Overview
Dr. Heitzman completed his medical degree at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He finished his neurology training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas from 1990-1993, serving as Chief Resident from 1992-1993. He completed a fellowship in EMG, neuromuscular disease and neurophysiology at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio from 1993-1994. He currently holds positions at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Heitzman is a Fellow with the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Heitzman practices general neurology, but has particular interests in ALS, peripheral nerve and muscle problems, EMG and the use of botulinum toxins (cervical dystonia, hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, sialorrhea and spasticity). He is director of the ALS / Motor Neuron Disorder Clinic at Texas Neurology sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). He is currently participating in multiple clinical drug trials for neurologic diseases.
Dr. Heitzman is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Dysarthria, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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6080 N Central Expy, Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75206
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. Schiffmann is a renowned expert on neurometabolic diseases. He earned his medical degree from the University of Liège, Belgium and a Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Research from Duke University. He is board-certified in Neurology with a Special Qualification in Child Neurology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Schiffmann was a lead researcher at the United States National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland for over 17 years (1991-2007) and then the Director of the Institute of Metabolic Disease at the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute in Dallas, Texas, 2008-2019. Dr. Schiffmann is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Christian University and a Clinical Professor, Texas A&M University Medical School College of Medicine. He is also a Senior Vice President for Clinical Research at 4D Molecular Therapeutics. Dr. Schiffmann has been performing pre-clinical and clinical research on lysosomal storage diseases since 1991 with a special focus on the natural history, pathogenesis and therapy of Fabry disease, Gaucher disease and the leukodystrophies. One of his particular interests and areas of expertise is to address patients with undiagnosed neurological diseases. Dr. Schiffmann has published 276 peer-reviewed research articles and over 15 book chapters. Dr. Schiffmann is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gaucher Disease Type 3, Fabry Disease, Gaucher Disease, and Leukodystrophy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Daragh Heitzman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Daragh Heitzman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Daragh Heitzman by calling their office at 214-827-3610. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Daragh Heitzman a top-rated expert for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Daragh Heitzman is classified as an Elite expert for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), 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. Daragh Heitzman specialize in?
While Dr. Daragh Heitzman is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Dysarthria. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Daragh Heitzman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Daragh Heitzman has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). You can view a list of Dr. Daragh Heitzman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Daragh Heitzman accept my insurance?
Dr. Daragh Heitzman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-827-3610 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Heitzman isElite. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Distinguished
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Heitzman isDistinguished. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- DysarthriaDr. Heitzman isDistinguished. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular AtrophyDr. Heitzman isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Heitzman isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Dr. Heitzman isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
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- Amyotonia CongenitaDr. Heitzman isAdvanced. Learn about Amyotonia Congenita.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Heitzman isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Congenital Myasthenic SyndromeDr. Heitzman isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Heitzman isAdvanced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Dry MouthDr. Heitzman isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- Fabry DiseaseDr. Heitzman isAdvanced. Learn about Fabry Disease.
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- Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)Dr. Heitzman isExperienced. Learn about Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Heitzman isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- AthetosisDr. Heitzman isExperienced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Heitzman isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Boucher-Neuhauser SyndromeDr. Heitzman isExperienced. Learn about Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.