Neuro-Muscular Medicine
Department of Neurology Clinical Practice
The Neuromuscular Clinic at the University of Colorado Hospital serves as a regional referral center for the eleven-state area, with 1200 new patients and 2100 follow-up visits annually. The clinic and neuromuscular program are directed by Section Head Dianna Quan, MD, Director of the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)-certified Electromyography Laboratory. The neuromuscular faculty include Vera Fridman, MD, Stacy Dixon, MD, PhD, Laura A. Foster, MD, Grace ‘Anya’ Venezia, MD, Varun Sreenivasan, MBBS, Monika Krzesniak-Swinarska, MD, Debra O’Reilly, PA, Lydia ‘Nicole’ Little, MPAP, and a neuromuscular fellow. The clinic has a close working relationship with the neuromuscular program at Children’s Hospital Colorado so children with chronic neuromuscular conditions can successfully transition to adult care.
We interpret 180 muscle/nerve biopsies, perform 250 muscle and skin biopsies and conduct 1250 electrodiagnostic (EMG/NCVs) studies, annually. Our multidisciplinary clinic for ALS and other neuromuscular disorders includes physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapy, dietitian, genetic counselors, social worker, orthotists, durable medical equipment vendors and research coordinators. The clinic is recognized as a Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Care Center, ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence, CMT Association Center of Excellence, Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America ‘Partner in Care’, and works with ALS United Rocky Mountain. Patients are discussed in a weekly division meeting.
Dr. Fridman directs the ACGME-accredited Neuromuscular Medicine fellowship program and Dr. Sreenivasan directs the UCNS-accredited Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology fellowship program and CLIA-certified neuromuscular pathology laboratory. Our neuromuscular fellowship program includes clinical rotations at UCHealth’s University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado. Fellows are required to complete a performance improvement project and are given the opportunity to participate in clinical research. Over the years, graduates have advanced to roles as academic physicians at other universities, private practice specialists, or advisors for government health agencies. Our pediatric and adult neuromuscular faculty physicians and fellows attend a monthly neuromuscular research conference and are integrated into all educational programs in the Department of Neurology.
To make an appointment:
- Have your referring physician complete the referral intake form and FAX it and your medical records and insurance information to (720) 848-2106.
- Please allow 2 business days for paperwork processing. Then CALL (720) 848-2080 to schedule your appointment.
- Be sure to BRING discs with images of MRI/CT scans, as well as copies of lab results and pertinent medical records in person with you to your appointment.
We accept all PPO/HMO/POS plans. Please call your insurance carrier to verify benefits and coverage at University of Colorado Hospital.
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