Overview
Robert Macdonald is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Macdonald is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Endovascular Embolization.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 60 peer reviewed articles.
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1161 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37232
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert L. Macdonald
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert L. Macdonald?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert L. Macdonald by calling their office at 615-936-2287. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert L. Macdonald a top-rated expert for Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert L. Macdonald is classified as an Elite expert for Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, 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. Robert L. Macdonald specialize in?
While Dr. Robert L. Macdonald is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Myoclonic Epilepsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Robert L. Macdonald participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert L. Macdonald has published 60 articles and abstracts on conditions like Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Robert L. Macdonald's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
- Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Macdonald isElite. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Macdonald isElite. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Distinguished
- EpilepsyDr. Macdonald isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy Juvenile AbsenceDr. Macdonald isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic SeizuresDr. Macdonald isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.
- Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)Dr. Macdonald isDistinguished. Learn about Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).
- SeizuresDr. Macdonald isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- West SyndromeDr. Macdonald isDistinguished. Learn about West Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Macdonald isAdvanced. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- Endovascular EmbolizationDr. Macdonald isAdvanced. Learn about Endovascular Embolization.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Macdonald isAdvanced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Spasmus NutansDr. Macdonald isAdvanced. Learn about Spasmus Nutans.
- StrokeDr. Macdonald isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Macdonald isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Angelman SyndromeDr. Macdonald isExperienced. Learn about Angelman Syndrome.
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Macdonald isExperienced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Macdonald isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Macdonald isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Memory LossDr. Macdonald isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- VasoconstrictionDr. Macdonald isExperienced. Learn about Vasoconstriction.