Nestor Galvez-Jimenez, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Florida - Weston
- Appointment:
- 954.659.5671
- Desk:
- 954.659.5671
- Fax:
- 954.659.5358
Treatment & Services
- Electromyography
- Epilepsy Surgery Evaluation
- General Neurology
- Interpretation of EEG in the critical care setting
- Intracranial EEG monitoring and brain mapping for presurgical evaluation
- Nerve Conduction Studies
- Neurology
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Ataxia
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
- Autonomic Nervous System Function
- Back Pain
- Bell's Palsy
- Brachial Plexus
- Brain Malformations Causing Epilepsy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (cidp)
- Complex Epilepsy in Adults
- Concussion
- Concussions
- Dizziness
- Dystonia
- Epilepsy
- Fahr's Syndrome
- Gait Dysfunction
- Geriatric Epilepsy
- Headaches
- Huntington's Disease
- Hyperhidrosis
- Imbalance
- Intractable (Drug Resistant) Epilepsy
- Malformations Of Cortical Development
- Migraine Headaches
- Mitochondrial Disease
- Movement Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neurofibromatosis Causing Epilepsy
- Neurologic Conditions
- Neuromuscular Disease
- Parkinson's Disease
- Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
- Radiculopathy
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Spasmodic Dysphonia
- Status Epilepticus (continuous Seizures)
- Stroke
- Temporal Arteritis
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Tic Disorders
- Tourette Syndrome
- Traumatic Brain Injury Causing Seizures
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Appointed
1998
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Toronto Hospitals
Movement Disorders
Toronto, Ontario, Canada,
1996
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Neurology
Cleveland,
OH USA
1994
Residency - Booth Memorial Medical Center - Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Internal Medicine
1990
Internship - Booth Memorial Medical Center - Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Internal Medicine
1987
Medical Education - Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala
Guatemala,
1983
Additional Training
- Master of Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain
- Master in Health Services Administration, Barry University School of Natural and Health Sciences, Miami, Fla.
- Certificate, Risk Management, Florida Risk Management Institute, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
Specialty Interests
Movement disorders, Parkinson's Disease
Awards & Honors
- Upsilon Phi Delta Society, Honor Society, Barry University Health Services Administration, 2007
- Best Doctors in America, 2007
- America’s Top Physicians, Consumer’s Research Council of America, 2003, 2005, 2006
- Distinguished Service Award, Department of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Commencement Ceremony Residents and Fellows, Class of 2005
- Teacher of the year Award, Neurology Department, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Commencement Ceremony Residents and Fellows, Class of 2007
- Teacher of the year Award, Neurology Department, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Commencement Ceremony Residents and Fellows, Class of 2005
- Distinguished Physician Certificate, Florida Medical Association, 2005
- Donald Patalucci Fellowship Award, American Academy of Neurology, January 6-9, 2005, Huntington Beach, Calif.
- Barry University School of Natural and Health Related Sciences, R.A. Ritter Foundation Scholarship Award, 2004, 2005
- Ms. Pauline Braathen state donation for Movement Disorders Research, 2004
- Certificate of Appreciation, Nova Southeastern University School of Osteopathic Medicine, for teaching at the Medical School, 2003
- National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence Award, National Parkinson Foundation, Miami, Fla., 2001-2002
- Donation for Parkinson’s Disease Clinic and Alzheimer’s Disease Research, John and Margaret Krupa Charitable Foundation, 2000
- Who’s Who in America, 2000
- Ronald and Patty Rosenfeld International Traveling Fellowship Award for Movement Disorders fellowship at The University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Cleveland Clinic, 1994/1995
- Highest Honor for Graduate Thesis leading to MD degree; Velocidad de conduccion motora y latencias sensoriales, Estudio en una poblacion infantil guatemalteca; published by the University of San Carlos, 1983
- Diploma Guatemalan Red Cross Medical Center, Best student and First Place, Fourth Year Medical School, Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala; Facultad de Ciencias Medicas, 1980
Research & Publications
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Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Galvez-Jimenez receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant, speaker or member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Lundbeck
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135 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.7 | |
| Listens | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
21 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 4, 2020
very good experience with Dr . Galvis and staff
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2020
It was clearly a very busy day for Dr Galvez, however, he examined me more thoroughly then any doctor I had previously seen and I have seen a lot in the last few months! Because he did seem to have a lot of patients, he didn't explain what he was doing every major step which I would have preferred but I understood after. He also took more time to explain how my symptoms could be caused by a specific illness and went into detail about that and the treatment. I would note that he spoke somewhat quickly and to some degree in medical terminology so it was a bit hard to follow and I have a Masters degree. Overall, Dr Galvez seemed very thorough and he is the only doctor in 10 that provided some form of diagnoses and a treatment option which I am so grateful for.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2020
I recommended Claudia Ramirez to schedule an appointment with Dr. Galvez which she did.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2020
You are always apprehensive when seeing a new Doctor, Dr. Galvez within the first 3 minutes made me relax and feel like this was the best decision I made since being diagnosed with CIDP.
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2019
very nice and professional staff and my dr is oh so nice. love Cleveland clinic
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2019
Dr Galvez was very matter-of-fact. Did not seem to recognize my emotional state of mind.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2019
Dr Galvez seemed to be saying that since PD isn't the only condition I have, keeping it from getting worse is best we can do
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2019
I know and trust Dr Galvez expertise. But I am still struggling with PD diagnosis
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2019
Dr Galvez is good at what he does.. he isn't the best with bedside manor or with explaining things. it seems he's always in a hurry so he's very short and always running out the door.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2019
understandably with only one Dr seeing patients for autonomic dysfunction there would be a wait. it was a quit a wait however.
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2019
Dr looked more at a computer screen than me, 80/20 I would estimate. Each question he had, when I answered he cut me off very often, gave me three options to help me, and did not answer my primary 2 questions I went to see him for. 1) plan with my current meds; 2) concern about my other doctor's prescription combination. I have seen Dr Galvez in the past, and had great care and compassion felt. This recent visit was very surprising to me, as well as hurtful. I felt he was very insensitive and limited to listening with many times cutting me off. As I departed the building, I was simply disappointed, and I doubt I will return in the future. I understand everyone has an off day, or patients may have off days, but that is why we see the doctor. I had more questions than answers after leaving that day, and thank goodness for the physical I had the following day, with my GP. From start to finish, he was friendly and listened to me, with respectful follow-up questions. Then he gave his opinion, and tests conducted. I left him feeling confident with a plan, not three options that did not answer my concerns, and a shaken hand. My GP was maybe 5-10 minutes longer than with Cleveland Clinic, but was so much better. The day at Cleveland Clinic was more like some huge factory operation than a doctor visit. I had two questions, answered more completely and sensitively by my GP than a specialist, a neurologist, at a well-respected organization. I will consider that your offices were inundated with patients that day I was there, and Dr Galvez was not the same as I remembered him to be in the past as a result, but if that's the case, I would have been so much happier to have rescheduled for a less busy time, or is that even an option?
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2019
Dr. Galvez is always excellent-
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2019
Dr. Galvez is a very caring and knowlegeable Neurologist.
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2019
The doctor seemed in a rush.
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2019
Love Dr Galvez and his nurse. I get excellent care from both of them
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2019
Dr Galvez is excellent in his field. I wouldn't trust anyone else and would recommend him highly
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2019
all staff were courteous and helpful. appointment time was honored. Dr was clear, informative and calm.
Reviewed on May 22, 2019
The entire appointment lasted no longer than a few minutes with the result that Dr Galvez said he wasn't who I should be seeing and he told me to see a hand surgeon. He was quite abrupt.
Reviewed on May 7, 2019
Patient of Dr Galvez 11 years now. Best doctor I've ever had. I moved out of area but still come back annually for checkups and exam
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2019
enjoyed my visit everything went so smoothly Dr. G was very nice listen to me I had the test he recommended
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2019
Love Dr Galvez and his nurse! He's extreme genius and very sweet. They care and are respectful and through!