Michael D. Sirdofsky Other, Neurosurgeon
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Michael D. Sirdofsky

Neurosurgeon

4/5(6)
3800 Reservoir Rd NW NW Bldg Washington District of Columbia, 20007
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4/5

About

Michael D. Sirdofsky, MD, is a neurological surgeon in the Department of Neurology at Georgetown University Medical Center/Pasquerilla Healthcare Center in Washington D.C. he is Director of the EMG Laboratory/Neuromuscular Division, Director of the MDA Clinic, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at Georgetown University. He specializes in peripheral nerve disorders, autonomic testing, electroencephalography, electrophysiology, and EMG/neuromuscular diseases. Dr. Sirdofsky received his medical degree in 1976 at Georgetown University School of Medicine, interned at Long Island Jewishâ??Hillside Medical Centers, served his residency at Georgetown University Medical Center, and obtained his certification in 1980 in neurology. Dr. Sirdofsky is interested in researching Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He just finished participating in the Nuedexta trial for bulbar dysfunction in ALS and results will be released in November. He is excited to be a part of the interdisciplinary translational neurotherapeutics program to explore the potential benefits of Nilotinib in ALS. Dr. Sirdofsky is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a professional member of the American Academy of Neurology.

Education and Training

Georgetown University School of Medicine 1976

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Neuromuscular Medicine

UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Chronic Pain
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Neuropathy
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (als)
  • Pain

Internships

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology

Articles and Publications

  • Published

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His drive to make a difference, and his love of the medical field.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Watching Sports, Biking, Traveling

Favorite professional publications

  • All major medical research & publications

Michael D. Sirdofsky's Practice location

3800 Reservoir Rd NW NW Bldg -
Washington, District of Columbia 20007
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