The 20 Best Paramyotonia Congenita Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Paramyotonia Congenita near Washington, DC. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    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 Paramyotonia Congenita. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, and Seizures.

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

    William M Handy, MD PC

    389 Falls Dr NW, 
    Abingdon, VA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Handy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 23, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12. Dr. Handy is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Neurology
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Neurology

    Gw Neurology-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elham Bayat is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bayat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    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 Paramyotonia Congenita. 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.

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

    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 Paramyotonia Congenita. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Dysferlinopathy, X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy, and Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

    Office

    110 Irving St NW Rm 2A-44, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Grunseich is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Grunseich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Neurology
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Neurology

    MedStar Health Neurology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center Neuroscience Center

    110 Irving St NW Ste 2B-10, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Lin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Headache.

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

    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 Paramyotonia Congenita. 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.

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Neurology
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Neurology

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pooja Rao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Internal Medicine

    Providence Health Services Internal Medicine

    1160 Varnum St NE Ste 312, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shadi Soufi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Soufi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita

    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. 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 Paramyotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

    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 Paramyotonia Congenita. 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 Paramyotonia Congenita
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Internal Medicine

    Wrnmmcb

    8901 Wisconsin Ave, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alison Colantino is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Colantino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Paramyotonia Congenita.

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Inova Neurology - Fairfax

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, 900, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Joseph Choi is a specialty care physician board certified in neurology and neuromuscular medicine. He joined Inova in 2023 and has been practicing since 2009. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Choi worked as a staff neurologist and neuromuscular specialist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He also worked at MidAtlantic Permanente Medical Group as the regional neuromuscular specialist. Dr. Choi’s clinical areas of interest include neuromuscular disease, particularly patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), myasthenia gravis and muscular dystrophy. He enjoys working with patients with ALS, myasthenia gravis, spinal muscular atrophy, inflammatory myopathy, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, Guillain-Barré syndrome and muscular dystrophy. Dr. Choi believes that care should be patient focused, where the patient’s team meets the physical and emotional needs of the patient. His goals are to provide accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment plans and patient-focused care. Outside the office, Dr. Choi enjoys playing tennis and biking. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Epilepsy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

    Neurology Center Of Fairfax

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

    Matthew Churchill is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Churchill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Migraine, and Primary Orthostatic Tremor.

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Internal Medicine

    Hebrew Home Of Greater Washington

    6121 Montrose Rd, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mina Fazli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Fazli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Alzheimer's Disease, and Anemia.

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Internal Medicine

    Swaroop G. Rao PC

    50 W Edmonston Dr Ste 504, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Swaroop Rao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Internal Medicine

    Signaturemd

    1100 Mercantile Ln Ste 135, 
    Upper Marlboro, MD 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Bone is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Dr. Bone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Homocystinuria, Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder.

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    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 near Washington, DC?

    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 near Washington, DC?

    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 near Washington, DC?

    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 near Washington, DC?

    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 near Washington, DC?

    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 near Washington, DC?

    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 near Washington, DC?

    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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