Dr. Austin John Sumner MD
Neurologist | Neurology
2820 Napoleon Ave Suite 700 New Orleans LA, 70115Rating
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Dr. Austin Sumner is a distinguished Neurologist in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Sumner specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Sumner employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Sumner is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
Univ of Otago, Med Sch, Dunedin, New Zealand 1963
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Doxorubicin chemomyectomy as a treatment for cervical dystonia.
- Electrophysiologic features of inherited demyelinating neuropathies: a reappraisal.
- Unusual electrophysiological findings in X-linked dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
- Electrophysiological features of inherited demyelinating neuropathies: A reappraisal in the era of molecular diagnosis.
- Glue-sniffing neuropathy.
- Neuromuscular complications of acromegaly.
- Multifocal motor neuropathy.
- Professor Roger Gilliatt.
- Distal symmetrical polyneuropathy: definition for clinical research.
- Distal symmetrical polyneuropathy: a definition for clinical research. A report of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- Distal symmetric polyneuropathy: a definition for clinical research: report of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- Preservation of early discharge of muscle afferents in acrylamide neuropathy.
- Preservation of early discharge of muscle afferents in acrylamide neuropathy.
- Hereditary sensory neuropathy and tonic pupils.
- Hereditary sensory neuropathy and tonic pupils.
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