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Best Neuromuscular Medicine specialists in Ohio

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Neuromuscular Medicine · Ohio
Yuebing Li

Yuebing Li, MD

Staff Neurologist, Neuromuscular Medicine

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Kerry Levin

Kerry Levin, MD

Professor, Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Miriam Freimer

Miriam Freimer, MD

Professor of Neurology, Director, Division of Neuromuscular Disorders, Co-Director Myasthenia Gravis Clinic

Neurology

Westerville, OH
Bashar Katirji

Bashar Katirji, MD

Professor of Neurology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; Director, Neuromuscular Center and EMG Laboratory, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Hani Kushlaf

Hani Kushlaf, MD

Professor of Neurology and Pathology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Neurology

West Chester, OH
Zarife Sahenk

Zarife Sahenk, MD PHD

Director, Clinical and Experimental Neuromuscular Pathology, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital; Professor of Pediatrics, Pathology, and Neurology, The Ohio State University

Neurology

Columbus, OH
Stephen Kolb

Stephen Kolb, MD, PHD

Director, ALS/MND Multidisciplinary Clinic and Research Program

Neurology

Columbus, OH
David Preston

David Preston, MD

Professor of Neurology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Bakri Elsheikh

Bakri Elsheikh, MD

Professor of Clinical Neurology; Director, Electromyography Laboratory

Neurology

Columbus, OH
John Morren

John Morren, M.D.

Director, Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
David Polston

David Polston, MD

Staff Physician, Neuromuscular Center

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Danielle Richards

Danielle Richards, DO

Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Adham Jammoul

Adham Jammoul, M.D.

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Steven Shook

Steven Shook, MD

Vice Chair of Operations and Quality Improvement Officer, Neurological Institute

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Robert Marquardt

Robert Marquardt, DO

Staff, Neuromuscular Medicine

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Benjamin Claytor

Benjamin Claytor, M.D.

Neurologist, Neuromuscular Center

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Jennifer Ui

Jennifer Ui, MD

Staff Neurologist, Neuromuscular Medicine

Neurology

Avon, OH
Yonatan Spolter

Yonatan Spolter, M.D.

Neurology

Mayfield Heights, OH
Rami Hachwi

Rami Hachwi, MD

Neurology

Conneaut, OH
Kevin Flanigan

Kevin Flanigan, MD

Director, Center for Gene Therapy; Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology, Ohio State University

Neurology

Columbus, OH

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.