There are no specific tests for MS, but its typically diagnosed by a neurologist.
Scientists have identified about 200 genes that contribute to overall risk.
Patients can better anticipate what to expect if they know which jot down they have.
MS itself is rarely fatal, but it can reduce life expectancy.
He is certified in headache medicine by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties.
He is also an adjunct professor of clinical rehabilitation medicine at Emory University in Atlanta.
He served as a physician in the U.S. Navy for over 11 years.
He coauthored the chapter on stroke rehabilitation inBraddoms Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sixth Edition.
Jessica Baity, MD, is a board-certified neurologist practicing in southern Louisiana.
Allison Young, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist providing services via telehealth throughout New York and Florida.
She previously taught and mentored medical trainees at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Young graduated magna cum laude fromGeorgetown University with a bachelor of science degree in neurobiology and theology.
During her psychiatry training, Young sought additional training in womens mental health and cognitive behavioral therapy.
He has authored publications in academic medical journals, medical websites, and peer-reviewed scientific publications.
Sohrabi sees patients in the Washington, D.C. area.
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