Overview
Dr. Michael Y. Sy is a board-certified UCI Health neurologist whose focus is on multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases affecting the central nervous system.He received his medical degree and a PhD from the UCI School of Medicine's combined physician-scientist training program. He subsequently completed his residency in neurology and fellowship in neuroimmunology at UCI Medical Center.In addition to diagnosing and treating patients, Sy is involved in translational research and clinical trials studying demyelinating autoimmune disease of the central nervous system.
Dr. Sy is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Optic Neuritis.
Dr. Sy is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 4200, Irvine, CA 92612
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sy has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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Dr. Tahseen Mozaffar is a Professor of Neurology, Orthopaedic Surgery and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at University of California, Irvine. He is the Director of the UC Irvine-MDA ALS and Neuromuscular Center and the Director of the Division of Neuromuscular Diseases. Dr. Mozaffar serves as chair of one of the biomedical committees and the institutional liaison for Trials Innovation Hub for the Center for Translational Sciences Award (CTSA) at University of California, Irvine. He is the Principal Investigator for UCI-NEXT, the NeuroNEXT award to the University of California, Irvine, one of 25 such NeuroNEXT sites funded by the NINDS/NIH.. Dr. Mozaffar is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Mozaffar is board certified in Board Certification In Neurology, 1996-2026, Board Certification In Neuromuscular Medicine, 2008-2028, and Board Certification In Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology, 2015 - 2025. Dr. Mozaffar is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Namita Goyal is a UCI Health neurologist with board certifications in neurology, electrodiagnostic medicine and neuromuscular medicine. Dr. Goyal is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myositis, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Dr. Goyal is board certified in CA State Medical License 2012 - 2024 and MA State Medical License 2006 - 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Y. Sy
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Y. Sy?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Y. Sy by calling their office at 714-456-7720. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Y. Sy a top-rated expert for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Y. Sy is classified as an Distinguished expert for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), 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 Y. Sy specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Y. Sy is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Michael Y. Sy participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Y. Sy has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS). You can view a list of Dr. Michael Y. Sy's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Y. Sy accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Y. Sy accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-7720 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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- Distinguished
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Sy isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Neuromyelitis OpticaDr. Sy isDistinguished. Learn about Neuromyelitis Optica.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Sy isDistinguished. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Advanced
- Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
- EncephalitisDr. Sy isAdvanced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease
- Optic NeuritisDr. Sy isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- Rasmussen EncephalitisDr. Sy isAdvanced. Learn about Rasmussen Encephalitis.
- Stiff Person SyndromeDr. Sy isAdvanced. Learn about Stiff Person Syndrome.
- Transverse MyelitisDr. Sy isAdvanced. Learn about Transverse Myelitis.
- Experienced
- ArachnoiditisDr. Sy isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Sy isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- MeningitisDr. Sy isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- NeuralgiaDr. Sy isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Neurogenic BladderDr. Sy isExperienced. Learn about Neurogenic Bladder.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Sy isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- SpasticityDr. Sy isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Sy isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.