Neurology
David Polston, MD
Staff Physician, Neuromuscular Center
Cleveland, OH
David W. Polston, MD, is a staff physician in the Neuromuscular Center at Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in neuromuscular medicine, clinical neurophysiology, and electrodiagnostic medicine. He focuses on inherited and acquired demyelinating neuropathies, peripheral nerve diseases, nerve pathology, hereditary amyloidosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), anterior horn disease, ataxia, and multifocal motor neuropathy. Dr. Polston performs specialized
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (ABPN)
- Clinical Neurophysiology (ABPN)
- Neuromuscular Medicine (ABPN)
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM)
Education & Training
- Residency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Neurology, 2003)
- Fellowship: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Neuromuscular Medicine, 2004)
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Clinical Neurophysiology, 2005)
- Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine (MD, 1999)
Peer Recognition
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
- ABPN — Board Certified in Clinical Neurophysiology
2026
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neuromuscular Medicine
2026
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Neuromuscular Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
ALS & Motor Neuron DiseaseMyasthenia GravisPeripheral Neuropathy
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Firelands Regional Medical Center
- Cleveland Clinic
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice