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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 top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Thymectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1600 Midtown Ave, 1st Floor, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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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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Vanessa Hinson, M.D. Ph.D. is professor of neurology and director of the Movement Disorders Program at MUSC. She earned her medical and doctoral degrees from the University of Hamburg School of Medicine in Hamburg, Germany. After completing a research fellowship at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, she trained in neurology in Muenster, Germany. She completed her residency at MUSC where she also served as chief resident. Following fellowship training in movement disorders at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago, she joined MUSC's faculty. Dr. Hinson's special interests include the diagnosis and treatment of dystonia, botulinum toxin injections, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and other movement disorders. Dr. Hinson is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dry Mouth, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
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Jonathan Halford is a Neurologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Halford is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.
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Gonzalo J. Revuelta, DO, MSc, FANA, is associate professor of neurology and medical director of the deep brain stimulation program at MUSC. He earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey -- School of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in neurology at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. After residency, he completed fellowship training in movement disorders and deep brain stimulation at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. He is a member of the International Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Society, the American Neurological Association, the Parkinson Study Group, the Huntington Study Group and the Dystonia Coalition. He is also an elected fellow of the American Neurological Association. Dr. Revuelta's NIH funded research program focuses on the understanding of the pathophysiology freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease and essential tremor, and the development of clinical trials for these conditions using neuromodulation therapies. He is involved in the treatment of patients with all types of movement disorders including Parkinson's disease, dystonia, Huntington's disease, Tourette's syndrome, tremors and ataxias. Dr. Revuelta is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Katherine Ruzhansky
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine Ruzhansky?
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Is Dr. Katherine Ruzhansky a top-rated expert for Myasthenia Gravis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Katherine Ruzhansky is classified as an Elite expert for Myasthenia Gravis, 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. Katherine Ruzhansky specialize in?
While Dr. Katherine Ruzhansky is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Katherine Ruzhansky participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Katherine Ruzhansky has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Myasthenia Gravis. You can view a list of Dr. Katherine Ruzhansky's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Katherine Ruzhansky accept my insurance?
Dr. Katherine Ruzhansky 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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- Myasthenia GravisDr. Ruzhansky isElite. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
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- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating PolyneuropathyDr. Ruzhansky isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Ruzhansky isDistinguished. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular AtrophyDr. Ruzhansky isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Ruzhansky isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Dr. Ruzhansky isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
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- DysarthriaDr. Ruzhansky isAdvanced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Inclusion Body MyositisDr. Ruzhansky isAdvanced. Learn about Inclusion Body Myositis.
- Multifocal Motor NeuropathyDr. Ruzhansky isAdvanced. Learn about Multifocal Motor Neuropathy.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Ruzhansky isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
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- Andermann SyndromeDr. Ruzhansky isExperienced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Ruzhansky isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Ruzhansky isExperienced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
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