The 20 Best Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

Find the Top Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 10 doctor with experience in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy near Washington, DC. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    111 Michigan Ave NW, Dept Of Neurology, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Wright is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatrics

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mi Shin is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shin is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Myelomeningocele, Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Bharucha is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bharucha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Dysferlinopathy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Miyoshi Myopathy.

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    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Office

    111 Michigan Ave NW Ste 1300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Fleming is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Fleming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Dysferlinopathy, X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy, and Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Physiatry

    MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

    102 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Glenn Sapp is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sapp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Distal Myopathy 2, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy, and Miyoshi Myopathy.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Sirdofsky is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sirdofsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A.

    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Advanced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Neurology Center Of Fairfax

    3020 Hamaker Ct, 400, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Kurtzke is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Kurtzke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Post Polio Syndrome, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    MedStar Health: Medical Center At Chevy Chase

    5454 Wisconsin Ave # 11, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shakti Nayar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Nayar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Beriberi, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
    Experienced in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy

    Integrated Neurology Services PLLC

    7115 Leesburg Pike Ste 201, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheryl Smith is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

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

    Office

    9409B Old Burke Lake Rd, 
    Burke, VA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Glenn Anderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burke, Virginia. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 20, Gastric Dysmotility, Fascioliasis, and Tenosynovitis.

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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.

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