Overview
I am a neurologist and neuromuscular specialist at Duke Health. I have a special interest in evaluating and treating patients with autoimmune muscle diseases, such as myositis, but I also see patients with a wide variety of neuromuscular conditions, including neuropathies, neuromuscular junction disorders, ALS, and other myopathies, such as muscular dystrophies. I also specialize in chemodenervation to treat patients with cervical dystonia and blepharospasm.
Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
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Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
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.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Claudia Testa is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Testa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Her top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chorea, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Testa is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Neurology Morreene Road
Burton Scott is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Scott is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Drug Induced Dyskinesia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Neurology Morreene Road
I see patients with a broad range of movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, tremors, ataxia, dystonia, tics, and Huntington's disease. I employ deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy for selected patients with Parkinson's disease, tremor, or dystonia, and use botulinum toxin injections for certain patients with dystonia, tremors, or tics. I work with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, therapists, and other health care providers, with the overall goal of helping to improve the lives of patients with complex neurological diseases. Dr. Cooney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Drug Induced Dyskinesia. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Gonzalez isAdvanced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Gonzalez isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Experienced
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency