
Dr. Brian G Weinshenker M.D.
Neurologist | Neurology
200 1st St SW Rochester MN, 55905About
Dr. Brian Weinshenker is a distinguished Neurologist in Rochester, MN. Dr. Weinshenker 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. Weinshenker employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Weinshenker is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
Univ Of Manitoba- Fac Of Med- Winnipeg- Man- Canada 1978
University of Manitoba / Faculty of Medicine 1978
University of Manitoba College of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Databases in MS research: pitfalls and promises.
- The clinical course of neuromyelitis optica (Devic's syndrome).
- The natural history of multiple sclerosis: implications for trial design.
- Therapeutic plasma exchange for acute inflammatory demyelinating syndromes of the central nervous system.
- Progressive forms of MS: classification streamlined or consensus overturned?
- Genetic variation in the B7-1 gene in patients with multiple sclerosis.
- Association of a myeloperoxidase promoter polymorphism with multiple sclerosis.
- Association of two variants in IL-1beta and IL-1 receptor antagonist genes with multiple sclerosis.
- Plasma exchange for acute attacks of demyelinating disease: detecting a Lazarus effect.
- Multiple sclerosis.
- A point mutation in PTPRC is associated with the development of multiple sclerosis.
- 25-year-old man with recurring headache and confusion.
- Plasma exchange for severe attacks of inflammatory demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system.
- Multiple sclerosis: epidemiology, genetics, classification, natural history, and clinical outcome measures.
- VAPSE-based analysis: a two-phased candidate gene approach for elucidating genetic predisposition to complex disorders.
Treatments
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms), Optic Neuritis, Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (adem)
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Neuropathy
- Fibromyalgia
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
Professional Memberships
- Member Minnesota Medical Association/Zumbro Valley
Fellowships
- Fellow and Demyelinating Diseases: University of Western Ontario Neuroimmunology
- University of Western Ontario, Neurology Fellowship 1985
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Practice At 200 1st St SW
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