Expertscape Ranks Top Doctors and Hospitals in United States in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

PALO ALTO, Calif. - Feb. 19, 2014 - PRLog -- As part of our continuing program to highlight expertise and excellence in healthcare, Expertscape.com takes pleasure in recognizing the top American institutions and medical specialists in Duchenne muscular dystrophy research and treatment.

While there is presently no cure for this disease, there are therapies and approaches that can improve the quality of life for patients. Thus, there may be benefit from a second opinion from a medical specialist or center with extensive interest in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Among those demonstrating particular expertise in Duchenne duscular dystrophy, http://www.expertscape.com/leaders/duchenne-muscular-dystrophy-usa, Expertscape would like to recognize the following nine individual experts and institutions for their pre-eminent contributions to its understanding and treatment:

  Leading Experts – Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
  1.Dr. David Birnkrant - Case Western Reserve University
  2.Dr. Jeffrey Chamberlain - University of Washington
  3.Dr. Eric Hoffman - Children's National Medical Center
  4.Dr. Elizabeth McNally - University of Chicago
  5.Dr. Jerry Mendell - Ohio State University

  Leading Institutions – Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
  1.Ohio State University
  2.Children's National Medical Center - Washington, DC
  3.University of Washington
  4.University of Pittsburgh

To view Expertscape’s comprehensive results for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, covering hundreds of institutions and thousands of specialists worldwide, please visit http://www.expertscape.com/ex/muscular+dystrophy%2C+duchenne.

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