Michael James Polydefkis, MD
Title(s): Associate Professor of Neurology
Director, Cutaneous Nerve Lab
Appointment Phone:
410-502-2909
Primary Location:
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Expertise:
Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetic Neuropathy, Neurology, Peripheral Neuropathies
Education and Experience
Training
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Baltimore MD)/ (1993)
Residencies
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore MD)/ Internal Medicine/Neurology (1998)
Fellowships
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore MD)/ Neurology (2000)
Locations
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
4940 Eastern Avenue
Lord Mason Drive, Building 301 Room Room 2100
Baltimore, MD 21224
Appointment Phone: 410-502-2909
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Department / Division
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Neurology - Neuromuscular
Centers/Institutes
Centers / Institutes
- ALS Clinic
- Multidisciplinary Diabetic Neuropathy Center
Bio
Biography
Dr. Michael Polydefkis focuses on neuromuscular diseases, particularly peripheral nerve diseases. He has a special interest in diabetic and HIV-associated peripheral neuropathy. His expertise includes nerve conduction studies, electromyography and nerve, skin and muscle biopsy reading.
Dr. Michael Polydefkis received his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He then became a Howard Hughes Medical Institute research fellow before returning to Johns Hopkins to complete an internship and residency in internal medicine, residency in neurology and a fellowship in neuromuscular diseases.
Dr. Michael Polydefkis received his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He then became a Howard Hughes Medical Institute research fellow before returning to Johns Hopkins to complete an internship and residency in internal medicine, residency in neurology and a fellowship in neuromuscular diseases.
Physician Title
Director, Cutaneous Nerve Lab
Awards and Honors
- Peripheral Nerve Society Junior Investigator Award in Diabetic Neuropathy
- Clinician Scientist Award, Johns Hopkins University, USA
- Resident Teaching Award- Johns Hopkins University, USA 1995
- Clinician Scientist Award, Johns Hopkins University, USA
- Resident Teaching Award- Johns Hopkins University, USA 1995
Expertise
- Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Neurology
- Peripheral Neuropathies
Research
Research Interests
- Mechanisms of peripheral neuropathies
- Clinical trial design and biomarker development
- Developing treatments for nerve regeneration and neuroprotection in human subjects
- Clinical trials in peripheral neuropathy
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Languages
- English
Memberships
American Academy of Neurology
American Neurological Association
Peripheral Nerve Society
American Diabetes Association
Society for Neuroscience
American Neurological Association
Peripheral Nerve Society
American Diabetes Association
Society for Neuroscience
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