Neuromuscular Disease

The neuromuscular diseases service provides comprehensive evaluation and care for patients with peripheral nervous system disorders.

Request an Appointment

For requests:

1-800-777-8442

For Neurology related requests:: 1-319-356-2572

For Neurosurgery related requests:: 1-319-356-2237

Your Neurology Visit

Neuromuscular disease services include:

Motor neuron disease (ALS, Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
Nerve root and plexus disorders
Neuromuscular transmission disorders (i.e. myasthenia gravis)
Peripheral neuropathies (Charcot-Marie-Tooth or CMT)
Primary muscle diseases

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has designated this service as an Adult MDA Clinic and regularly assists patients and their families in obtaining care.

Clinical research trials

Myasthenia Gravis Eculizumab Drug Trial

International Guillain-Barré Syndrome Outcome Study

Your Neurology Visit

Learn about exactly how you should prepare and what will happen at your neurology visit here at the UI Hospitals & Clinics.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Department of Neurology, our research and educational programs, news and events, or how you can give by donating, please visit our academic and departmental website.