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What is the definition of Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy?
Progressive myoclonus epilepsy (PME) refers to a group of inherited conditions involving the central nervous system and representing more than a dozen different diseases. These diseases share certain features, including a worsening of symptoms over time and the presence of both muscle contractions (myoclonus) and seizures (epilepsy). PME is different from myoclonic epilepsy. Other features include dementia, dystonia, and trouble walking or speaking. These rare disorders often get worse over time. Many of these PME diseases begin in childhood or adolescence.
What are the alternative names for Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy?
  • Progressive myoclonic epilepsy
  • Familial progressive myoclonic epilepsy
Who are the top Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy
Dr. Eduardo Garcia
Neurology
Distinguished in Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy
Dr. Eduardo Garcia
Neurology

Newton Wellesley Neurology Associates, P.C.

2000 Washington St, Suite 567, 
Newton, MA 
 (6.1 mi)
617-928-1500
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Eduardo Garcia is a Neurologist in Newton, Massachusetts. Dr. Garcia and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy
Dr. Denise M. Mayo
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy
Dr. Denise M. Mayo
Internal Medicine

Newton-Wellesley Medical Group, Inc.

195 Worcester St, Primary Care Of Wellesley, 
Wellesley, MA 
 (5.1 mi)
617-219-1510
Languages Spoken:
English
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Denise Mayo is an Internal Medicine provider in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Dr. Mayo and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Cystic Fibrosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Mayo is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy
Dr. Marybeth Toran
Neurology
Experienced in Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy
Dr. Marybeth Toran
Neurology

Newton Wellesley Neurology Associates, P.C.

2000 Washington St, Suite 567, 
Newton, MA 
 (6.1 mi)
617-928-1500
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients
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Marybeth Toran is a Neurologist in Newton, Massachusetts. Dr. Toran and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Foot Drop, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Toran is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center