--- title: "Michael G Chez, M.D. | Sutter Health" url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/research/investigators/michael-g-chez-md-1049681113" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research) / 3. [Investigators](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research/investigators) / 4. Michael G Chez, M.D. ![Michael G Chez, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/l2bz-O3dj4NOQ4MWsnFGi7CocuR0EO82unCnYf_pjLw/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=240,height=240) # Michael G Chez, M.D. Investigator [View profile](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-michael-chez-1046239336) Dr. Chez is a research pediatric neurologist for the Sutter Health Research Institute. His interests include: Autism spectrum disorder, Cerebral palsy, Degenerative diseases of the nervous system, Developmental delay, Epilepsy/seizure disorders, Headaches, Hydrocephalus, Infections of the nervous system, Learning disorders, Migraines, Movement disorders, Muscular dystrophy, Neonatal neurology, Neuromuscular disease, Peripheral nerve disorders, Spina bifida, Stroke, Tic disorders, Tourette syndrome, Vascular disorders of the nervous system, Pediatric epilepsy, research and treatment, epilepsy surgery monitoring, autism and learning disorders, movement disorders, and STAND Clinic. ## Publications - Publication ### [Safety and Observations in a Pilot Study of Lenalidomide for Treatment in Autism](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research/publications/safety-and-observations-pilot-study-1055312468) Baio J. Prevalence of autism spectrum disorders-autism and developmental disabilities monitoring network, 14 sites, United States, 2008. MMWR Surveillance Summaries. 2012;61(3):1–19. American Psychological Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 4th edition. Chez MG, Dowling T, Patel PB, Khanna P, Kominsky M. Elevation of tumor necrosis factor-alpha in cerebrospinal fluid of autistic children. Pediatric Neurology. 2007;36(6):361–365. Autism Res Treat. 2012; 2012: 291601. 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