Overview
As an epileptologist, Dr. Edwards is a member of the South Carolina Neurological Association, the American Epilepsy Society, the American Academy of Neurology, and the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society. He has served on the scientific committee of several organizations, including the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, and has been a board member and examiner for the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology and for ABRET. He recently served as president of the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society. Dr. Edwards has won numerous awards for teaching, research, and patient advocacy.
Dr. Edwards is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 43 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Edwards is currently accepting new patients.
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1600 Midtown Ave, 1st Floor, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
1600 Midtown Ave, 1st Floor, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Katherine Ruzhansky, M.D. MS, is Associate Professor of Neurology and director of the EMG lab at MUSC. She earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed her neurology residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Ruzhansky then completed a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology, followed by further fellowship training in peripheral neuropathy at Columbia University-NY Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Ruzhansky joined MUSC's neurology division in August 2014. Her clinical interests include electrodiagnostic testing and diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders. Dr. Ruzhansky is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Thymectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jonathan C. Edwards
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jonathan C. Edwards?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jonathan C. Edwards by calling their office at 843-792-3223. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jonathan C. Edwards a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jonathan C. Edwards is classified as an Elite expert for Seizures, 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. Jonathan C. Edwards specialize in?
While Dr. Jonathan C. Edwards is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Jonathan C. Edwards participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jonathan C. Edwards has published 43 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Jonathan C. Edwards's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jonathan C. Edwards accept my insurance?
Dr. Jonathan C. Edwards accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-3223 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Elite
- SeizuresDr. Edwards isElite. Learn about Seizures.
- Distinguished
- EpilepsyDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Memory LossDr. Edwards isDistinguished. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- ConcussionDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Edwards isExperienced. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.