William K. Jens
Experienced in Neuralgia

Dr. William K. Jens

Neurology
UPMC
UPMC Neurological Institute
1160 Manheim Pike, Suite 202, 
Lancaster, PA 
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Experienced in Neuralgia
UPMC
UPMC Neurological Institute
1160 Manheim Pike, Suite 202, 
Lancaster, PA 
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Overview

William Jens, DO, is a neurologist at UPMC Neurological Institute in central Pa. Dr. Jens practices general neurology and performs Botox, EMGs, and EEGs. He oversees multiple advanced practice providers, helps with the neurology curriculum, and engages in advocacy with both the American Academy of Neurology and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

Dr. Jens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Migraine, Dry Mouth, and Camptocormism.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in PA
Fellowships
Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Lititz
Milton S Hershey Medical Center
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Neurological Institute
1160 Manheim Pike, Suite 202, Lancaster, PA 17601
Call: 717-802-8420

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Improving Access to Tertiary Movement Disorders Subspecialty Care: A Team Model Born From the COVID-19 Crisis.
Improving Access to Tertiary Movement Disorders Subspecialty Care: A Team Model Born From the COVID-19 Crisis.
Journal: Neurology. Clinical practice
Published: June 06, 2021
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