Kerry Levin, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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Additional Locations
Neurology
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5559
- Desk:
- 216.444.5551
- Fax:
- 216.445.4653
Center for General Neurology
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5559
- Desk:
- 216.444.5551
- Fax:
- 216.445.4653
Treatment & Services
- Clinical Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment
- Electromyography
- General Neurology
- Neuromuscular Neurology
- Single Fiber EMG
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) with Frontotemporal Dementia
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
- Brachial Plexus
- Central Pain Syndrome
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
- Demyelinating Neuropathies
- Dermatomyositis
- Fabry's Disease
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Immune-mediated Neuropathies
- Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM)
- Inherited Neuropathies
- Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
- Metabolic Myopathies
- Motor Neuron Disease
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myopathy
- Neurapraxia
- Neuromuscular Disease
- Neuropathy
- Neuropathy - Diabetic
- Peripheral Nerve Injury
- Polymyositis
- Pompe's Disease
- Post-Polio Syndrome
- Radiculopathy
- Small Fiber Neuropathy
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
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View All PlansAbout Kerry Levin, MD
Kerry H. Levin, MD, is a Staff neurologist in the Department of Neurology and the Department of Neuromuscular Center at Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus. He began his position at Cleveland Clinic in 1984 as a neurologist and currently serves in multiple capacities, including Chair of the Department of Neurology, Director of the Neuromuscular Center at the Neurological Institute, Program Director for neurophysiology and neuromuscular fellowships and Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University.
Twice awarded Teacher of the Year by the Neurology Department, Dr. Levin'sspecialtiesare electromyography and clinical neuromuscular diseases.
After earning a medical degree at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Dr. Levin did a dual residency in internal medicine and neurology, serving as chief neurology resident at the University of Chicago Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in electromyography at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Dr. Levin is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, with subspecialty certifications in clinical neurophysiology and neuromuscular medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology . He is also certified by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
Dr. Levin is a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and his been elected to membership in the American Neurological Association. He has held leadership positions in these and other professional associations and sits on the editorial board of Muscle and Nerve, a peer-reviewed journal. The author of several books and many articles, Dr. Levin is also engaged in clinical research with interests ranging from the electrodiagnosis of radiculopathy and defects of neuromuscular junction transmission, to the treatment of polyneuropathy.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1984
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Mayo Clinic
Neurology: Electromyography
Rochester,
MN
1983
Residency - University of Chicago Hospitals
Neurology
Chicago,
IL
1982
Residency - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
1979
Medical Education - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore,
MD
1977
Undergraduate - Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore,
MD
1973
Professional Highlights
- Neurology Teacher of the Year, 1995, 2005
- Past Program Director, Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology
- Program Director, Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship
- Vice-Chair, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Committee on Certification in Clinical Neurophysiology
- Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University
Certifications
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Epilepsy
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology
- Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine
- Neurology
Specialty Interests
Clinical Trials, Electromyography, EMG, general and neuromuscular neurology, immune-mediated neuropathies, including ALS and ALS with frontotemporal dementia, inherited and demyelinating neuropathies, metabolic myopathies, Motor neuron diseases, Myasthenia Gravis, myopathies, Neuromuscular diseases, neuromuscular disorders, neuromuscular medicine, peripheral nerve injury, Peripheral Neuropathy
Awards & Honors
- Best Doctors in America
Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Neurological Association
- American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Research & Publications
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As of 7/27/2024, Dr. Levin has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Fiduciary Role. Dr. Levin serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an elected officer, director or chief medical officer, for the following companies or other entities:
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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56 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
19 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jul 26, 2024
Dr. Levin is the ultimate professional as always
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024
He was so thorough and kind and I appreciated him taking the time!
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2024
Dr Levin is very thorough, caring, and compassionate. He went above and beyond to determine the cause of my neuropathy and then to find a treatment plan for it. Because of him I'm able to walk again.
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2024
Dr. Levin is an expert physician who practices with kindness and compassion.
Reviewed on May 24, 2024
Dr. Levin is a wonderful physician and I am grateful and thankful for his care.
Reviewed on May 15, 2024
Appointments with Dr. Levin are always really good, on time and informative.
Reviewed on May 15, 2024
I'm always impressed by Dr. Levin and his staff.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024
It was a caring and informative discussion. Even got a joke from Dr Levin.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024
Dr is a great doctor and person.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024
Dr. Levin is the best physician I ever hadf
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2024
Dr Levin is top notch. We respect him and he has been great.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024
I have never had a physician who spent over an hour of his time asking and answer questions, making me feel comfortable and hopeful that he will find out what is wrong with me.
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024
Arranging Akpointments for six-month intervals is perplexing. Evenc when placed immediately after seeing Dr. Levin, the appointments are later rearranged for more than six months. He and I have discussed this problem. The He encourages six-month visits. He tells me to call when this change happens
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024
I really am thrilled I found Dr. Levin. He's resourceful, caring, and very kind.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024
Dr. Levin is very thorough, knowledgeable, and caring.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023
Dr. Levin has been my neurologist for years. Best ever. Wish all were as competent and patient friendly as he is.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023
I think very highly of dr Levin . One of the best doctor and I would refer him to anyone that what I have in the past He.is the best for sure
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023
All groups of dr Levin were the greatest l
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023
It's refreshing to have a doctor who took the interest to actually dig into what is going on with my condition. And not dismiss me because of my concerns.