Overview
Michael Shy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa.
Dr. Shy is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, and Septic Arthritis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 188 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Shy is currently accepting new patients.
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- HMO
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Locations
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
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.
5 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael E. Shy
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael E. Shy?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael E. Shy by calling their office at 319-356-8753. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael E. Shy a top-rated expert for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael E. Shy is classified as an Elite expert for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, 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. Michael E. Shy specialize in?
While Dr. Michael E. Shy is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), and Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Michael E. Shy participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael E. Shy has published 188 articles and abstracts on conditions like Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Michael E. Shy's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael E. Shy accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael E. Shy accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 319-356-8753 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.
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- Elite
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
- Distinguished
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Shy isDistinguished. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- Familial Transthyretin AmyloidosisDr. Shy isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis.
- Infantile Axonal NeuropathyDr. Shy isDistinguished. Learn about Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.
- Sensorimotor PolyneuropathyDr. Shy isDistinguished. Learn about Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.
- Septic ArthritisDr. Shy isDistinguished. Learn about Septic Arthritis.
- Tomaculous NeuropathyDr. Shy isDistinguished. Learn about Tomaculous Neuropathy.
- Advanced
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis
- Hajdu-Cheney SyndromeDr. Shy isAdvanced. Learn about Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Shy isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2
- Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
- L1 SyndromeDr. Shy isAdvanced. Learn about L1 Syndrome.
- Neurogenic BladderDr. Shy isAdvanced. Learn about Neurogenic Bladder.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Shy isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Shy isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Spastic ParaparesisDr. Shy isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraparesis.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 11Dr. Shy isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 11.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 2Dr. Shy isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 3ADr. Shy isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 4Dr. Shy isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 4.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 5ADr. Shy isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 7Dr. Shy isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.
- Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
- Troyer SyndromeDr. Shy isAdvanced. Learn about Troyer Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
- Boucher-Neuhauser SyndromeDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.
- ChoreaDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Chorea.
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Congenital ContracturesDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Contractures.
- Continuous Muscle Fiber Activity Hereditary
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Distal ArthrogryposisDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Distal Arthrogryposis.
- Distal Arthrogryposis Type 6Dr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Distal Arthrogryposis Type 6.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- EpilepsyDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Episodic Ataxia with NystagmusDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus.
- Familial Benign Copper DeficiencyDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Familial Benign Copper Deficiency.
- Fountain SyndromeDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Fountain Syndrome.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- Huntington DiseaseDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Huntington Disease.
- Isaacs' SyndromeDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Isaacs' Syndrome.
- Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome
- Memory LossDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Miller-Fisher SyndromeDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Miller-Fisher Syndrome.
- Movement DisordersDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID)
- ParaplegiaDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Paraplegia.
- PEPCK 1 DeficiencyDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about PEPCK 1 Deficiency.
- Pol 3-Related LeukodystrophyDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy.
- Refsum DiseaseDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Refsum Disease.
- SeizuresDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- SpasticityDr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1Dr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11Dr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17Dr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27Dr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3Dr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31Dr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7Dr. Shy isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7.