing medicine in Heerlen, Netherlands. Ms. Lassche is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Myositis.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Yotam Raz
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Yotam Raz

    Lumc

    Leiden, ZH, NL 

    Yotam Raz practices practicing medicine in Leiden, Netherlands. Mr. Raz 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 and Muscle Atrophy.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Kevin R. Keene
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Kevin R. Keene
    Leiden, ZH, NL 

    Kevin Keene practices practicing medicine in Leiden, Netherlands. Mr. Keene is rated as an Advanced 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 Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Myasthenia Gravis, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, and Graves Disease.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Benno Kusters
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Benno Kusters

    Radboudumc

    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Benno Kusters practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Mr. Kusters is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pheochromocytoma, Nemaline Myopathy, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Peter C. 't Hoen
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Peter C. 't Hoen
    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Peter 't Hoen practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Mr. 't Hoen is rated as an Advanced 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Silvere M. Van Der Maarel
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Silvere M. Van Der Maarel
    Leiden, ZH, NL 

    Silvere Van Der Maarel practices practicing medicine in Leiden, Netherlands. Van Der Maarel is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), ICF Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, and Bosma Arhinia Microphthalmia Syndrome.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Seyed Y. Anvar
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Seyed Y. Anvar
    Leiden, ZH, NL 

    Seyed Anvar practices practicing medicine in Leiden, Netherlands. Mr. Anvar 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.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Hailiang J. Mei
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Hailiang J. Mei

    Lumc

    Leiden, ZH, NL 

    Hailiang Mei practices practicing medicine in Leiden, Netherlands. Mei is rated as an Advanced 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 Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Osteoarthritis, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), and T-Cell Lymphoma.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Jan-willem M. Beenakker
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Jan-willem M. Beenakker
    Delft, ZH, NL 

    Jan-willem Beenakker practices practicing medicine in Delft, Netherlands. Beenakker is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Melanoma, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Erik J. Bos
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Erik J. Bos

    Lumc

    Leiden, ZH, NL 

    Erik Bos practices practicing medicine in Leiden, Netherlands. Mr. Bos 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, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Synovial Sarcoma.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Hermien E. Kan
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Hermien E. Kan
    Leiden, ZH, NL 

    Hermien Kan practices practicing medicine in Leiden, Netherlands. Kan is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Henk J. Buermans
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Henk J. Buermans
    Leiden, ZH, NL 

    Henk Buermans practices practicing medicine in Leiden, Netherlands. Buermans 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 Micrognathia, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Hereditary Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, and Alpha Thalassemia.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Irene C. Notting
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Irene C. Notting
    Leiden, ZH, NL 

    Irene Notting practices practicing medicine in Leiden, Netherlands. Ms. Notting is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brown Syndrome, and Graves Disease.

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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 Netherlands?

    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 Netherlands?

    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 Netherlands?

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    How does MediFind rank Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy doctors in Netherlands?

    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 Netherlands?

    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 Netherlands?

    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 Netherlands?

    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 Netherlands?

    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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