Overview
Kenneth Fischbeck is a Neurologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Fischbeck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 105 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has participated in 2 clinical trials in the study of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.
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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.
4 Clinical Trials
Neurology Center Of Fairfax, Ltd
Robert Kurtzke is a Neurologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Kurtzke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Post Polio Syndrome, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Kurtzke is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins University
Charlotte Sumner is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sumner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sumner is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins University
Thomas Crawford is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Crawford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Dr. Crawford is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Fischbeck isElite. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Fischbeck isElite. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Advanced
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Becker Muscular DystrophyDr. Fischbeck isAdvanced. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Fischbeck isAdvanced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian AtrophyDr. Fischbeck isAdvanced. Learn about Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Fischbeck isAdvanced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDr. Fischbeck isAdvanced. Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- Experienced
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Fischbeck isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Adult Polyglucosan Body DiseaseDr. Fischbeck isExperienced. Learn about Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease.
- Cerebrotendinous XanthomatosisDr. Fischbeck isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis.
- Collagen VI-Related MyopathyDr. Fischbeck isExperienced. Learn about Collagen VI-Related Myopathy.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Fischbeck isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- DysarthriaDr. Fischbeck isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.