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    MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Paramyotonia Congenita near Arizona, US. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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      Kumaraswamy Sivakumar
      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      Neuromuscular Research Center

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

      Kumaraswamy Sivakumar is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sivakumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Pompe Disease. Dr. Sivakumar is currently accepting new patients.

      Erik L. Ortega
      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

      Barrow Neuromuscular, MS, MDA, Neuro Ophthalmology

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

      My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Ortega is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Dysferlinopathy, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

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

      Julie Khoury is a Neurologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Khoury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Peripheral Neuropathy, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Familial Dysautonomia.

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      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Neurology
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Neurology

      Office

      7242 E Osborn Rd Ste 400, 
      Scottsdale, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Suraj Muley is a Neurologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Muley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      Tucson Physician Group Holdings LLC

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

      Katalin Scherer is a Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Scherer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are 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.

      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      Honorhealth Ambulatory

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

      Peter Struck is a Neurologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Struck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Struck is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Neurology
      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Neurology

      Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus LLC

      3838 N Campbell Ave Bldg 2, 
      Tucson, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Holli Horak is a Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Horak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology

      Phoenix Children's Hospital

      1919 E Thomas Rd, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Saunder Bernes is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bernes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Dysferlinopathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Aphantasia. Dr. Bernes is currently accepting new patients.

      Shafeeq S. Ladha
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

      Barrow Neuromuscular, MS, MDA, Neuro Ophthalmology

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

      My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Ladha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Pompe Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

      Brian Beck
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Neurology
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Neurology

      Gilbert Neurology

      3507 S Mercy Rd, Ste 101, 
      Gilbert, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Beck is a Neurologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Beck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Stroke, Migraine, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Beck is currently accepting new patients.

      Kerry L. Knievel
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      Lewis Headache Center

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

      My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Knievel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Neuralgia, Meningitis, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      HonorHealth Neurology - Bob Bové Neuroscience Institute

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

      Todd Levine is a Neurologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Levine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Inclusion Body Myositis, Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Levine is currently accepting new patients.

      Paarth J. Shah
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      Gilbert Neurology

      1452 N Higley Rd, 
      Gilbert, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Paarth J. Shah, MD. is the newest addition to Gilbert Neurology, one of the most established Neurology clinics in the east valley offering a full spectrum of neurological care. Dr. Shah is a Movement Disorder Neurologist whom specializes in managing several disorders including Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation Management, Tremor disorders, Dystonia, Gait and Balance Disorders and Huntington's Disease.His goal is to provide patients in the east valley community with a comprehensive Parkinson's and Movement Disorder clinic.  Dr Shah's passion is providing excellence in patient care while servicing the community at the highest level. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Focal Dystonia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Parkinson's Disease.

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      Sjhmc Physician Services

      500 W Thomas Rd, 680 Dhmg St Joseph's Pelvi, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Timothy Fullam is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Fullam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Vertebral Artery Dissection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fullam is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      Banner - University Physician Specialists LLC

      755 E Mcdowell Rd, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Christina Chrisman is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Chrisman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Chrisman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Family Medicine

      Honorhealth Medical Group, LLC

      10419 E Mcdowell Mountain Ranch Rd, Suite A110, 
      Scottsdale, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Medunick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Medunick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Acquired Agranulocytosis, Sitosterolemia, Bronchitis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Medunick is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Family Medicine

      Summit Medical Group Arizona LLC

      1760 E Pecos Rd, Suite 102, 
      Gilbert, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Dare is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Dare is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Paramyotonia Congenita, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Dare is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Internal Medicine
      455 E 4th Pl, 
      Mesa, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Frank Metzger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Metzger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Cirrhosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      Neurological Associates Of Tucson

      2450 E River Rd, 
      Tucson, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Young Song is a Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Song is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Restless Legs Syndrome, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, and Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. Dr. Song is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      Hrmc, LLC

      1851 Mesquite Ave, 
      Lake Havasu City, AZ 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Olivia Yambem is a Neurologist in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Dr. Yambem has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Paramyotonia Congenita?

      Paramyotonia congenita is a disorder that affects muscles used for movement (skeletal muscles). Beginning in infancy or early childhood, people with this condition experience bouts of sustained muscle tensing (myotonia) that prevent muscles from relaxing normally. Myotonia causes muscle stiffness that typically appears after exercise and can be induced by muscle cooling. This stiffness chiefly affects muscles in the face, neck, arms, and hands, although it can also affect muscles used for breathing and muscles in the lower body. Unlike many other forms of myotonia, the muscle stiffness associated with paramyotonia congenita tends to worsen with repeated movements.

      When should I see a Paramyotonia Congenita doctor in Arizona, US?

      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 a Paramyotonia Congenita doctor in Arizona, US?

      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 Paramyotonia Congenita doctors in Arizona, US?

      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 Paramyotonia Congenita doctors in Arizona, US?

      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 a Paramyotonia Congenita doctor in Arizona, US?

      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 Paramyotonia Congenita doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Paramyotonia Congenita 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 a Paramyotonia Congenita doctor in Arizona, US?

      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 Paramyotonia Congenita 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 Paramyotonia Congenita 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 Paramyotonia Congenita doctors in Arizona, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Paramyotonia Congenita 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 a Paramyotonia Congenita doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Paramyotonia Congenita 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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