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    MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Paramyotonia Congenita near Dallas, TX. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    21 providers found
      Distinguished in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Neurology
      Distinguished in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Neurology

      University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

      5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bethany Lussier is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Lussier has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD).

      Distinguished in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Distinguished in Paramyotonia Congenita

      University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

      6202 Harry Hines Blvd, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jaya Trivedi is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Trivedi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Polymyositis, Pompe Disease, and Thymectomy.

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      Distinguished in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Distinguished in Paramyotonia Congenita

      University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

      6201 Harry Hines Blvd, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lauren Phillips is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Phillips is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Paramyotonia Congenita, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.

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      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

      5200 Harry Hines Blvd, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Elliott is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Cannon is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Cannon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Familial Periodic Paralysis, Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, and Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis.

      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
      5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Susan Iannaccone is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Iannaccone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      Texas Neurology, P.A.

      6080 N Central Expy, Ste 100, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Maria Philip is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Philip has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Myasthenia Gravis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

      Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children

      2222 Welborn St, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      13+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mathew Stokes is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Stokes has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Delirium, Migraine, and Tension Headache.

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

      1935 Medical District Dr, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Saylee Dhamdhere is a Physiatrist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Dhamdhere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, Myelomeningocele, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

      5184 Tex Oak Ave, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jenny Riecke is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Riecke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

      5303 Harry Hines Blvd, Suite 4, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Salman Bhai is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Bhai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5, Inclusion Body Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Myositis, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      James W. Aston Ambulatory Care Center

      5303 Harry Hines Blvd., 8th Floor, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Vernino is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Vernino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, Multiple System Atrophy, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Vernino is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

      5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shanan Munoz is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Munoz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Physiatry | Neurology
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Physiatry | Neurology

      University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

      5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Haibi Cai is a Physiatrist and a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Cai has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

      5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Susan Murphy is a Physiatrist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Tendinitis, Corticobasal Degeneration, and Bursitis.

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

      5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Meredith Bryarly is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Bryarly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Multiple System Atrophy, Striatonigral Degeneration Infantile, and Orthostatic Hypotension.

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Physiatry | Neurology
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Physiatry | Neurology

      University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

      6202 Harry Hines Blvd, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anjali Shah is a Physiatrist and a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Spastic Paraparesis, and Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.

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

      Texas Neurology, P.A.

      6080 N Central Expy, Ste 100, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      42+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alan Martin is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Martin has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Dermatomyositis, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency.

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

      Texas Neurology, P.A.

      6080 N Central Expy, Ste 100, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      37+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daragh Heitzman is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Heitzman has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and 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, Dysarthria, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
      Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

      Neurology Consultants Of Dallas - Allscripts

      8390 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 1000, 
      Dallas, TX 
       (10.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nirav Pavasia is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Pavasia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Tardive Dyskinesia. Dr. Pavasia is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Dallas, TX?

      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 Dallas, TX?

      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 Dallas, TX?

      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 Dallas, TX?

      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 Dallas, TX?

      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 Dallas, TX?

      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 Dallas, TX?

      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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