Overview
Howard Hurtig is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hurtig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Movement Disorders, and Dementia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 48 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
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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.
Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology
Lauren Elman is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Elman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy. Dr. Elman is currently accepting new patients.
Temple Faculty Practice Plan Inc
Terry Heiman-Patterson is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Heiman-Patterson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Gastrostomy.
Temple Faculty Practice Plan Inc
Lyle Ostrow is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ostrow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Dysarthria.
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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- Distinguished
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Hurtig isDistinguished. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Movement DisordersDr. Hurtig isDistinguished. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Hurtig isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Advanced
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- DementiaDr. Hurtig isAdvanced. Learn about Dementia.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Hurtig isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Hurtig isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Hurtig isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Hurtig isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
- Developmental Dysphasia FamilialDr. Hurtig isExperienced. Learn about Developmental Dysphasia Familial.
- Familial DysautonomiaDr. Hurtig isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dysautonomia.
- Multiple System AtrophyDr. Hurtig isExperienced. Learn about Multiple System Atrophy.