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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
Dr. Orrin Devinsky
Neurology | General Surgery
Distinguished in Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy
Dr. Orrin Devinsky
Neurology | General Surgery

New York University

223 E 34th St, 
New York, NY 
646-558-0800
Languages Spoken:
English
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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
Dr. David M. Ficker
Neurology
Distinguished in Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy
Dr. David M. Ficker
Neurology

University Of Cincinnati Physicians Company LLC

222 Piedmont Ave, 
Cincinnati, OH 
513-475-7855
Languages Spoken:
English
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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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Dr. Jun T. Park
Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
Advanced in Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy
Dr. Jun T. Park
Pediatric Neurology | Neurology

University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

36000 Euclid Ave, 
Willoughby, OH 
216-844-3800
Languages Spoken:
English, Korean
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Jun Park is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Willoughby, Ohio. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Epilepsy, and West Syndrome. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

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