Who diagnoses myasthenia gravis?

Written by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD | May 15, 2023

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Who diagnoses myasthenia gravis?

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Primary care physicians, neurologists, and other specialists may be involved in diagnosing myasthenia gravis, depending on an individual’s symptoms. Eye-related problems are often among the first symptoms to develop, so ophthalmologists may also contribute to diagnosis.

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Lindsey Shapiro, PhD Lindsey is a senior science writer for Bionews with a PhD in neuroscience from Emory University. There, she was awarded a predoctoral fellowship from the American Epilepsy Society to study the role of new therapeutic approaches for treatment of resistant forms of epilepsy. She also spent time as a postdoctoral researcher exploring the role of inflammation in epilepsy. With a passion for ensuring that science is accessible to all, Lindsey joined Bionews as a science writer in 2022.