Boston Medical Center – Brighton
Neuromuscular Center
The Neuromuscular Center at Boston Medical Center – Brighton provides the latest treatments for patients with nerve and muscle diseases. Our team is highly skilled at performing and evaluating the full range of standard tests and advanced studies available only in a limited number of other Boston-area hospitals.
Our Team
Anna DePold Hohler, MD, FAAN
Neurology
Olivia Johnson, PA
Neurology
Michael Slama, MD
Neurology
David Weinberg, MD
Neurology
Patient Resources
Our team of expert physicians diagnose and treat the following conditions:
- Spinal cord disorders
- ALS
- Nerve plexus injuries
- Nerve root problems
- Neuropathies
- Myasthenia gravis
- Muscle disorder
Tests available in our neurophysiology lab include:
- EEG (electroencephalogram), used mainly for diagnosing seizure disorders
- EMG (electromyography) to assess he health of the muscles and the nerves that control them
- EP (evoked potential) to evaluate sensory nerve signals through the eye, spinal cord, and brain and used primarily for diagnosing multiple sclerosis
- Skin biopsies