Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

Dr. Peter Kang

Neurology
University Of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview Riverside
2450 Riverside Ave, 
Minneapolis, MN 

Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
University Of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview Riverside
2450 Riverside Ave, 
Minneapolis, MN 
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Overview

Peter Kang is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Kang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Cockayne Syndrome, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Cockayne Syndrome Type 1, Mononeuritis Multiplex, and Thymectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 133 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 6 articles in the study of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Pediatrics in MA
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview Riverside
2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Call: 612-365-6777
Other Locations
Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital
1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville,, FL 32610
Call: 352-273-8920

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.


1 Clinical Trials

GRASP-LGMD: Defining Clinical Endpoints in LGMD
GRASP-LGMD: Defining Clinical Endpoints in LGMD
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 06, 2025

132 Total Publications

Expert Consensus on Genetic Diagnostic Approaches for Patients With Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.
Expert Consensus on Genetic Diagnostic Approaches for Patients With Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.
Journal: Neurology
Published: October 28, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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  • Elite
  • Cockayne Syndrome
    Dr. Kang is
    Elite
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  • Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
    Dr. Kang is
    Elite
    . Learn about Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.
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  • Distinguished
  • Cockayne Syndrome Type 1
    Dr. Kang is
    Distinguished
    . Learn about Cockayne Syndrome Type 1.
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  • Advanced
  • Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    Dr. Kang is
    Advanced
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  • Cockayne Syndrome Type 2
    Dr. Kang is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Cockayne Syndrome Type 2.
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  • Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome
    Dr. Kang is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
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  • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    Dr. Kang is
    Advanced
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  • Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
    Dr. Kang is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy.
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  • Mononeuritis Multiplex
    Dr. Kang is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Mononeuritis Multiplex.
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  • Experienced
  • Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve
    Dr. Kang is
    Experienced
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  • Acute Cerebellar Ataxia
    Dr. Kang is
    Experienced
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  • Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)
    Dr. Kang is
    Experienced
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  • Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease
    Dr. Kang is
    Experienced
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  • Amyotonia Congenita
    Dr. Kang is
    Experienced
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  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Dr. Kang is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).
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