Nestor Galvez-Jimenez, MD
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Treatment & Services
- Electroencephalogram (EEG) Interpretations
- Electromyography
- Epilepsy Surgery Evaluation
- General Neurology
- Intracranial EEG Monitoring and Brain Mapping for Presurgical Evaluation
- Nerve Conduction Studies
- Neurology
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Alzheimer's
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Ataxia
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
- Autonomic Nervous System Function
- Back Pain
- Balance Disorders
- 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
- Dementia
- Dizziness
- Dystonia
- Epilepsy
- Fahr's Syndrome
- Gait Dysfunction
- Geriatric Epilepsy
- Headaches
- Huntington's Disease
- Hyperhidrosis
- 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 (TOS)
- Tic Disorders
- Tourette Syndrome
- Traumatic Brain Injury Causing Seizures
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Appointed
1996
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Toronto Hospitals
Movement Disorders
Toronto, Ontario, Canada,
1996
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Neurology
Cleveland,
OH
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
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine
- Headache Medicine
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
- Internal 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 (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Lundbeck
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257 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Explains | 4.3 | |
Listens | 4.3 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.4 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.3 |
26 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024
Dr. Galvez is the best. Attentively, caring, patient
Reviewed on May 9, 2024
Loved Dr Galvez. He was the first doctor to really explain my med choices and other alternatives
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024
Dr. Was friendly and we had a pleasant time even though he was sticking me with needles!
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024
The Dr ordered 3 diagnostic tests. One is scheduled for mid May, July and October! Ridiculous wait time....
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024
Dr Galvez is an excellent doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024
How can I recommend Cleveland Clinic to people when you have to wait almost 6 months for an appointment for an emergency cancellation. It is not easy to get care because they do not give the doctor more days or time or scheduling to get Botox shots.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024
The Dr. Came in and made me feel comfortable in an uncomfortable situation.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024
Based on my experience it may not have been Dr Galvez's fault so I'd rather not answer.
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2024
Dr Galvez always listens, is attentive, friendly and above all professional at all times.
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2024
I'm glad to have the telehealth option. We waited a long time as Dr. Galvez was almost an hour late. It was easier to wait at home, than in a cold office.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024
When the MD arrived, he, the technician and another "MD" started to speak in Spanish.I don't speak Spanish. To me, that was extremely unprofessional.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
Staff was polite and respectful, but doctor needs a lesson in showing caring!
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024
Dr. Galvez is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about neurological conditions. After dealing with this situation for 6 years I was very grateful to have the opportunity for this appointment. My husband and I felt it was an extremely valuable experience.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024
The visit with Dr Galvez went well but he ordered a nuclear brain MRI and never mentioned it to me during the visit. I found out when the receptionist told me when I went to make a follow up appointment
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024
Dr Galvez staff took forever to submit the correct paperwork to the agency that provides IVIG treatment at my home which caused a delay in starting the treatment and I and the agency had to make endless calls and follow up for them to get everything going
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024
Dr Galvez did a lot of listening, allowing me to share my concerns. When we responded he was very thoughtful, knowledgeable and reassuring. He has a manner that made me feel very comfortable.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024
Estoy muy satisfecho por la atenci?n recibida tanto por el doctor, la enfermera y todo el staff que me atendi?. Todo maravilloso
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024
Dr Galvez thoroughly listened and addressed my concerns. I felt at ease.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023
Nurses-A+++Dr. Galvez-A++++++++
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023
The residents Doctor and the Doctor were very good, polite and they are the best and I will recommend them anytime. I gave them 5 stars
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2023
Both my husband and myself (I am the patient) was very impressed with the doctor. He seems to be caring, understanding, and professional. He listened to my concerns.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023
Dr Orlando was friendly and thorough. We would love to see him there permanently.
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2023
This was an initial apt to test for an autoimmune disease. Dr. Did a good job explaining the process of series of tests required to diagnose. And discussed steps if the diagnosis was negative.
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2023
Initial appointment was cancelled because doctor was not going to be available. But then needed to wait another month for next available
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2023
The treatment of Dr. Galvez with my wife and us during the consult couldn't be better. Thank you for having such wonderful doctor in your staff
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2023
Dr Galvez is the best