Overview
Alan Pestronk is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Pestronk is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dysferlinopathy, Miyoshi Myopathy, Pompe Disease, and Myasthenia Gravis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 138 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, Saint Louis, MO 63110
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alan Pestronk
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alan Pestronk?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alan Pestronk by calling their office at 314-362-6981. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alan Pestronk a top-rated expert for Dysferlinopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alan Pestronk is classified as an Distinguished expert for Dysferlinopathy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alan Pestronk specialize in?
While Dr. Alan Pestronk is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Dysferlinopathy, Miyoshi Myopathy, and Pompe Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Alan Pestronk participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alan Pestronk has published 138 articles and abstracts on conditions like Dysferlinopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Alan Pestronk's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alan Pestronk accept my insurance?
Dr. Alan Pestronk accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-362-6981 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- DysferlinopathyDr. Pestronk isDistinguished. Learn about Dysferlinopathy.
- Inclusion Body MyositisDr. Pestronk isDistinguished. Learn about Inclusion Body Myositis.
- Limb-Girdle Muscular DystrophyDr. Pestronk isDistinguished. Learn about Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.
- Miyoshi MyopathyDr. Pestronk isDistinguished. Learn about Miyoshi Myopathy.
- Multifocal Motor NeuropathyDr. Pestronk isDistinguished. Learn about Multifocal Motor Neuropathy.
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- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Pestronk isAdvanced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- DermatomyositisDr. Pestronk isAdvanced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- DystrophinopathyDr. Pestronk isAdvanced. Learn about Dystrophinopathy.
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular AtrophyDr. Pestronk isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.
- Experienced
- Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)Dr. Pestronk isExperienced. Learn about Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Pestronk isExperienced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex CongenitaDr. Pestronk isExperienced. Learn about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.
- Batten DiseaseDr. Pestronk isExperienced. Learn about Batten Disease.
- Becker Muscular DystrophyDr. Pestronk isExperienced. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Pestronk isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.