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    MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy near Baltimore, MD. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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      Elite in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Elite in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      10755 Falls Rd, 
      Lutherville, MD 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Cornblath is a Neurologist in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Cornblath is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

      Ahmet Hoke
      Advanced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Neurology
      Advanced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Neurology

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Turkish

      Dr. Ahmet Hoke is Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, W. W. Smith Charitable Trust Professor of Neuroimmunology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Director of the Daniel B. Drachman Division of Neuromuscular Diseases and Director of the Merkin Peripheral Neuropathy and Nerve Regeneration Center at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed his medical training at Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Ankara, Turkey followed by his PhD studies in developmental neuroscience at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and neurology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. After completing his neuromuscular training at University of Calgary, Canada, he returned to Johns Hopkins University as faculty and rose through the ranks. He is the recipient of several awards including Derek Denny Brown Young Neurological Scholar Award (2005) and Wolfe Neuropathy Research prize (2018) given by the American Neurological Association, Myung Memorial Lecture Award (2017) by the Korean Neurological Association, Nejat Eczacibasi Medical Scientist Award (2019) by the Eczacibasi Foundation, Turkey, and Alan J. Gebhart Prize in Excellence in Neuropathy Research (2022) by the Peripheral Nerve Society. He is an Ex-Officio member of the Board of Directors of the American Neurological Association, and Vice-President of the Toxic Neuropathy Consortium. He serves on several editorial boards and is the Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology. Dr. Hoke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Wallerian Degeneration, Peripheral Neuropathy, Tomaculous Neuropathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, and Prostatectomy.

      Michael J. Polydefkis
      Advanced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Advanced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      Baltimore, MD 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Michael Polydefkis focuses on neuromuscular diseases, particularly peripheral nerve diseases. He has a special interest in diabetic and HIV-associated peripheral neuropathy. His expertise includes nerve conduction studies, electromyography and nerve, skin and muscle biopsy reading. Dr. Michael Polydefkis received his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He then became a Howard Hughes Medical Institute research fellow before returning to Johns Hopkins to complete an internship and residency in internal medicine, residency in neurology and a fellowship in neuromuscular diseases. Dr. Polydefkis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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      Bipasha Mukherjee
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Bipasha Mukherjee-Clavin is an Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She cares for patients with neuromuscular disorders, with a special focus on patients with peripheral neuropathy, immune-mediated neuropathy, and inherited neuropathy (also known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease). She sees patients in the Johns Hopkins Peripheral Nerve and multidisciplinary Charcot-Marie-Tooth clinics, and performs electromyography in the Johns Hopkins EMG lab. As a stem cell biology-trained scientist, Dr. Mukherjee-Clavin's research is focused on the use of patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells to model genetic Schwann cell and peripheral nerve disorders to undercover novel pathways and potential treatments. During her PhD she published one of the first studies of CMT1A using patient derived stem cells (Comparison of three congruent patient-specific cells types for the modelling of a human genetic Schwann-cell disorder. Nature Biomedical Engineering. volume 3, pages 571–582 (2019)). In 2022, she was awarded the Passano award, given to a promising early career physician-scientist in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Mukherjee-Clavin completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley. She then completed her MD/PhD degrees, Neurology residency, and clinical Neuromuscular fellowship in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She joined the Johns Hopkins Neurology faculty in 2022. Dr. Mukherjee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

      John C. Probasco
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Probasco is a professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Department of Neurology. He is the Vice Chair for Quality, Safety, and Service for the department. He also serves as the Director of the Johns Hopkins Division of Advanced Clinical Neurology as well as the Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Inpatient General Neurology Service. He co-directs the Johns Hopkins Encephalitis Center and the Johns Hopkins Center for Refractory Status Epilepticus and Neuroinflammation. He cares for general neurology inpatients and outpatients, specializing in autoimmune and paraneoplastic syndromes as well as neurological immune-related adverse events following immunotherapies for cancer. After completing his undergraduate studies in biochemistry at the University of New Mexico, Dr. Probasco attended the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and earned a second undergraduate degree in psychology, philosophy and physiology. He went on to earn his medical degree at the University of California, San Francisco. He completed an internship in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and a residency in neurology at Johns Hopkins, where he was the faculty liaison/executive chief resident. He went on to complete an instructorship in inpatient general neurology at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Probasco’s research interests include increasing care value through improving outcomes, incorporation of patient experience of disease and treatment, the efficiency of care delivery, and diagnostic test utilization in general and specifically in relation to autoimmune and paraneoplastic neurological syndromes, including encephalitis. Finally, he is interested in the management of neurological immune-related adverse events following immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer. Dr. Probasco has been recognized at the departmental, institutional, and national levels for teaching and clinical excellence, including the American Academy of Neurology’s A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award and the Frank L. Coulson, Jr. Award from the Johns Hopkins Medicine Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence. He is a past graduate of the Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute Resident Scholars (AIRS) program in Patient Safety and Quality. As a faculty member, he was inducted into the Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence in 2019. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of NEJM Journal Watch Neurology. Videos The impact of COVID-19 on the Department of Neurology‚Äôs clinical care and medical education programs. Dr. Probasco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Status Epilepticus, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, and Gastrostomy.

      Justin C. Mcarthur
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Justin McArthur is nationally and internationally recognized for his work in studying the natural history, development and treatment of the neurological complications of HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis and other neurological infections and immune-mediated neurological disorders. Dr. McArthur has also developed a technique to use cutaneous nerves to study sensory neuropathies, including those associated with chemotherapy, HIV and diabetes. Currently his clinical practice includes neuroimmunological disorders including MS, neurological infections, and complex undiagnosed neurological disorders. Dr. McArthur was the founding director of the Johns Hopkins/National Institute of Mental Health Research Center for HIV-associated Cognitive Disorders. The Center is an experienced interdisciplinary research team who have pooled their talents to study the nature of HIV-associated cognitive disorders. he is also the founding director of the Johns Hopkins Sheikh Khalifa Stroke institute. Dr. McArthur received his medical degree from Guys Hospital Medical School in London, UK. He then completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Dr. McArthur stayed with Johns Hopkins to complete a residency in neurology and achieve his Master's in public health. He is the current Director of the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurology and holds the John W. Griffin Professorship in neurology which was established in 2015 by Jeffrey and Harriet Legum. In April 2017 Dr. McArthur was elected to the Association of American Physicians. In 2020 he was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine. Dr. Mcarthur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Encephalitis.

      Advanced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Advanced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

      Johns Hopkins Plastic Surg Ass

      601 N Caroline St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vinay Chaudhry is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Neurology
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Neurology

      Office

      16 S Eutaw St Fl 3, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Jin is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Jin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

      Office

      16 S Eutaw St Fl 3, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lindsay Zilliox is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Zilliox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Orthostatic Hypotension, Diabetic Neuropathy, Familial Dysautonomia, and Gastrostomy.

      Mohammad A. Khoshnoodi
      Advanced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Advanced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

      The Johns Hopkins Hospital

      1800 Orleans Street, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi

      Mohammad Khoshnoodi is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Khoshnoodi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

      Brett Morrison
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Brett Morrison specializes in neuromuscular disorders in adults including peripheral neuropathies, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, myasthenia gravis and muscle diseases. Dr. Morrison is currently the site principal investigator for clinical trials investigating new treatments for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) and painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Morrison's research interests include investigations into the mechanisms of nerve regeneration and common peripheral neuropathies. Current research focuses on better understanding the role of the immune system in peripheral nerves and targeting these pathways for the development of new treatments. Dr. Brett Morrison received his M.D. and Ph.D. from Mount Sinai Medical School in New York City. He completed his medical internship at the University of Maryland and residency in neurology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He then completed a fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Morrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

      Advanced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Neurology
      Advanced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Neurology

      Office

      16 S Eutaw St Fl 3, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Neil Porter is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Porter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Multiple Mononeuropathy, Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency Neuronopathy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Advanced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

      Office

      16 S Eutaw St Fl 3, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Russell is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Russell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Thyroidectomy.

      Daniel Becker
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

      The Johns Hopkins Hospital

      1800 Orleans Street, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German

      Dr. Becker is a neurologist who earned his Medical Degree from Ruprecht Karls University in Heidelberg, Germany in 2001. From 2001 to 2003, he was a Research Assistant in Neuroscience investigating the role of embryonic stem cells in spinal cord injury repair at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. At Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, he completed his residency in Internal Medicine in 2004 and his residency in Neurology in 2007. From there, he completed a year-long fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Becker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

      Abhay R. Moghekar
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1201, Suite 1201, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Marathi

      Dr. Abhay Moghekar focuses on disorders of cerebrospinal fluid physiology like normal pressure hydrocephalus, obstructive hydrocephalus, congenital hydrocephalus, pseudotumor cerebri, CSF otorhhea, CSF rhinorrhea, intracranial hypotension due to spinal CSF leaks and peri-operative management of patients undergoing repair of CSF otorrhea and rhinorrhea. His research interests include identifying biomarkers of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Dr. Moghekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Hydrocephalus, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Stent Placement, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anna Patnaik is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Patnaik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Internal Medicine

      Privia Care Center LLC

      301 Saint Paul St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Prashant Shukla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Shukla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Testicular Failure, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Shukla is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      16 S Eutaw Street, Frenkil Bldg. 3rd Fl., 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charlene Hafer-Macko is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Hafer-Macko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Stroke, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

      Johns Hopkins University

      601 N Caroline St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lindsey Hayes is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Hayes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Hayes is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Neurology
      Experienced in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
      Neurology

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      3304 Guilford Ave, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Inwha Cho is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Stroke. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy?

      Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a disorder that involves nerve swelling and irritation (inflammation) that leads to a loss of strength or sensation.

      What type of doctors treat Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy?  

      CIDP is usually treated by neurologists, which are doctors specializing in disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Neurologists are experienced in handling conditions that affect how nerves send messages to and from the brain. For CIDP, they may use special tests like nerve conduction studies, or electromyography, to confirm the diagnosis. In some cases, a team of specialists may be involved in treatment, including physical therapists to help with strength and movement, as well as occupational therapists to support daily activities.  

      How is Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy treated?     

      CIDP treatment aims to reduce nerve damage by stopping the immune system from attacking the body’s own nerves. Treatment often includes medications called corticosteroids, which help reduce inflammation around the nerves. Another common treatment is intravenous immunoglobulin, which gives the body healthy antibodies to help calm the immune system. Plasma exchange, or plasmapheresis, is another option, where blood is filtered to remove substances that may be attacking the nerves. Physical therapy is also important to help people build muscle strength and stay active, which can improve balance and mobility.  

      What is the life expectancy of someone with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy? 

      For most people with CIDP, life expectancy is normal, meaning they can live as long as anyone else. CIDP is a chronic, or long-lasting, illness that can make everyday life challenging, especially if it isn’t treated. However, with early and consistent treatment, most people manage their symptoms well. The goal of treatment is to slow down or stop nerve damage, helping people keep their strength and independence. Even though CIDP itself doesn’t shorten life, untreated CIDP can lead to severe nerve damage. 

      What can be mistaken for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy? 

      Symptoms of CIDP usually start with numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs and arms, and can gradually get worse if left untreated. Because symptoms can look like other nerve and muscle problems, it may be mistaken for conditions like Guillain-Barré syndrome or multiple sclerosis. Guillain-Barré syndrome, for example, is also a condition where the immune system attacks the nerves, causing symptoms like weakness and tingling. However, GBS usually comes on quickly and lasts for a shorter amount of time. CIDP, on the other hand, involves a slow and steady progression of symptoms that last for the long term.  

        

      When should I see a Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy doctor near Baltimore, MD?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy doctor near Baltimore, MD?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy doctors near Baltimore, MD?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy doctors near Baltimore, MD?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy doctor near Baltimore, MD?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy doctor near Baltimore, MD?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy doctors near Baltimore, MD?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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