Overview
Defne Amado is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Amado is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Cataract Removal.
Dr. Amado is board certified in Neurology, 2015. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Amado is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
330 South 9th Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
3737 Market Street, 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Amado has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Defne A. Amado
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Defne A. Amado?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Defne A. Amado by calling their office at 800-789-7366. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Defne A. Amado 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. Defne A. Amado is classified as an Distinguished 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. Defne A. Amado specialize in?
While Dr. Defne A. Amado is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Defne A. Amado participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Defne A. Amado has published 30 articles and abstracts on conditions like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). You can view a list of Dr. Defne A. Amado's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Defne A. Amado accept my insurance?
Dr. Defne A. Amado accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-789-7366 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
- Distinguished
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Amado isDistinguished. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Advanced
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Amado isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Dr. Amado isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
- Experienced
- Benign Autosomal Dominant MyopathyDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Benign Autosomal Dominant Myopathy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Central Core DiseaseDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Central Core Disease.
- Centronuclear MyopathyDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Centronuclear Myopathy.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Collagen VI-Related MyopathyDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Collagen VI-Related Myopathy.
- Congenital Fiber-Type DisproportionDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion.
- Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis
- Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1ADr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- DementiaDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- DysarthriaDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Foot DropDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Frontotemporal DementiaDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- Hajdu-Cheney SyndromeDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome.
- Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2
- Infantile Axonal NeuropathyDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.
- Miller-Fisher SyndromeDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Miller-Fisher Syndrome.
- Mononeuritis MultiplexDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Mononeuritis Multiplex.
- Multiple MononeuropathyDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Mononeuropathy.
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Nemaline MyopathyDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Nemaline Myopathy.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Rigid Spine SyndromeDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Rigid Spine Syndrome.
- SeizuresDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- SpasticityDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
- Stiff Person SyndromeDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Stiff Person Syndrome.
- Transverse MyelitisDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Transverse Myelitis.
- Tubular Aggregate MyopathyDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about Tubular Aggregate Myopathy.
- X-Linked Myotubular MyopathyDr. Amado isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy.