Dr. Melissa W Ko MD
Neurologist | Neurology
90 Presidential Plz 4th Floor Syracuse NY, 13202About
Dr. Melissa Ko is a distinguished Neurologist in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Ko specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Ko employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Ko is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 2003
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Antiplatelet and antithrombotic activities of NQ301, 2-chloro-3-(4-acetophenyl)-amino-1,4-naphthoquinone.
- Visual improvement after optic nerve sheath decompression in a case of congenital hydrocephalus and persistent visual loss despite intracranial pressure correction via shunting.
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
- Rapid vision loss in a 15-year-old boy.
- Progressive diplopia and facial weakness in a 62-year-old woman.
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension and obesity.
- Should Oral Corticosteroids Be Used to Treat Demyelinating Optic Neuritis?
- [A study of patient severity classification and nursing hours].
Treatments
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms), Myasthenia Gravis, Nystagmus And More
- Headaches
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Neuropathy
- Brain Tumor
- Epilepsy
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Birth Defects
- Pain
- Migraine
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Neurology (AAN), Active
- Member AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
- Member NORTH AMERICAN NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY SOCIETY
Fellowships
- University of Pennsylvania Scheie Eye Institute, Neuro-ophthalmology 2008
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