Leslie J. Higuita-Montoya
3480 Wake Forest Rd, 
Raleigh, NC 

Overview

I am a neurologist specializing in diagnosing and treating disorders of the peripheral nerves, muscles, and neuromuscular junction (where the muscle and nerve communicate), such as myasthenia gravis, myopathies, motor neuron disease, peripheral neuropathies, and Guillain-Barré syndrome. I perform procedures like nerve conduction studies and EMGs to aid in diagnosis. I also see patients with other neurologic conditions, including headaches and epilepsy. I strive to provide excellent, evidence-based care and encourage a team approach where patients actively participate in their care and decision-making. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs, hiking, and traveling.

Graduate Institution
New York University School Of Medicine
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Neurology
Fellowships
Clinical Neurophysiology (Neuromuscular focus), Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (New York)
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Female

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  • HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Duke Neurology of Raleigh
3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
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