Overview
Richard Finkel is a Pediatrics provider in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Finkel is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 228 peer reviewed articles and participating in 20 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105
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.
20 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Finkel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Finkel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Finkel by calling their office at 888-226-4343. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Finkel a top-rated expert for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Finkel is classified as an Elite expert for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), 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. Richard Finkel specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Finkel is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Richard Finkel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Finkel has published 228 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). You can view a list of Dr. Richard Finkel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Finkel accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Finkel accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-226-4343 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
- Elite
- Becker Muscular DystrophyDr. Finkel isElite. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Finkel isElite. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDr. Finkel isElite. Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- Muscle AtrophyDr. Finkel isElite. Learn about Muscle Atrophy.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Finkel isElite. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
- Distinguished
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Finkel isDistinguished. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1Dr. Finkel isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5Dr. Finkel isDistinguished. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5.
- Advanced
- Infantile Axonal NeuropathyDr. Finkel isAdvanced. Learn about Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis
- Experienced
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Finkel isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Collagen VI-Related MyopathyDr. Finkel isExperienced. Learn about Collagen VI-Related Myopathy.
- Congenital Fiber-Type DisproportionDr. Finkel isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Finkel isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Finkel isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.