Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Psychiatrist & Neurologist
A pediatrician or neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of chronic conditions that affect the developing and mature nervous system such as cerebral palsy, mental retardation and chronic behavioral syndromes, or neurologic conditions.
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Psychiatrists Neurologists in Atlanta, GA
Clinical Geneticist (M.D.)
Dr. John M. Shoffner is a Clinical Geneticist (M.D.) in Atlanta, GA
with special training and skill in identifying inherited and acquired genetic conditions.
As a Clinical Geneticist (M.D.), John M. Shoffner, MD performs
DNA analysis on patients of all ages. Clinical Genetics (M.D.) is
the study and treatment of genetic disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Clinical Geneticists (M.D.) include cleft lip and palate, sickle-cell disease, Down Syndrome, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Geneticists (M.D.)
include acquiring blood and skin samples.
A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders.
Clinical Geneticists M D in Atlanta, GA
Clinical Biochemical Geneticist
A clinical biochemical geneticist demonstrates competence in performing and interpreting biochemical analyses relevant to the diagnosis and management of human genetic diseases and is a consultant regarding laboratory diagnosis of a broad range of inherited disorders.
Clinical Biochemical Geneticists in Atlanta, GA
Clinical Molecular Geneticist
A clinical molecular geneticist demonstrates competence in performing and interpreting molecular analyses relevant to the diagnosis and management of human genetic diseases and is a consultant regarding laboratory diagnosis of a broad range of inherited disorders.
Clinical Molecular Geneticists in Atlanta, GA
Neurologist
Dr. John M. Shoffner is a Neurologist in Atlanta, GA
with special training and skill in studying, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the nervous system (the brain and spinal cord).
As a Neurologist, John M. Shoffner, MD performs
diagnostic tests and a wide variety of neurological and cognitive treatments for a range of neurological disorders. Neurology is
the branch of biology that studies, assesses, and treats the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of the nervous system. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Neurologists include coordination problems, muscle weakness, sensation changes, confusion, dizziness, cluster headaches, migraines, seizure disorders like epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disorders, encephalitis, meningitis, brain abscesses, neurodegenerative disorders like Lou Gehrig's disease and Alzheimer's, as well as spinal cord inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Neurologists
include lumbar puncture, tensilon test, EEG, CT scan, MRI scan, PET scan, angiography, and sleep studies for diagnosis, then the presciption of physiotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, pain management, medication and/or lifestyle changes.
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Neurologists in Atlanta, GA
