Overview
John Brandsema is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brandsema is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Thymectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 9 articles in the study of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- EPO
- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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Locations
3400 Civic Ctr Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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.
8 Clinical Trials
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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). 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.
Justin Kwan is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kwan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Becker Muscular DystrophyDr. Brandsema isDistinguished. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDr. Brandsema isDistinguished. Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Brandsema isDistinguished. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Brandsema isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Advanced
- Amyotonia CongenitaDr. Brandsema isAdvanced. Learn about Amyotonia Congenita.
- Congenital Myasthenic SyndromeDr. Brandsema isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome.
- DysferlinopathyDr. Brandsema isAdvanced. Learn about Dysferlinopathy.
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Brandsema isAdvanced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2Dr. Brandsema isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Dr. Brandsema isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
- Experienced
- AphantasiaDr. Brandsema isExperienced. Learn about Aphantasia.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Brandsema isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Brandsema isExperienced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Chromosome 11 Uniparental DisomyDr. Brandsema isExperienced. Learn about Chromosome 11 Uniparental Disomy.
- Chromosome 2 Uniparental DisomyDr. Brandsema isExperienced. Learn about Chromosome 2 Uniparental Disomy.
- Chromosome 6 Uniparental DisomyDr. Brandsema isExperienced. Learn about Chromosome 6 Uniparental Disomy.