Puneet Opal
Experienced in Orthostatic Hypotension

Dr. Puneet Opal

Neurology
Northwestern Medical Group
259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
37 Years of Experience
Experienced in Orthostatic Hypotension
Northwestern Medical Group
259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

Puneet Opal is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Opal has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 55 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Orthostatic Hypotension.

Graduate Institution
B J Medical College, 1989.0
Residency
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified)
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611
Call: 312-695-7950

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.

55 Total Publications

Correction: The Natural History Study and Biomarker Collection of the Clinical Research Consortium for the Study of Cerebellar Ataxia (CRC-SCA).
Correction: The Natural History Study and Biomarker Collection of the Clinical Research Consortium for the Study of Cerebellar Ataxia (CRC-SCA).
Journal: Cerebellum (London, England)
Published: November 11, 2025
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  • Giant Axonal Neuropathy
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  • Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy
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  • Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1
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  • Drug Induced Dyskinesia
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  • Spinocerebellar Ataxia
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  • Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4
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  • Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5
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  • Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome
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  • Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
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  • Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus
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  • Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11
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  • Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
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  • Familial Dysautonomia
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