Overview
Erik Arneson, MD, is a board-certified neurologist at MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Arneson grew up in West Des Moines, Iowa and completed his undergraduate degree at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. He spent the next nine years in Iowa City, where he completed medical school, residency and fellowship training at the University of Iowa. Afterwards, he decided to return to Des Moines to be closer to family and joined the MercyOne Ruan Neurology practice.“My clinical expertise is in neuroimmunology, or inflammatory and autoimmune conditions that affect the central nervous system. In particular, I have a clinical interest in treating patients with multiple sclerosis but am also experienced with treating more uncommon conditions such as neuromyelitis optica, neurosarcoidosis, and autoimmune encephalitis. MercyOne Ruan Neurology has a long tradition of providing excellent care to patients with these conditions, which made the practice a great fit for me.”.
His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, Migraine, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Dr. Arneson is board certified in Neurology, American Board Of Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Arneson is currently accepting new patients.
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1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, Des Moines, IA 50314
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MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care
Heike Schmolck, MD, specializes in neurology at MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care in Des Moines, Iowa. I am a behavioral neurologist, which means I have special training in the treatment of memory disorders and dementing illnesses, but I also see general neurology patients for headaches, stroke, seizures etc. I grew up in the Rhine River Valley in Germany, with the Black Forest on one side and France on the other.I went to Medical School in Freiburg, Germany, graduating in 1994. I spent several months doing clinical electives in the US in 1992 and 1994. I started a medical dissertation on memory disorders while in medical school, and finished it in 1996. I worked in inpatient neurology for three years, but also ran the memory clinic with a colleague during that time. In 1998, I started a postdoctoral fellowship at UCSD in California, doing work with human amnesia patients for two years. Following this, I decided to continue my career in the US, and had to redo a medical internship which I did in Iowa City, and then a neurology residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. I stayed on for a two year fellowship in Behavioral Neurology/Neuropsychiatry.I am married with three boys, and enjoy gardening, hiking and photography. We have a flock of funny chickens, two cats, two bunnies and many fish. As neurologists we don't usually cure our patients, so my passion is for achieving the highest possible quality of life for them, build a relationship and walk the walk together, wherever it may lead. Dr. Schmolck is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Schmolck is currently accepting new patients.
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MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care
Paul Babikian, MD, specializes in neurology at MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Babikian is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Babikian is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Erik Arneson
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Is Dr. Erik Arneson a top-rated expert for Familial Hemiplegic Migraine?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Erik Arneson is classified as an Experienced expert for Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, 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. Erik Arneson specialize in?
While Dr. Erik Arneson is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, and Migraine. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Erik Arneson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Erik Arneson has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. You can view a list of Dr. Erik Arneson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Erik Arneson accept my insurance?
Dr. Erik Arneson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-358-0011 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Arneson isExperienced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- EncephalitisDr. Arneson isExperienced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- Familial Hemiplegic MigraineDr. Arneson isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hemiplegic Migraine.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Arneson isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Memory LossDr. Arneson isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- MigraineDr. Arneson isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.