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Peripheral
Neuropathy and Neuromuscular Disease Center
This
center consists of neurologists experienced in evaluating
patients with various neuromuscular disorders including
peripheral neuropathy, myopathy, muscular dystrophy,
myasthenia gravis, motor neuron disease, post-polio
muscular atrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Each neurologist is board certified in clinical neurophysiology
and an expert in utilizing nerve conduction studies
and EMG to correctly diagnose these various disorders.
Outpatient
nerve and muscle biopsies are interpreted by qualified
neuropatholgists. Wherever indicated, immunotherapies
such as plasmapheresis or high-dose immunoglobulin are
readily available. In a specialized clinic, botulinum
toxin injections are performed as a new and effective
treatment for localized dystonias (abnormal muscle tension).
Loyola
University Health System (Loyola) is a referral center
for the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation and treats a substantial
number of patients suffering from this rare disease.
Locations
and Contacts
A full spectrum of neurological services is
available at:
Loyola
Outpatient Center in Maywood
Oakbrook
Terrace Medical Center
If you would like to make an appointment or need assistance
to find an appropriate physician, please call us at
(888) LUHS-888.
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Program
Directors
Michael
P. Merchut, MD
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