Overview
Sharon Nations is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Nations is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Thymectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390
6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
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.
3 Clinical Trials
UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Texas Neurology, P.A.
Dr. Schiffmann is a renowned expert on neurometabolic diseases. He earned his medical degree from the University of Liège, Belgium and a Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Research from Duke University. He is board-certified in Neurology with a Special Qualification in Child Neurology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Schiffmann was a lead researcher at the United States National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland for over 17 years (1991-2007) and then the Director of the Institute of Metabolic Disease at the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute in Dallas, Texas, 2008-2019. Dr. Schiffmann is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Christian University and a Clinical Professor, Texas A&M University Medical School College of Medicine. He is also a Senior Vice President for Clinical Research at 4D Molecular Therapeutics. Dr. Schiffmann has been performing pre-clinical and clinical research on lysosomal storage diseases since 1991 with a special focus on the natural history, pathogenesis and therapy of Fabry disease, Gaucher disease and the leukodystrophies. One of his particular interests and areas of expertise is to address patients with undiagnosed neurological diseases. Dr. Schiffmann has published 276 peer-reviewed research articles and over 15 book chapters. Dr. Schiffmann is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gaucher Disease Type 3, Fabry Disease, Gaucher Disease, and Leukodystrophy. Dr. Schiffmann is board certified in Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology and Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sharon Nations
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sharon Nations?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sharon Nations by calling their office at 214-645-8800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sharon Nations a top-rated expert for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sharon Nations is classified as an Elite expert for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), 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. Sharon Nations specialize in?
While Dr. Sharon Nations is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Sharon Nations participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sharon Nations has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). You can view a list of Dr. Sharon Nations's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sharon Nations accept my insurance?
Dr. Sharon Nations accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-645-8800 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
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Distinguished
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Nations isDistinguished. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Nations isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Stiff Person SyndromeDr. Nations isDistinguished. Learn about Stiff Person Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency
- Mitochondrial Complex 1 DeficiencyDr. Nations isAdvanced. Learn about Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency.
- Mitochondrial Complex 2 DeficiencyDr. Nations isAdvanced. Learn about Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency.
- Mitochondrial Complex 3 DeficiencyDr. Nations isAdvanced. Learn about Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency.
- Mitochondrial Trifunctional Protein Deficiency
- Experienced
- 2q37 Deletion SyndromeDr. Nations isExperienced. Learn about 2q37 Deletion Syndrome.
- 47 XYY SyndromeDr. Nations isExperienced. Learn about 47 XYY Syndrome.
- Aase SyndromeDr. Nations isExperienced. Learn about Aase Syndrome.
- Abruzzo-Erickson SyndromeDr. Nations isExperienced. Learn about Abruzzo-Erickson Syndrome.
- Acrodermatitis EnteropathicaDr. Nations isExperienced. Learn about Acrodermatitis Enteropathica.
- Acrorenal Mandibular SyndromeDr. Nations isExperienced. Learn about Acrorenal Mandibular Syndrome.
