The 20 Best Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in Phoenix, AZ

Find the Top Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy near Phoenix, AZ. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Referral required

    Barrow Neuromuscular, MS, MDA, Neuro Ophthalmology

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 400, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Ortega is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Ortega is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Dysferlinopathy. Dr. Ortega is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine). Dr. Ortega is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Banner - University Medical Group

    2800 East Ajo Way, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Holli Horak is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Horak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Horak is board certified in American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Clinical Neurophysiology.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Referral required

    Barrow Neuromuscular, MS, MDA, Neuro Ophthalmology

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 400, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shafeeq Ladha is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Ladha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Ladha is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine). Dr. Ladha is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Referral required

    Neuromuscular Research Center

    4545 E Shea Blvd, Ste 175, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kumaraswamy Sivakumar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sivakumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Sivakumar is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology), Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Clinical Neurophysiolog, and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine). Dr. Sivakumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Western Neuro

    6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 305, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hungarian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katalin Scherer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Scherer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Scherer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    HonorHealth Neurology - Bob Bové Neuroscience Institute

    7242 E. Osborn Rd, Suite 400, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Levine is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Levine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Levine is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Family Medicine

    Banner - University Medicine Primary Care

    1141 South La Canada Drive, 
    Green Valley, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Maudlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Green Valley, Arizona. Dr. Maudlin is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Maudlin is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Maudlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Lewis Headache Center

    240 West Thomas Rd, Suite 400, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kerry Knievel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Knievel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Knievel is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine). Dr. Knievel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Arizona

    5777 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamed Kazamel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kazamel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Familial Dysautonomia, Myasthenia Gravis, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Dr. Kazamel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Banner - University Medical Center South Campus Multispecialty Services

    2800 East Ajo Way, Building 100, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ehab Harahsheh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Harahsheh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses West Nile Virus Infection, Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis, Encephalitis, Thrombectomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Harahsheh is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Vascular Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurology. Dr. Harahsheh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Group-Cottonwood General Surgery

    340 S Willard St, 
    Cottonwood, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Hungarian, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Harsh Singh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cottonwood, Arizona. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Memory Loss, Migraine, and Epilepsy. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Family Medicine

    HonorHealth Medical Group LLC

    18404 N Tatum Blvd Ste 101, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ghazal Mostajabian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Mostajabian is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Mostajabian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Woodruff is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Woodruff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Woodruff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Arizona Neurology Associates

    2010 Injo Dr, 
    Lake Havasu City, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Gorman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Dr. Gorman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Gorman is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Gorman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy doctors near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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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