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Dr. Michael E. Shy

Neurology

Elite

Neurology

State University Of Iowa

200 Hawkins Dr

Iowa City, IA 52242

Michael Shy is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shy has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Elite doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1, and Peripheral Neuropathy. He is board certified in Neurology and licensed to treat patients in Michigan and Iowa. Dr. Shy is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. Steven S. Scherer

Neurology

Elite

Neurology

University Of Penn Medical Group

3400 Civic Center Blvd

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Steven Scherer is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scherer has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Elite doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1, and Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy. He is board certified in Neurology and licensed to treat patients in Pennsylvania. Dr. Scherer is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. David N. Herrmann

Neurology

Elite

Neurology

U Of R Neurology Department

601 Elmwood Ave

Rochester, NY 14642

David Herrmann is a Neurologist in Rochester, New York. Dr. Herrmann has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Elite doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy, Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, and Tomaculous Neuropathy. He is board certified in Neurology and Internal Medicine and licensed to treat patients in New York. Dr. Herrmann is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. Davide Pareyson

Elite

Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta

Rare Neurodegenerative And Neurometabolic Diseases Unit

Milan, IT

Davide Pareyson practices in Milan, Italy. Pareyson is rated as an Elite doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Leukodystrophy, and Tomaculous Neuropathy.

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Dr. Hiroshi Takashima

Elite

Kagoshima University Graduate School Of Medical And Dental Sciences

Kagoshima, JP

Hiroshi Takashima practices in Kagoshima, Japan. Takashima is rated as an Elite doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Spastic Paraparesis.

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Dr. Sindhu Ramchandren

Neurology

Elite

Neurology

Regents Of The University Of Michigan

325 E Eisenhower Pkwy

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Sindhu Ramchandren is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Ramchandren is rated as an Elite doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A. She is licensed to treat patients in Michigan and Minnesota.

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Dr. John W. Day

Neurology

Elite

Neurology

Stanford Health Care

300 Pasteur Dr

Stanford, CA 94305

John Day is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Day has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Elite doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Muscle Atrophy, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. He is board certified in Neurology and licensed to treat patients in California. Dr. Day is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. Jun Z. Li

Holistic Medicine

Elite

Holistic Medicine

Anhui University

20 Scenic Ct

Ramsey, NJ 07446

Jun Li is a Holistic Medicine doctor in Ramsey, New Jersey. Dr. Li is rated as an Elite doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. He is also highly rated in 273 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis B, Liver Cancer, Hepatitis, and Necrosis. He is licensed to treat patients in New Jersey.

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Dr. Chiara Pisciotta

Elite

Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta

Rare Neurodegenerative And Neurometabolic Diseases Unit

Milan, IT

Chiara Pisciotta practices in Milan, Italy. Pisciotta is rated as an Elite doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Tomaculous Neuropathy, and Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.

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Dr. Shahram Attarian

Elite

Aix Marseille Université

Marseille, FR

Shahram Attarian practices in Marseille, France. Attarian is rated as an Elite doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

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Dr. Luca Padua

Elite

Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore

Rome, IT

Luca Padua practices in Rome, Italy. Padua is rated as an Elite doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mononeuritis Multiplex, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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Dr. Teresa Sevilla

Elite

University Of Valencia

Valencia, VC, ES

Teresa Sevilla practices in Valencia, Spain. Sevilla is rated as an Elite doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and Myasthenia Gravis.

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Dr. Nivedita U. Jerath

Neurology

Distinguished

Neurology

Florida Hospital Medical Group Inc

Apopka, FL 32703

Nivedita Jerath is a Neurologist in Apopka, Florida. Dr. Jerath has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as a Distinguished doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1, and Septic Arthritis. She is board certified in Neurology and licensed to treat patients in Florida. Dr. Jerath is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. Gian M. Fabrizi

Distinguished

University Of Verona

Verona, IT

Gian Fabrizi practices in Verona, Italy. Fabrizi is rated as a Distinguished doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve, and Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.

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Dr. Fiore Manganelli

Distinguished

University Of Naples Federico II

Naples, IT

Fiore Manganelli practices in Naples, Italy. Manganelli is rated as a Distinguished doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Autonomic Neuropathy.

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Dr. Byung-ok O. Choi

Distinguished

Sungkyunkwan University School Of Medicine

Seoul, KR

Byung-ok Choi practices in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Choi is rated as a Distinguished doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy, Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, and Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis.

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Dr. Alexander M. Rossor

Distinguished

UCL Institute Of Neurology And The National Hospital For Neurology And Neurosurgery

Department Of Neuromuscular Diseases

London, ENG, GB

Alexander Rossor practices in London, United Kingdom. Rossor is rated as a Distinguished doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Neurogenic Type, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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Dr. Matilde Laura

Distinguished

UCL Institute Of Neurology

Centre For Neuromuscular Diseases

London, ENG, GB

Matilde Laura practices in London, United Kingdom. Laura is rated as a Distinguished doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome.

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Dr. Jean-michel M. Vallat

Distinguished

University Of Limoges

Limoges, FR 87042

Jean-michel Vallat practices in Limoges, France. Vallat is rated as a Distinguished doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. They are also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

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Dr. Jose Berciano

Distinguished

University Of Cantabria

Santander, CB, ES

Jose Berciano practices in Santander, Spain. Berciano is rated as a Distinguished doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

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What is the definition of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease?

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease encompasses a group of disorders called hereditary sensory and motor neuropathies that damage the peripheral nerves. Peripheral nerves connect the brain and spinal cord to muscles and to sensory cells that detect sensations such as touch, pain, heat, and sound. Damage to the peripheral nerves that worsens over time can result in alteration or loss of sensation and wasting (atrophy) of muscles in the feet, legs, and hands.

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease usually becomes apparent in adolescence or early adulthood, but onset may occur anytime from early childhood through late adulthood. Symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease vary in severity and age of onset even among members of the same family. Some people never realize they have the disorder because their symptoms are so mild, but most have a moderate amount of physical disability. A small percentage of people experience severe weakness or other problems which, in very rare cases, can be life-threatening. In most affected individuals, however, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease does not affect life expectancy.

Typically, the earliest symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease result from muscle atrophy in the feet. Affected individuals may have foot abnormalities such as high arches (pes cavus), flat feet (pes planus), or curled toes (hammer toes). They often have difficulty flexing the foot or walking on the heel of the foot. These difficulties may cause a higher than normal step (steppage gait) and increase the risk of ankle injuries and tripping. As the disease worsens, muscles in the lower legs usually weaken, but leg and foot problems rarely require the use of a wheelchair.

Affected individuals may also develop weakness in the hands, causing difficulty with daily activities such as writing, fastening buttons, and turning doorknobs. People with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease typically experience a decreased sensitivity to touch, heat, and cold in the feet and lower legs, but occasionally feel aching or burning sensations. In rare cases, affected individuals have loss of vision or gradual hearing loss that sometimes leads to deafness.

There are several types of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which are differentiated by their effects on nerve cells and patterns of inheritance. Type 1 (CMT1) is characterized by abnormalities in myelin, the fatty substance that covers nerve cells, protecting them and helping to transmit nerve impulses. These abnormalities slow the transmission of nerve impulses and can affect the health of the nerve fiber. Type 2 (CMT2) is characterized by abnormalities in the fiber, or axon, that extends from a nerve cell body to muscles or to sense organs. These abnormalities reduce the strength of the nerve impulse. In forms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease classified as intermediate type, the nerve impulses are both slowed and reduced in strength, probably due to abnormalities in both myelin and axons. Type 4 (CMT4) is distinguished from the other types by its pattern of inheritance; it can affect either the axons or the myelin. Type X Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMTX) is caused by mutations in genes on the X chromosome, one of the two sex chromosomes. Within the various types of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, subtypes (such as CMT1A, CMT1B, CMT2A, CMT4A, and CMTX1) indicate different genetic causes.

Sometimes other, historical names are used to refer to particular forms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. For example, Roussy-Levy syndrome is a form of CMT11 with the additional feature of rhythmic shaking (tremors). Dejerine-Sottas syndrome is a term sometimes used to describe a severe, early childhood form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease; it is also sometimes called type 3 (CMT3). Depending on the specific gene that is altered, this severe, early-onset form of the disorder may also be classified as CMT1 or CMT4. CMTX5 is also known as Rosenberg-Chutorian syndrome.

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