Kamal Chemali, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2000 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
Arabic
English
French |
Neuromuscular Center
Biographical Sketch
Kamal R. Chémali, MD, is Staff Neurologist at Cleveland Clinic and is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Treatment interests include autonomic nervous system disorders, complex regional pain syndrome (reflex sympathetic dystrophy), painful peripheral neuropathies and music therapy.
Professional Highlights
- Chair, Practice Workgroup of Autonomic Section, American Academy of Neurology
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences, Beirut, Lebanon, Lebanon |
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| Internship: | Staten Island University Hospital, Internal Medicine, Staten Island, NY |
| Residency: | University Hospitals of Cleveland, Neurology, Cleveland, OH |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic, EMG/Neuromuscular, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon |
Additional Training
- Conservatory-trained pianist, National Superior Music Conservatory of Beirut; Cleveland Institute of Music
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Autonomic disorders, autonomic nervous system diseases and testing, Clinical Trials, Electromyography, EMG, inherited and demyelinating neuropathies, music therapy and music and the brain research, Myasthenia Gravis, neuroimaging, Neuromuscular diseases, Peripheral Neuropathy.
Innovations & Patents
Pioneered the use of infrared dynamic pupillometry in the diagnosis of small-fiber neuropathy and myasthenia gravis. Built a special pupillometer with the manufacturer (PMI) specifically designed to diagnose these disorders. The potential benefit for patients is that this is a simple, quick and painless neurophysiological test.
Awards & Honors
- Graduated from medical school with high distinction and honors
- Graduated from Conservatory with an Excellence Prize in piano
- Received intramural funding for research on infrared dynamic pupillometry and on complex regional pain syndrome
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- American Autonomic Association
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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