Overview
Charles Thornton is a Neurologist in Rochester, New York. Dr. Thornton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 66 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 57 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.
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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.
1 Clinical Trials
University Of Rochester
Chad Heatwole is a Neurologist in Rochester, New York. Dr. Heatwole is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD).
University Of Rochester
Johanna Hamel is a Neurologist and a Physician Assistant in Rochester, New York. Ms. Hamel has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
University Of Rochester
Emma Ciafaloni is a Neurologist in Rochester, New York. Dr. Ciafaloni is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Thymectomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- Myotonic DystrophyDr. Thornton isElite. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy.
- Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2Dr. Thornton isElite. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.
- Paramyotonia CongenitaDr. Thornton isElite. Learn about Paramyotonia Congenita.
- Advanced
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Multifocal Motor NeuropathyDr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Multifocal Motor Neuropathy.
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular AtrophyDr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Thornton isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Experienced
- Becker Muscular DystrophyDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- DermatomyositisDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- DystrophinopathyDr. Thornton isExperienced. Learn about Dystrophinopathy.