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Michael H. Rivner, M.D. Charbonnier Professor of Neurology Director, Electrodiagnostic Medicine Laboratory Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Training Program Director, MCG ALS Clinic Office Phone: (706) 721-2681 Office Address: BP-3115 mrivner@mcg.edu

Clinical Interests

• Neurology and neurophysiology
• Neuromuscular diseases
• Electromyography
• Botulinum injections
• computer applications in Neurology

Research Interests

• Computerized applications of medicine
• The etiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• The development of diagnostic tests for myasthenia gravis and factors affecting electromyography
• Pain management with Botulinum Toxin

Recognition

• Neurology Residents Outstanding Teacher of the Year, 2006
• America's Top Physicians, 2005
• International Scientist of the Year, 2002
• Who's Who in America, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
• Best Doctors in America, 1994, 1999
• Best Doctors in Augusta, 1998
• Who's Who in the World, 1997, 1999
• Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 1996, 1998,1999

Training

• B.A., Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 1972.
  Honor's Thesis: "Abnormal development in the subcortical projections of the striate cortex and the retina following surgery done on neonatal tree shrews (Tupaia glis)."
• M.D., Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, 1978
• Internship Neurology: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, 1978-1979
• Residency Neurology: Medical College of Georgia, 1979-1982
• Chief Residency Neurology: Medical College of Georgia, 1981-1982
• Fellowship Neuromuscular Diseases, Medical College of Georgia, 1982-1983

Links

• Publications List (PubMED)
• Institutional Faculty List

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