Dr. Burton Lasater Scott MD
Neurologist | Neurology
932 Morreene Rd Durham NC, 27705About
Dr. Burton Scott is a distinguished Neurologist in Durham, NC. Dr. Scott 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. Scott employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Scott is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU- 2007
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Mitochondrial polymorphisms significantly reduce the risk of Parkinson disease.
- A case of combined orthostatic tremor and primary gait ignition failure.
- Fibroblast growth factor 20 polymorphisms and haplotypes strongly influence risk of Parkinson disease.
- Linkage disequilibrium and haplotype tagging polymorphisms in the Tau H1 haplotype.
- Expression profiling of substantia nigra in Parkinson disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, and frontotemporal dementia with parkinsonism.
- Smoking, caffeine, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in families with Parkinson disease.
- Pesticide exposure and risk of Parkinson's disease: a family-based case-control study.
Clinical Trials
Awards
- 2008-2009 Best Doctors
Treatments
- Botox, Chorea, Dystonia And More
Professional Memberships
- Member Movement Disorder Society
- Member American Academy of Neurology
Fellowships
- Movement Disorders, Baylor College of Medicine 1994
- Baylor Medical Center, Movement Disorders, TX, USA 1995
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