Dr. Suma K. Shah
Overview
I am a neuroimmunologist and multiple sclerosis (MS) specialist dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care for patients with MS, neuromyelitis optica, and autoimmune conditions such as vasculitis and sarcoidosis that affect the nervous system. My goal is to support my patients in navigating these complex conditions while empowering them with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive.
Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Secondary Parkinsonism. Her top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Stiff Person Syndrome.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shah has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Duke Neurology Morreene Road
Burton Scott is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Scott is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Secondary Parkinsonism. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Nina Browner is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Browner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Secondary Parkinsonism. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Secondary Parkinsonism. Dr. Browner is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Neurology Morreene Road
I see patients with a broad range of movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, tremors, ataxia, dystonia, tics, and Huntington's disease. I employ deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy for selected patients with Parkinson's disease, tremor, or dystonia, and use botulinum toxin injections for certain patients with dystonia, tremors, or tics. I work with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, therapists, and other health care providers, with the overall goal of helping to improve the lives of patients with complex neurological diseases. Dr. Cooney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Secondary Parkinsonism. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- Advanced
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
- Stiff Person SyndromeDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Stiff Person Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- CACH SyndromeDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about CACH Syndrome.
- Cold-Induced Sweating SyndromeDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome.
- Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency
- EncephalitisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- Familial DysautonomiaDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dysautonomia.