Expertise in
22
conditions
Expertise in
22
conditions
5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
Dallas, TX 

Overview

Salman Bhai, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Director of the Neuromuscular Center in the Institute of Exercise and Environmental Medicine at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. He specializes in neuromuscular disorders, particularly muscle disorders.Dr. Bhai earned his medical degree at Harvard University. He completed a residency in neurology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he also received advanced training through a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine and earned a medical education certificate.Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2021. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Academy of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, the Dallas County Medical Society, and the Texas Neurological Society.Dr. Bhai’s clinical interests include the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of neuromuscular disorders. He focuses on patients with inflammatory and metabolic myopathies as well as those with immune checkpoint inhibitor complications.Dr. Bhai’s research focuses on understanding how muscles communicate with other organ systems, particularly when muscle is inflamed, such as in myositis. The goal of his research is to better understand, diagnose, and treat patients with myositis through exercise and muscle physiology studies as well as through clinical trials. Among other work, he serves as the Principal Investigator for four clinical trials related to inflammatory and metabolic myopathies.

Dr. Bhai is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5, Dermatomyositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, Polymyositis, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Bhai is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurology
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in TX

Fellowships

Mass General Brigham (2020)

Hospital Affiliations

UT Of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.
Texas Health Dallas

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Urdu

Gender

Male

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Locations

UT Southwestern - Neurology
5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390

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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Is Dr. Salman F. Bhai a top-rated expert for Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Salman F. Bhai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5, 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. Salman F. Bhai specialize in?

While Dr. Salman F. Bhai is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5, Dermatomyositis, and Inclusion Body Myositis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Salman F. Bhai participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Salman F. Bhai has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5. You can view a list of Dr. Salman F. Bhai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Salman F. Bhai accept my insurance?

Dr. Salman F. Bhai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-648-4775 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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