Neurology
James Wymer, MD
Professor & Division Chief; Melvin Greer Professor, MD-NEUROMUSCULAR NEUROLOGY
Dr. James P. Wymer is a professor and chief of the Division of Neuromuscular Neurology at the University of Florida in Gainesville, specializing in the diagnosis and management of neuromuscular diseases. He treats a wide range of conditions including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease), muscular dystrophies such as facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy and inclusion body myositis, peripheral neuropathies like diabetic neuropathy and hereditary neuropathy, multiple sclero
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neuromuscular Medicine
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- University of Maryland School of Medicine — M.D., 1991
- Univ Rochester/Strong Memorial Hosp — Fellowship, Neuromuscular Disorders, 1995-1997
- Univ Rochester/Strong Memorial Hosp — Residency, Neurology, 1992-1995
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases
- UF Health Shands Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice