Overview
Lawrence Charnas is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dr. Charnas is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, and Hereditary Ataxia.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles.
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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. Lawrence R. Charnas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lawrence R. Charnas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lawrence R. Charnas by calling their office at 612-672-7122. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lawrence R. Charnas a top-rated expert for Becker Muscular Dystrophy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lawrence R. Charnas is classified as an Advanced expert for Becker Muscular Dystrophy, 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. Lawrence R. Charnas specialize in?
While Dr. Lawrence R. Charnas is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Giant Axonal Neuropathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. Lawrence R. Charnas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lawrence R. Charnas has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Becker Muscular Dystrophy. You can view a list of Dr. Lawrence R. Charnas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lawrence R. Charnas accept my insurance?
Dr. Lawrence R. Charnas accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and HealthPartners. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-672-7122 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
- Advanced
- Becker Muscular DystrophyDr. Charnas isAdvanced. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDr. Charnas isAdvanced. Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- Experienced
- Giant Axonal NeuropathyDr. Charnas isExperienced. Learn about Giant Axonal Neuropathy.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Charnas isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.