Dr. William K. Jens
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 Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome. 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.
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Locations
1160 Manheim Pike, Suite 202, Lancaster, PA 17601
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.
Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology
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Office
James Russell is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Russell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Thyroidectomy.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Dr. Elrick specializes in the care of children with neuromuscular disorders, and EMG studies in children and adults. He has special interests in genetic neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders and Acute Flaccid Myelitis. Dr. Elrick earned his M.D. and Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the University of Michigan Medical School, studying inherited neurodegenerative disorders of childhood. He completed residency training in Pediatrics and Child Neurology, followed by a fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine and Johns Hopkins before joining the faculty in 2019. Dr. Elrick's laboratory research interest is in understanding mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease, especially those affecting motor neurons. He studies disorders caused by genetic mutations in the nuclear pore complex, the main pathway for transport of material in and out of the nucleus of the cell, including Triple A Syndrome. He also participates in clinical research on Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), aimed at understanding susceptibility to AFM in children, and defining clinical and EMG characteristics of illness and recovery in AFM. Dr. Elrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Dysferlinopathy, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Jens isDistinguished. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Advanced
- CamptocormismDr. Jens isAdvanced. Learn about Camptocormism.
- Dry MouthDr. Jens isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Jens isAdvanced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- MigraineDr. Jens isAdvanced. Learn about Migraine.
- Migraine with Brainstem AuraDr. Jens isAdvanced. Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
- Experienced
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Jens isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Jens isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Jens isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Jens isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.