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Amy Gutierrez, MD, FAAN, is a neurologist with the Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute Neurology Group. She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and American Board of Neuromuscular Medicine. She also is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and American Academy of Neurology.Dr. Gutierrez earned her medical degree from East Central University in the Dominican Republic. Her extensive post-graduate training includes a residency in adult psychiatry at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, New York; neurology residency at Louisiana State University (LSU), New Orleans; child psychiatry fellowship at St. Luke’s–Roosevelt Hospital, New York; and clinical neurophysiology fellowship, LSU School of Medicine.In 2010 Dr. Gutierrez was a founding member of the ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic at LSU Health Science Center. She worked collaboratively with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and ALS Association providing care to patients and their families. In addition, she was involved in research with the North Eastern ALS Society and as a member of the ALS Clinic at the New Orleans VA Clinic.Dr. Gutierrez has been the principal investigator for many research trials related to MS. She has more than 20 years of clinical experience with MS and has held leadership roles with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Dr. Gutierrez is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Gutierrez is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry - Neuromuscular Medicine, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and American Board Of Psychiatry-Neuro-Neuromuscular M.

Vahid Tohidi, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurologist and neuromuscular specialist with Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute Neurology Group. In addition to his role as division director of neuromuscular and peripheral disorders, he focuses his practice on diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with neurological disease related to peripheral nervous system disorders.Neuromuscular SpecialistAs a neuromuscular specialist, Dr. Tohidi treats patients with peripheral nervous system disorders and autonomic disorders, including spinal cord disorders, peripheral nerves, and neuromuscular and muscular disorders. He offers different types of procedures and diagnostic tests in order to produce the best possible results in all cases. These procedures and diagnostic tests include:NCS/EMG studiesSingle fiber EMGUltrasound for peripheral nervesAutonomic testingDr. Tohidi’s TrainingDr. Tohidi earned his medical degree at the Iran University of Medical Sciences in Tehran and later earned a PhD in biology from Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey. He then went on to complete an internship of internal medicine at St. Francis, and a neurology residency at the Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Tohidi concluded his postdoctoral training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City with a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine.About Dr. TohidiDr. Tohidi is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, with additional certification in neuromuscular medicine, and also certified by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties in autonomic disorders.He is a member of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Academy of Neurology, and American Autonomic Society. Throughout his education and career, he has participated in clinical research studies as principal investigator or co-investigator, and his work has appeared in numerous medical publications. Dr. Tohidi is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

Aaron Porter is a primary care provider, practicing in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine in Ormond Beach, Florida. Dr. Porter is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, and Familial Hypercholesterolemia.