The 20 Best Pompe Disease Doctors Near Me in Tennessee, US

Find the Top Pompe Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Pompe Disease near Tennessee, US. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

Location
LocationClose
18 providers found
    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Experienced in Pompe Disease

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Lee is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Advanced in Pompe Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Pompe Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Etch Pediatric Cardiology

    2018 Clinch Ave # 2, 
    Knoxville,, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Hurst is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Knoxville,, Tennessee. Dr. Hurst is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Bicuspid Aortic Valve.

    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Children's Hospital At Erlanger Cardiology

    900 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandon Morrical is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Morrical is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, Heart Murmurs, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Stent Placement.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Vanderbilt Pediatric Heart Institute

    2200 Childrens Way # 5, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Colombo is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Colombo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Cerebral Hypoxia, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Hypotonia, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Pompe Disease
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Pompe Disease
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    2018 Clinch Avenue, South Tower 2nd Floor, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jared Hamm is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Hamm is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. He is also highly rated in 182 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ectodermal Dysplasias, Clouston Syndrome, Zlotogora-Ogur Syndrome, and Naegeli-Franceschetti-Jadassohn Syndrome. Dr. Hamm is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pompe Disease
    Advanced in Pompe Disease

    Vanderbilt Neurology The Vanderbilt Clinic

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3930, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Peltier is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Peltier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. She is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Dysautonomia, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Multiple System Atrophy, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Pompe Disease
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Pompe Disease
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    719 Thompson Ln, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Phillips is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Danon Disease, Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts, and Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Sheller is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Sheller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Pompe Disease, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Experienced in Pompe Disease

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    3807 Cleghorn Ave, Suite 900, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Quinn Wells is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Vanderbilt Lung Institute One Hundred Oaks

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 20300, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Warren is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Warren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Nodules.

    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Experienced in Pompe Disease

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1211 Medical Center Dr, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Donofrio is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Donofrio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    910 Blackford St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cathy Stevens is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. She is also highly rated in 162 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chromosome 6q Deletion, Microcephaly, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, and Smith-Magenis Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Experienced in Pompe Disease

    Office

    383 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allen Naftilan is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Naftilan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Experienced in Pompe Disease

    Centennial Neuroscience-Nashville

    330 23rd Ave N Ste 140, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Wilson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Pediatrics

    East Tennessee Children's Hospital

    2018 Clinch Ave, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amit Patel is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Malnutrition, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Diarrhea, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1301 22nd Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neena Agrawal is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Niemann-Pick Disease, Reticulohistiocytoma, Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD), and Cornelia De Lange Syndrome. Dr. Agrawal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1301 22nd Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Grochowsky is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Grochowsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoglobinuria Recurrent, Niemann-Pick Disease, Polycystic Lipomembranous Osteodysplasia with Sclerosing Leukoencephalopathy, and Argininosuccinic Aciduria. Dr. Grochowsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pompe Disease
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Cassini is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Cassini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Camptodactyly Syndrome Guadalajara Type 1, Camptodactyly Fibrous Tissue Hyperplasia Skeletal Dysplasia, Camptodactyly Syndrome Guadalajara Type 2, and Mandibuloacral Dysplasia. Dr. Cassini is currently accepting new patients.

    Showing 1-18 of 18

    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pompe Disease?

    Pompe disease is an inherited disorder caused by the buildup of a complex sugar called glycogen in the body's cells. The accumulation of glycogen in certain organs and tissues, especially muscles, impairs their ability to function normally.

    Which doctors treat Pompe disease?     

    Pompe disease is usually treated by a multidisciplinary team of specialists. This care team can include a neurologist, who treats nerve and muscle problems, and a geneticist, who understands conditions caused by changes in genes. Cardiologists may help if the heart is affected, while pulmonologists help if breathing is a concern. Physical therapists and dietitians may also be part of the care team to assist with muscle strength and nutrition. 

    How is Pompe disease diagnosed?     

    Pompe disease is a rare genetic disorder, so diagnosing it can sometimes take time. Doctors usually start with blood tests to check the level of an enzyme called acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA). People with Pompe disease have low levels of this enzyme. If the blood test shows a problem, genetic testing is often done to confirm the diagnosis by looking for changes in the GAA gene. Sometimes, doctors may also do a muscle biopsy, where a small sample of muscle is taken and checked for signs of the disease. Early diagnosis is important for starting treatment as soon as possible. 

    How is Pompe disease treated? 

    Pompe disease is treated with enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). This treatment gives the body more of the enzyme that is missing or not working well. ERT is delivered through an IV and helps slow down the muscle damage caused by Pompe disease. Other treatments depend on how the disease affects the body. Physical therapy can help keep muscles strong and improve movement. Some people may need breathing support, like using a ventilator, if their lungs are affected. In severe cases, especially in infants, heart care may also be needed. A dietitian might help with nutrition, especially if eating or swallowing becomes hard.  

    What is the life expectancy for someone with Pompe disease? 

    Life expectancy for someone with Pompe disease depends on the type and when it’s diagnosed. Infantile-onset Pompe disease, which appears in babies, can be very serious. Without treatment, babies may not survive beyond their first year. With ERT and early diagnosis, some babies can live much longer. In late-onset Pompe disease, which appears later in life, life expectancy varies but can be improved with treatment. While Pompe disease is lifelong, early treatment and regular care can help people manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.   

    When should I see a Pompe Disease doctor in Tennessee, 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 Pompe Disease doctor in Tennessee, 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 Pompe Disease doctors in Tennessee, 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 Pompe Disease doctors in Tennessee, 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 Pompe Disease doctor in Tennessee, 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 Pompe Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pompe Disease 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 Pompe Disease doctor in Tennessee, 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 Pompe Disease 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 Pompe Disease 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 Pompe Disease doctors in Tennessee, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pompe Disease 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 Pompe Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pompe Disease 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 

    Read more about our Content Policy

    More Pompe Disease Doctors by city