A group of inherited disorders that cause progressive muscle weakness and deterioration, muscular dystrophy (MD) includes:

• Becker's muscular dystrophy
• Duchenne muscular dystrophy
• Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy
• Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSMD)
• Limb-Girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD)
• Myotonia congenita
• Myotonic dystrophy

Duke’s specialized team of clinicians is here to expertly and sensitively care for patients suffering from all forms of muscular dystrophy, while our scientists make ongoing progress in unraveling these conditions at the cellular level.

In addition to providing state-of-the-art diagnostic services, Duke offers MD patients the latest drug therapies, physical therapy techniques, and support services. Patients may also qualify for participation in clinical drug trials and research studies conducted at Duke.

Appointments

To learn more about the muscular dystrophy services Duke offers, or to get a referral or schedule an appointment, call 888-ASK-DUKE (888-275-3853).

Physicians

Physicians offering this service include:

• Kravitz, Richard M.
  • Pediatrics / Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

Locations

This service is available at:

• Duke Health Center at Morreene Road (Neuroscience)
  932 Morreene Road, Durham, NC 27705
• Duke Neuromuscular Services
  Duke Clinic 1L, 200 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710
• Duke Neurosciences/Spine
  Duke Clinic 1L, 200 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710
• Duke University Hospital
  2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710