John Riser, MD

Dr. John Riser, co-founder of Alabama Neurology Associates, can’t remember a time when he didn’t want to be a doctor. A rotation in the Neurology department during his residency compelled him to devote himself to that field at a time when neurorehabilitation was in its infancy and there was much work to be accomplished. One of his areas of expertise is spasticity, a common neurological complication from strokes, spinal cord injuries and Multiple Sclerosis. Sports medicine and rehabilitation are other areas where Dr. Riser, who is a veteran marathon runner and athlete, is on the front lines, bringing empathy as well as expertise to his work.