The 20 Best Paramyotonia Congenita Doctors Near Me in Virginia, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Paramyotonia Congenita near Virginia, US. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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36 providers found
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Family Medicine

    William M Handy, MD PC

    389 Falls Dr NW, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    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.

    Distinguished in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Distinguished in Paramyotonia Congenita

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    11958 W Broad St, 
    Henrico, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Carrell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Henrico, Virginia. Dr. Carrell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Neurology
    Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Neurology

    Bon Secours Neurology Clinic

    1510 N 28th St Ste 110, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Vota is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Vota is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. 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), Peripheral Neuropathy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), and Thrombectomy.

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    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Sorenson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Sorenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Dysarthria.

    Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita

    Office

    1001 E Leigh St Fl 13, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Johnson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy, Miyoshi Myopathy, Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy, and Distal Myopathy 2.

    Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita

    Sentara Neurology Specialists

    1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Galbreath is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Galbreath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita

    Integrated Neurology Services PLLC

    7115 Leesburg Pike Ste 201, 
    Falls Church, VA 
    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).

    Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Teerin Liewluck is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Liewluck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Myositis, and Inclusion Body Myositis.

    Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Neurology
    Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Neurology

    UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Jones is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Migraine, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Andermann Syndrome.

    Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Advanced in Paramyotonia Congenita

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    11958 W Broad St, 
    Henrico, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Gwathmey is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Henrico, Virginia. Dr. Gwathmey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 52 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, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Internal Medicine
    3930 Pender Dr, 230, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Mubarik Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Empyema, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Sinusitis.

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

    Inova Neurology - Fairfax

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, 900, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    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

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    1250 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Pearson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Pearson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A, and Nemaline Myopathy.

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Neurology
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Neurology

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    11958 W Broad St, 
    Henrico, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Xinli Du is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Henrico, Virginia. Dr. Du is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Neurology
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Neurology

    Sentara Cardiology Specialists

    2006 Health Campus Dr, 
    Rockingham, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zack Perdue is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rockingham, Virginia. Dr. Perdue 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 Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

    UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Elliott is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Neurology
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Neurology

    Neurological Associates-Johnston-Willis

    1011 Johnston Willis Dr Ste 200, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Beth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Beth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, Stroke, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin O'ferrall is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. O'ferrall 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myositis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

    UVA Health Pediatric Neurology And Epilepsy Clinic

    1221 Lee St # Ground, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Hadler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Hadler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita
    Experienced in Paramyotonia Congenita

    Office

    70 Medical Center Cir Ste 206, 
    Fishersville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Valente is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fishersville, Virginia. Dr. Valente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paramyotonia Congenita. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Hemiplegia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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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