Leo M. Maher, MD, MHA, FAAN

Neurologist

Dr. Leo M. Maher is a Neurologist in Honolulu, HI with special training and skill in studying, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). As a Neurologist, Leo M. Maher, MD, MHA, FAAN 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 Honolulu, HI

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Electrodiagnostic Medicine Doctor

Dr. Leo M. Maher is an Electrodiagnostic Medicine Doctor in Honolulu, HI with special training and skill in neurophysiological diagnostics of muscular, central nervous system, and peripheral nervous system dysfunctions. As an Electrodiagnostic Medicine Doctor, Leo M. Maher, MD, MHA, FAAN performs diagnostic tests to identify the cause of pain, weakness, tingling, numbness, cramps, and spasms. Electrodiagnostic Medicine is a subspecialty of neuromuscular medicine that diagnosis and treats neuromuscular, neurologic, and muscular systems. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Electrodiagnostic Medicine Doctors include limb trauma, multiple sclerosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, muscular dystrophy, and radiculopathy. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Electrodiagnostic Medicine Doctors include nerve conduction studies and electromyograms.

Electrodiagnostic medicine is the medical subspecialty that applies neurophysiologic techniques to diagnose, evaluate, and treat patients with impairments of the neurologic, neuromuscular, and/or muscular systems. Qualified physicians are trained in performing electrophysiological testing and interpretation of the test data. They require knowledge in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, histology, and pathology of the brain, spinal cord, autonomic nerves, cranial nerves, peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junction, and muscles. They must know clinical features and treatment of diseases of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, as well as those of neuromuscular junction and muscle. Physicians also require special knowledge about electric signal processing, including waveform analysis, electronics and instrumentation, stimulation and recording equipment, and statistics.

Electrodiagnostic Medicine Doctors in Honolulu, HI

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Neuromuscular Doctor

A physician who specializes in neuromuscular medicine possesses specialized knowledge in the science, clinical evaluation and management of these disorders. This encompasses the knowledge of the pathology, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders at a level that is significantly beyond the training and knowledge expected of a general neurologist, child neurologist or physiatrist.

Neuromuscular Doctors in Honolulu, HI

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Multiple Sclerosis Neurologist

Multiple Sclerosis Neurologists in Honolulu, HI

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  Masters Degree in Health Administration

  University of Wisconsin Madison

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  Residency in Neurology

  Wayne State University

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  Fellowship in Electrodiagnostic Medicine & Neuromuscular Disease

  Wayne State University

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  Member of the American Academy of Neurology

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• Member of the American Stroke Association

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• Member of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers

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• Member of the Headache Cooperative of the Pacific

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• Member of the International Headache Society

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  Member of the Michigan State Medical Society

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• Member of the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America

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• Member of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

• Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA)

• HMSA [Hawaii Medical Service Association]

• Medicare

• Noridian Healthcare [Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC]

• Optum [Optum, Inc.]

• TriCare

• UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company

• University Health Alliance (UHA)