Overview
Alba Azola, M.D., is a rehabilitation physician helping patients restore function and movement after an injury or illness. Her expertise includes neurorehabilitation and rehabilitation for swallowing disorders. Dr. Azola completed her residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Johns Hopkins Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, where in her final year she was awarded the Frank L. Coulson, Jr. Award for Clinical Excellence. Prior to the residency, she was a post-doctoral fellow at the Swallowing Neurophysiology Laboratory at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Azola received her medical degree from the Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico, where she grew up. After the devastating hurricane Maria in 2017, she returned to her homeland to help with hurricane relief.
Her top areas of expertise are Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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200 North Wolfe Street, Rubenstein BLDG Lower Level, Rubenstein BLDG Lower Level, Baltimore, MD 21287
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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Dr. Cristina L. Sadowsky is an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include spinal cord injury and paralysis restoration. Dr. Sadowsky is also a founder and the clinical director of the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. This program was built on the philosophy that functional restoration is possible for a long time after an injury, utilizing structured medico-rehabilitative interventions through activity-based restorative therapies (ABRT). She serves as a section editor for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports and is a recurrent invited reviewer for several peer-reviewed medical journals and government and privately funded competitive grant awards for spinal cord injury related research. Dr. Sadowsky has organized numerous courses and seminars, and has been invited to lecture in different universities and at national and international meetings, such as the American Academy of PM&R, American Spinal Cord Injury Association, International Spinal Cord Society and many more. She has published several manuscripts in highly regarded peer-reviewed journals and chapters in prominent specialty books. Dr. Sadowsky is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Spasticity, Neurogenic Bowel, and Osteotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alba Azola
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alba Azola?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alba Azola by calling their office at 443-997-5437. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alba Azola a top-rated expert for Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alba Azola is classified as an Experienced expert for Guillain-Barre Syndrome, 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. Alba Azola specialize in?
While Dr. Alba Azola is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Stroke. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.
Does Dr. Alba Azola participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alba Azola has published 42 articles and abstracts on conditions like Guillain-Barre Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Alba Azola's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alba Azola accept my insurance?
Dr. Alba Azola accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-5437 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- EndoscopyDr. Azola isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Azola isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Azola isExperienced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- Miller-Fisher SyndromeDr. Azola isExperienced. Learn about Miller-Fisher Syndrome.