Dr. W. Alvin McElveen, MD, FAAN
Neurologist | Neurology
3930 8th Ave W Bradenton FL, 34205About
Dr. McElveen has performed IME's legal testimony as an expert witness, and peer reviews for 25 years. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, as well as being Board Certified in both Neu ...
Education and Training
Georgia Regents University Medical
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1974
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Vascular Neurology
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU- 1981
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Dr. W. Alvin McElveen, MD, FAAN's Expert Contributions
How do you test for nerve damage?
Physical exam, nerve conduction studies, skin biopsy for small fiber neuropathy, and finally in some cases nerve biopsy. READ MORE
Awards
- 2009 Florida Super Doctors 2009 - Gulf Coast Edition
- American Academy of Neurology 1998 Fellow
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Dementia
- Transient Ischemic Attack (tia)
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY/STROKE SECTION
- Member AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY/CRITICAL CARE SECTION
- Member AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
- Member AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEUROIMAGING
- Member FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
- Member MANATEE COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
- Member AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
- Member Amerrican Stoke Association
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