Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy

Dr. Peter King

Neurology
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC
2000 6th Ave S, 
Birmingham, AL 

Experienced in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC
2000 6th Ave S, 
Birmingham, AL 
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Overview

Peter King is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 55 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in AL
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

University of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC
2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Call: 205-801-8000
Other Locations
Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility
1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham,, AL 35233
Call: 800-822-8816

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.


55 Total Publications

Myeloid-specific Tristetraprolin mitigates postsurgical incisional pain by suppressing proinflammatory responses.
Myeloid-specific Tristetraprolin mitigates postsurgical incisional pain by suppressing proinflammatory responses.
Journal: Research square
Published: November 24, 2025
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    • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
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