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Best Neuromuscular Medicine specialists in Illinois

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Neuromuscular Medicine · Illinois
Robert Sufit

Robert Sufit, MD

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Vernon Hills, IL
Raghav Govindarajan

Raghav Govindarajan, MD

Adjunct Professor of Clinical Neurology

Neurology

O Fallon, IL
Kourosh Rezania

Kourosh Rezania, MD

Professor of Neurology; Neuromuscular Medicine Section Chief; Director, Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship Program; Director, ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic

Neurology

Chicago, IL
Betty Soliven

Betty Soliven, MD

Professor of Neurology; Professor of Neuroscience Institute; Director, Electrodiagnostic Laboratory for Neuromuscular Disease; Co-Director, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinic; Associate Chair for Faculty Affairs, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Chicago, IL
Zeeshan Ali

Zeeshan Ali, M.D.

Neurology

Neurology

Hinsdale, IL
Arjun Seth

Arjun Seth, MD

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL
Daniela Menichella

Daniela Menichella, MD

Associate Professor, Neurology (Neuromuscular Disease), Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL
Erik Pioro

Erik Pioro, MD, PHD

ALS Society of British Columbia Professor and Chair of ALS Research, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, University of British Columbia

Neurology

Chicago, IL
Igor Koralnik

Igor Koralnik, M.D

Chief of Neuro-infectious Diseases and Global Neurology; Archibald Church Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Chicago, IL
Robert Kalb

Robert Kalb, MD

Director, Les Turner ALS Center; Chief of Neuromuscular Disease in the Department of Neurology; Joan and Paul Rubschlager Professor; Professor, Neurology (Neuromuscular Disease)

Neurology

Chicago, IL
Raymond Roos

Raymond Roos, MD

Marjorie and Robert E. Straus Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Chicago, IL
Manisha Sahay

Manisha Sahay, M.D.

Neurology

Neurology

Lake Barrington, IL
Li Zhang

Li Zhang, MD

Assistant Professor, Neuromuscular Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL
Afif Hentati

Afif Hentati, MD

Neurology

Glenview, IL
Charulatha Nagar

Charulatha Nagar, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Lake Forest, IL
Catherine Daley

Catherine Daley, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology

Neurology

Orland Park, IL
Christopher Simon

Christopher Simon, MD

Neurology

Neurology

Hinsdale, IL
Sohal Patel

Sohal Patel, MD.

Neurohospitalist

Neurology

Lake Barrington, IL
Abigail Schwaede

Abigail Schwaede, MD

Program Director, Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship

Neurology

Chicago, IL
Scott Heller

Scott Heller, MD

Associate Professor, Ken and Ruth Davee Department of Neurology and Pediatrics

Neurology

Chicago, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist do?
A Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist is a Neurology physician with focused training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting nerves, muscles, and the neuromuscular junction. After completing Neurology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general neurologist typically handles day to day.
What conditions does a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist treat?
A Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist commonly treats ALS, myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophies, peripheral neuropathy, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and myopathies. Many also see closely related conditions within Neurology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general neurologist.
When should I see a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist?
Consider seeing a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist when you have unexplained weakness, numbness, or fatigue that may be neuromuscular in origin, when a primary care clinician or general neurologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.
How is a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist different from a general neurologist?
Both are board-eligible neurologists, but a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting nerves, muscles, and the neuromuscular junction. General neurologists treat a broad range of Neurology concerns; Neuromuscular Medicine neurologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with ALS, myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophies, peripheral neuropathy, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and myopathies.
How does Convene match me with a top Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist?
Convene Health evaluates neurologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.
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