The Neuromuscular Clinic at the University of 麻豆传媒高清 Hospital continues to serve as a regional referral center for the eleven-state area, with 1200 new patients and 2100 follow-up visits annually. The clinic and neuromuscular program are directed by Section Head , director of the Electrodiagnostic laboratory. The neuromuscular faculty include , , , , , , , and a neuromuscular fellow. The clinic has a close working relationship with the neuromuscular program at Children’s Hospital 麻豆传媒高清 so children with chronic neuromuscular conditions can successfully transition to adult care.
We interpret 180 muscle/nerve biopsies, perform 250 muscle and skin biopsies and conduct 1250 electrodiagnostic (EMG/NCVs) studies, annually. Our multidisciplinary clinic for ALS and other neuromuscular disorders includes physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapy, dietitian, genetic counselors, social worker, orthotists, durable medical equipment vendors and research coordinators. The clinic is recognized as a Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Care Center and affiliated clinic with the ALS Association and ALS United Rocky Mountain. Patients are discussed in a weekly staff meeting.
Dr. Quan is director of the neuromuscular fellowship program and directs the muscle pathology laboratory. Our neuromuscular fellowship program is ACGME approved and includes rotations at University of 麻豆传媒高清 Health and Children’s Hospital 麻豆传媒高清. The muscle pathology fellowship program is UCNS accredited. Fellows are required to complete a performance improvement project and are given the opportunity to participate in clinical research. Over the years, some graduates have conducted independent research in a second year of fellowship and are now academic physicians at other universities. Our pediatric and adult neuromuscular faculty physicians attend a monthly neuromuscular research conference and are integrated into all of the educational programs of the Department of Neurology.
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