Overview
My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences.
Dr. Shefner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 130 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 114 articles and participated in 5 clinical trials in the study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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- INDEMNITY
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Locations
240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 400, Phoenix, AZ 85013
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.
5 Clinical Trials
Barrow Neuromuscular, MS, MDA, Neuro Ophthalmology
My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Ladha is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Pompe Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
HonorHealth Neurology - Bob Bové Neuroscience Institute
Todd Levine is a Neurologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Levine is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Inclusion Body Myositis, Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Levine is currently accepting new patients.
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Stephen Johnson is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Johnson has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Shefner isElite. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Distinguished
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Shefner isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Advanced
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular AtrophyDr. Shefner isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Dr. Shefner isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
- Stiff Person SyndromeDr. Shefner isAdvanced. Learn about Stiff Person Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Shefner isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- DementiaDr. Shefner isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Dry MouthDr. Shefner isExperienced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- DysarthriaDr. Shefner isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Frontotemporal DementiaDr. Shefner isExperienced. Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia.