Overview
Allen Desena is a Pediatric Neurologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Desena is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Neuromyelitis Optica.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1225 Harding Pl Ste 4200, Charlotte, NC 28204
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Allen Desena
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Allen Desena?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Allen Desena by calling their office at 704-446-1900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Allen Desena a top-rated expert for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Allen Desena is classified as an Advanced expert for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), 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. Allen Desena specialize in?
While Dr. Allen Desena is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. Allen Desena participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Allen Desena has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS). You can view a list of Dr. Allen Desena's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Allen Desena accept my insurance?
Dr. Allen Desena accepts most major insurance plans, including CareSource and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 704-446-1900 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Desena isAdvanced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- EncephalitisDr. Desena isAdvanced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Desena isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease
- Neuromyelitis OpticaDr. Desena isAdvanced. Learn about Neuromyelitis Optica.
- Optic NeuritisDr. Desena isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- Experienced
- Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)Dr. Desena isExperienced. Learn about Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).
- CACH SyndromeDr. Desena isExperienced. Learn about CACH Syndrome.
- CAPOS SyndromeDr. Desena isExperienced. Learn about CAPOS Syndrome.
- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
- Rasmussen EncephalitisDr. Desena isExperienced. Learn about Rasmussen Encephalitis.
- Transverse MyelitisDr. Desena isExperienced. Learn about Transverse Myelitis.