
Neuromuscular Team
The following physicians, advanced practice providers and registered nurses specialize in treating children with neuromuscular disorders.
For information on the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinic team, visit our MDA specialists page.
Clinical Team

Nancy L. Kuntz, MD
Attending Physician, Division of Neurology; Medical Director, Mazza Foundation Neuromuscular Program; Director, Muscular Dystrophy Association Care Center
Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Vamshi K. Rao, MD
Attending Physician, Neurology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Neurology and Epilepsy), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Abigail N. Schwaede, MD
Attending Physician, Neurology
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Neurology and Epilepsy), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Kristen Alianello, BSN-RN
Clinical Coordinator

Natalie Blackwood, BSN-RN

Kate Kennedy, BSN-RN
Social Work

Anna Goldberger

Michelle Erford

Maria Sander
Administrative Assistant

Meylin Rodriguez
Email: MlRodriguez@luriechildrens.org
Phone Number: 312.227.4471