
Overview
Neil R. Holland, MD, is chair of Neurology in the Geisinger Neuroscience Institute and clinical professor of medicine at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. He is a neurologist with special interest and training in neuromuscular diseases. Dr. Holland is a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He is also a member of the American College of Physician Executives. Dr. Holland obtained his medical degree from the University College London School of Medicine and completed a residency in neurology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Maryland in 1996 and an internship in internal medicine at York Hospital in Pennsylvania in 1998. He also completed a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at Johns Hopkins in 1997. He is board certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, neuromuscular medicine and vascular neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He also holds a master’s degree in business administration with a focus on medical management from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Holland has a strong interest in medical education for our trainees and in finding new ways to improve access for our patients.
Dr. Holland is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Myasthenia Gravis, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Holland is currently accepting new patients.
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1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Clinical Research
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Geisinger Medical Center - Neurology
Dr. Avila is board-certified in neurology, neuromuscular medicine and clinical neurophysiology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is also board-certified in clinical neuromuscular pathology by the United Council of Neurological Subspecialties. He subspecializes in neuromuscular medicine, clinical neurophysiology and clinical neuromuscular pathology. His clinical interests include motor neuron disease/amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), myasthenia gravis, myopathies, muscular dystrophies, electromyography, neuromuscular ultrasound and medical education. Dr. Avila earned his medical degree from Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil. He completed his residency and his clinical neurophysiology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He completed his neuromuscular medicine and clinical neuromuscular pathology fellowships at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Loor is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Primary Amyloidosis, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Loor is currently accepting new patients.
Commonwealth Health Physician Network-Neurology
Philip Savia is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Plains, Pennsylvania. Dr. Savia is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Headache.
Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Neurology
Dr. Finney is a behavioral neurologist board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties. His clinical interests include Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Lewy body dementia, mild cognitive impairment, vascular dementia and disorders of memory, thinking and cognition. He earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, completed his neurology residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami in Miami, FL, and his behavioral neurology fellowship at University of Florida in Gainsville, FL. Dr. Finney is director of the Geisinger Memory and Cognition Program.|His personal interests include reading and writing science fiction, alternate history (the fan fiction of history), and fantasy as well as watching television and movies in these genres, especially the long-running British science fiction television show, Doctor Who. He loves karaoke, dancing, and going to concerts spanning artists from the 1950s to the present day. One of Dr. Finney's passions is neurology advocacy and he has been active in engaging policymakers on critical healthcare issues since medical school. Dr. Finney is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Finney is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Neil R. Holland
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Neil R. Holland?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Neil R. Holland by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Neil R. Holland a top-rated expert for Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Neil R. Holland is classified as an Advanced expert for Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), 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. Neil R. Holland specialize in?
While Dr. Neil R. Holland is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Myasthenia Gravis, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Neil R. Holland participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Neil R. Holland has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). You can view a list of Dr. Neil R. Holland's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Neil R. Holland accept my insurance?
Dr. Neil R. Holland accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis
- DystrophinopathyDr. Holland isAdvanced. Learn about Dystrophinopathy.
- Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2
- Infantile Axonal NeuropathyDr. Holland isAdvanced. Learn about Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.
- Limb-Girdle Muscular DystrophyDr. Holland isAdvanced. Learn about Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Holland isAdvanced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Holland isAdvanced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Experienced
- Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)Dr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).
- Alternating Hemiplegia of ChildhoodDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- ApraxiaDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Apraxia.
- AthetosisDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Continuous Muscle Fiber Activity Hereditary
- Delta-SarcoglycanopathyDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Delta-Sarcoglycanopathy.
- Distal Median Nerve DysfunctionDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.
- Distal Myopathy 2Dr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Distal Myopathy 2.
- DysferlinopathyDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Dysferlinopathy.
- Emery-Dreifuss Muscular DystrophyDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy.
- ErythromelalgiaDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Erythromelalgia.
- Essential TremorDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
- Foot DropDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Fukuyama Type Muscular DystrophyDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- HeadacheDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
- Hereditary Spastic ParaparesisDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.
- HyperthermiaDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Hyperthermia.
- Isaacs' SyndromeDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Isaacs' Syndrome.
- L1 SyndromeDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about L1 Syndrome.
- Memory LossDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- MigraineDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Migraine with Brainstem AuraDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
- Miller-Fisher SyndromeDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Miller-Fisher Syndrome.
- Miyoshi MyopathyDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Miyoshi Myopathy.
- Movement DisordersDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Myotonic DystrophyDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy.
- Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2Dr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.
- NeuralgiaDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Oculopharyngeal Muscular DystrophyDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy.
- Paramyotonia CongenitaDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Paramyotonia Congenita.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Potassium-Aggravated MyotoniaDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Potassium-Aggravated Myotonia.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Radial Nerve DysfunctionDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Radial Nerve Dysfunction.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- SeizuresDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Sensorimotor PolyneuropathyDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.
- Septic ArthritisDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Septic Arthritis.
- Spastic ParaparesisDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraparesis.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 11Dr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 11.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 2Dr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 3ADr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 4Dr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 4.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 5ADr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 7Dr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.
- Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome
- SpasticityDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular AtrophyDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Dr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
- StrokeDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Thoracic Outlet SyndromeDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
- Tomaculous NeuropathyDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Tomaculous Neuropathy.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Troyer SyndromeDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Troyer Syndrome.
- VEXAS SyndromeDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about VEXAS Syndrome.
- Walker-Warburg SyndromeDr. Holland isExperienced. Learn about Walker-Warburg Syndrome.
- X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy

