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Kelly Gwathmey

Neurology

Kelly Gwathmey, M.D.

Associate Professor and Director, VCU ALS Clinic and Division of Neuromuscular Chief

Richmond, VA

Dr. Kelly G. Gwathmey is a neuromuscular medicine specialist within the Neurology department at VCU Health in Henrico, Virginia. She focuses primarily on peripheral nervous system conditions, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), autonomic disorders, anterior horn disease, myasthenia gravis, inflammatory myopathies, and neuropathies. As Associate Professor of Neurology, Director of the VCU ALS Clinic, and Chief of the Division of Neuromuscular Medicine, she serve

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19+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Neurology (ABPN)
  • Neuromuscular Medicine (ABPN)

Education & Training

  • Eastern Virginia Medical School — M.D., 2007
  • University of Virginia Hospital — Residency, Neurology, 2008-2011
  • University of Virginia Hospital — Fellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 2011-2012
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital — Fellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine, 2012-2013

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2022-2026 (5 years)

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Honors

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award (2025)
  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award (2025, 2024)

Leadership Roles

  • Associate Professor and Director, VCU ALS Clinic, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Chief, Division of Neuromuscular Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Director of Clinical Trials, Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Neuromuscular Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

Neuromuscular DiseaseALS & Motor Neuron DiseaseMyasthenia GravisInflammatory Myopathies

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • VCU Medical Center
  • St. David's Medical Center
  • VCU Health Neuroscience, Orthopaedic and Wellness Center
  • Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center

Languages

English

Experience

19+ years in practice