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Sutter Pacific Neuromuscular and Peripheral Nerve Disorders

If you or a family member are facing a neuromuscular disorder, you need comprehensive support. Neurological specialists at Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation offer programs to help those with conditions, including multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, acute and chronic neuropathy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS and Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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Neuromuscular and Peripheral Nerve Disorders within the Sutter Health network

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    Caring for the Neuromuscular and Peripheral Nerve Disorders

    Specialists at Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation work closely with California Pacific's Neuromuscular Disease Program to provide advanced diagnostic and therapeutic intervention for all conditions affecting the nerves and muscles. We care for people with rare and challenging diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), muscular dystrophy, acute and chronic neuropathy, myopathy and nerve injuries. In addition, we have extensive experience with disorders such as peripheral neuropathies, radiculopathies and compressive neuropathies such as carpal tunnel, ulnar neuropathy and neck and back disorders.

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    Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research and Treatment Center

    The Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research and Treatment Center is one of the largest ALS clinical centers dedicated to ALS research in the United States. It is recognized as a Center of Excellence by both the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the ALS Association. On site basic research studies allow the center the uniquely advantaged position of directly applying new laboratory findings to clinical use for immediate testing in neuromuscular disease patients.

    Our Experienced Team

    Our experienced multidisciplinary team is committed to providing comprehensive care and management for all aspects of neuromuscular conditions. The treatment team includes board certified neuromuscular neurologists, clinic nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, social workers and research nurses.

    Physicians Leaders

    The director of California Pacific's Neuromuscular Disease Program, Jonathan Katz, M.D., is a recognized leader in treating neuromuscular diseases. Dr. Katz has published most extensively in the area of inflammatory neuropathies, as well as other conditions. Dr. Katz works collaboratively with Robert Miller, M.D., the chair of neurology at California Pacific Medical Center and the director of the Forbes Norris ALS Center. Dr. Miller is a foremost expert in ALS and other neuromuscular diseases.

    Consultation and Evaluation

    The Neuromuscular disease evaluation begins with accurate diagnosis and strategy for disease management. Our goal is to work directly with referring physicians helping form a plan and develop options tailored for each individual case.

    • Patient assessment
    • Medical history review
    • Electrodiagnostic testing
    • Nerve condition study
    • Electromyography (EMG)
    • Clinical trials and research
    • Treatment plan development

    Diagnostic and Treatment Options

    Our experts use state-of-the-art techniques, imaging equipment, nerve and muscle pathology and electro-diagnostic testing to provide a definitive diagnosis of your condition. We provide a full range of treatment options, from medication and pain management services to advanced treatments such as baclofen pump insertion, botulinum toxin therapy (Botox), and nerve decompression surgery.

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    Neurological Disorders Research

    Sutter Health Neurological Disorders Research
    A neurological disorder is any disorder of the body's nervous system. This may happen due to structural, chemical or electrical problems occurring in the brain, spinal cord or other nerves, which can result in a range of symptoms. Examples of symptoms include paralysis, muscle weakness, poor coordination, loss of sensation, seizures, confusion, pain and altered levels of consciousness. There are many recognized neurological disorders, and much research is being done to find treatments.

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    Doctors at Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation

    The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
    Lawrence D. Dickinson, M.D.

    Lawrence D. Dickinson, M.D.

    • Neurosurgery

    Ilanit Spokoyny, M.D.

    Ilanit Spokoyny, M.D.

    • Neurology

    Armen J. Moughamian, M.D.

    Armen J. Moughamian, M.D.

    • Neurology

    Elizabeth A. Peralta, M.D., FACS

    Elizabeth A. Peralta, M.D., FACS

    • Cancer Surgery

    Stanley P.L. Leong, M.D., M.S., FACS

    Stanley P.L. Leong, M.D., M.S., FACS

    • Cancer Surgery

    Zuolu Liu, M.D.

    Zuolu Liu, M.D.

    • Neurology

    Jeffrey B. Randall, M.D.

    Jeffrey B. Randall, M.D.

    • Neurosurgery

    Teresa Q. Wu, M.D.

    Teresa Q. Wu, M.D.

    • Neurology

    William I. Bry, M.D.

    William I. Bry, M.D.

    • Cancer Surgery

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