Top Neurologists in Michigan
Specialists, such a neurologists can be difficult to find. Even if you find a Michigan area neurologist, are they a good fit for you? What questions do you ask? A lot of times when in need of a specialist, you do not have the luxury of time on your side. You need to know what your options are in Michigan and fast. Let us do the start of the work for you. Our list of neurologists in Michigan will give you a solid place on finding a doctor that is the right fit for you or your loved one.
Even if you have lived in the Michigan area for years, you have to research these things carefully. Fortunately with your feedback and help we craft our lists. Lists made to help you get the information you need fast. If you are not looking for a neurologist in Michigan, check out our locations page to narrow down your search. If you have a bad experience with a Michigan neurologist on our list, please let us know. Your feedback is how we craft our lists.
Edmund Messina MD, FAHS
East Lansing, MI
Dr. Messina is certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and certified in the subspecialty of Headache Medicine by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties. He is a Fellow of the American Headache Society. Dr. Messina is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the International Headache Society, the American Medical Association and other professional groups. He serves on the Advisory Board of the National Headache Foundation.
Stanton Elias, MD
Detroit, MI
Dr. Elias, is board certified in American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology – Neurology. He had his residency at Duke University Medical Center, Neurology-Vascular, NC.
Shan Abbas, MD
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Abbas, is a board-certified clinical neurologist and fellowship-trained epileptologist. After earning his medical degree from Dow Medical College, University of Karachi in Pakistan, Dr. Abbas completed his neurology internship and residency at University of Toledo Medical Center in Ohio, where he served as chief resident. He completed a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology (EEG/epilepsy) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, ranked among the top programs in the country. Dr. Abbas’ clinical interests include the medical and surgical options for treatment of epilepsy, the use of medical devices in the management of epilepsy, and the management of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. He also maintains a special interest in understanding the bio-psycho-social implications of seizure disorders.
David Burdette, MD
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Burdette, is board certified in neurology, epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. Dr. Burdette serves as section chief, epilepsy, Spectrum Health Medical Group. He earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his neurology residency at Boston University Hospitals. Dr. Burdette completed clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy fellowships at University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. Dr. Burdette’s clinical interests include neurotelemetry, treatment of refractory epilepsy, treatment of status epilepticus and electroencephalography (EEG).
Dr. Olufemi Soyode
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Soyode is a board certified neurologist with special qualifications in child neurology. Dr. Soyode earned his medical degree from the College of Medicine at the University of Lagos in Nigeria. He then completed his pediatric residency at Michigan State University, Kalamazoo. He subsequently completed his Pediatric Neurology training at the university of Washington in Seattle. Apart from the broad field of General Child Neurology, Dr. Soyode’s special areas of interest include Epilepsy, Developmental delays/Autism, Neurometabolic disorders, CP/Spasticity, Migraines/Headaches, Neuromuscular medicine (muscular dystrophy and SMA) and movement disorders.
Muhammad Farooq, MD
Grand Rapids, MI
As a member of the Mercy Health Hauesntein Neurosciences stroke team, Dr. Farooq works closely with the emergency department physicians, making sure patients arriving with stroke symptoms are quickly diagnosed and treated. If a CT scan shows a patient is having an ischemic stroke – the most common type in which a vessel in the brain is block by a blood clot – a drug promptly is administered to dissolve it and minimize damage.
Daniel Fain, MD
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Fain, is a board-certified pediatric neurologist. Dr. Fain earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. He completed his pediatrics residency with Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and completed his pediatric neurology fellowship with Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Fain’s clinical interests include headache, congenital central nervous system malformations, neonatal neurology, status epilepticus, febrile seizures, treatment of epilepsy with vagus nerve stimulator and ketogenic diet, and tic disorders.
R. Ross Coleman, MD
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Coleman, is a neurologist specializing in movement disorders. Dr. Coleman earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee, and completed his neurology residency at University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor. He completed his movement disorders fellowship at University of California, San Francisco, and San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Coleman’s clinical interests include Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and other tremor disorders, dystonia, deep brain stimulation, levodopa intestinal infusion therapy, botulinum toxin injection, ataxia, Huntington’s disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, multiple system atrophy, corticobasal degeneration, and other movement disorders.
Dr. Stephen Burton
Lansing, MI
Dr. Burton is Board Certified in Neurology and Vascular Neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is currently an active member of the American Academy of Neurology. He is also Board Certified in Neurology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
