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What is the definition of Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy?
Progressive myoclonus epilepsy (PME) refers to a group of inherited conditions involving the central nervous system and representing more than a dozen different diseases. These diseases share certain features, including a worsening of symptoms over time and the presence of both muscle contractions (myoclonus) and seizures (epilepsy). PME is different from myoclonic epilepsy. Other features include dementia, dystonia, and trouble walking or speaking. These rare disorders often get worse over time. Many of these PME diseases begin in childhood or adolescence.
What are the alternative names for Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy?
  • Progressive myoclonic epilepsy
  • Familial progressive myoclonic epilepsy
Who are the top Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy
Neurology | General Surgery
Distinguished in Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy
Neurology | General Surgery

New York University

223 E 34th St, 
New York, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Orrin Devinsky is a Neurologist and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Devinsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Myoclonic Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Distinguished in Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy
Distinguished in Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy

University Of Cincinnati Physicians Company LLC

222 Piedmont Ave, 
Cincinnati, OH 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

David Ficker is a Neurologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Ficker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Dravet Syndrome, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ficker is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dorota B. Wozniewicz
Experienced in Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy
Internal Medicine

Aurora Internal Medicine

9200 W Loomis Rd, Ste 116, 
Franklin, WI 
Languages Spoken:
English, Polish

Dorota Wozniewicz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Franklin, Wisconsin. Dr. Wozniewicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Atresia, Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes, High Cholesterol, and Hypothyroidism.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center