About the division

The Division of Neuromuscular Disorders brings together physicians, scientists, nurses and therapists to develop new technologies and better treatments for people with complex neurological conditions. We offer one of the largest nerve and muscle centers in the United States.

Our board-certified physicians have specialized training in neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), peripheral neuropathy and myasthenia gravis. Some of our physicians further subspecialize in even more rare and uncommon neuromuscular disorders such as Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome and Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy.

ElsheikhBakriWelcome from Division Director,
Bakri Elsheikh, MBBS

Welcome to the Division of Neuromuscular Disorders. We worked hard to provide a collegial, cross-disciplinary environment with a patient-centered focus that provides exceptional learning and professional opportunities. Ohio State is home to cutting-edge research that provides a platform for the academic development of residents, fellows and faculty. Both basic translational research and active clinical trials seek to find answers and develop potential solutions for neuromuscular disorders. I encourage you to learn more here and contact our Division to learn more about or research and educational opportunities.


Goals and highlights

Our goal is to provide world-class care and improve the quality of life for our neuromuscular patients, ease their suffering by relieving symptoms, and work toward eventually finding cures for their disorders.

  • Specialized physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapies are designed exclusively for patients with neuromuscular disorders.
  • Ohio State features an inpatient plasmapheresis laboratory.
  • Convenient outpatient infusion service.
  • Our current ongoing gene therapy trials include those for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Centers and specialty clinics

Programs and services

  • Assistive Technology Center provides patients with resources, equipment and electronic aids, such as wheelchairs and computer devices.

Residency and Fellowship

The Department of Neurology at the Ohio State University has a long history of a dedicated commitment to education. We have world-class faculty and staff, state-of-the-art amenities, and novel technologies, all of which enables trainees to gain experience in the management of complex pathologies and apply innovative and high-quality medical care for a diverse patient population. Learn more about our residency and fellowship programs.

Our Team

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Nicole Benameur, APRN-CNP
4.8 out of 5

Nicole Benameur, APRN-CNP

  • Neurology
  • Nurse Practitioner
Accepting new patients
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care Dublin
(614) 293-4969
Alexander Morrison, MD

Alexander Morrison, MD

  • Neuromuscular Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Physician
Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Outpatient Care East
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurodiagostic Testing in Outpatient Care East
(614) 293-4969
Stephen Kolb, MD, PHD
4.8 out of 5

Stephen Kolb, MD, PHD

  • Neurology
  • Physician

Professor of Neurology

Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care Gahanna
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care Gahanna
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
(614) 293-4969
Jisna Paul, MBBS
4.8 out of 5

Jisna Paul, MBBS

  • Rheumatology
  • Physician

Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine

Accepting new patients
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
(614) 293-4837
Adam Quick, MD
4.8 out of 5

Adam Quick, MD

  • Neurology
  • Physician

Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology

Accepting new patients
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Outpatient Care East
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurodiagostic Testing in Outpatient Care East
(614) 293-4969
William Everett, MD
4.7 out of 5

William Everett, MD

  • Neuromuscular Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Physician
Accepting new patients
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Outpatient Care East
  • Outpatient Care New Albany
  • Outpatient Care Gahanna
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care New Albany
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurodiagostic Testing in Outpatient Care East
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care Gahanna
(614) 293-4969
Miriam Freimer, MD
4.9 out of 5

Miriam Freimer, MD

  • Neurology
  • Physician

Clinical Professor of Neurology

Accepting new patients
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Outpatient Care New Albany
  • Outpatient Care East
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurodiagostic Testing in Outpatient Care East
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care New Albany
(614) 293-4969
Mary Petrulis, MD

Mary Petrulis, MD

  • Neurology
  • Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology

Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Outpatient Care East
  • Neurodiagostic Testing in Outpatient Care East
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
(614) 293-4969
James Lee, MD, PHD
4.8 out of 5

James Lee, MD, PHD

  • Neurology
  • Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology

Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Outpatient Care Gahanna
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care Gahanna
(614) 293-4969
Bakri Elsheikh, MBBS
4.9 out of 5

Bakri Elsheikh, MBBS

  • Neurology
  • Physician

Clinical Professor of Neurology

Accepting new patients
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Outpatient Care East
  • Neurodiagostic Testing in Outpatient Care East
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
(614) 293-4969
Joseph Chad Hoyle, MD
4.8 out of 5

Joseph Chad Hoyle, MD

  • Neurology
  • Physician

Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology

Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Outpatient Care East
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Brain and Spine Hospital
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurodiagostic Testing in Outpatient Care East
(614) 293-4969
Michael Isfort, MD
4.8 out of 5

Michael Isfort, MD

  • Neurology
  • Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology

Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Outpatient Care East
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurodiagostic Testing in Outpatient Care East
(614) 293-4969
Sarah Heintzman, APRN-CNP
4.9 out of 5

Sarah Heintzman, APRN-CNP

  • Neurology
  • Nurse Practitioner
Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care New Albany
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care New Albany
(614) 293-4969
Matthew Burford, MD
4.8 out of 5

Matthew Burford, MD

  • Neurology
  • Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology

Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care East
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Outpatient Care New Albany
  • Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care New Albany
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurodiagostic Testing in Outpatient Care East
(614) 293-4969

Research and clinical trials

Through our world-class neuromuscular disease research center, physicians, scientists and patients have the opportunity to participate in groundbreaking research and clinical trials.

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