James Wymer

James Wymer, MD, FAAN

Professor & Division Chief; Melvin Greer Professor

Department: MD-NEUROMUSCULAR NEUROLOGY
Business Phone: (352) 273-5550

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About James Wymer

My name is Dr. James Wymer, I’m a neurologist and professor practicing at the University of Florida. I specialize in diagnosis and management of neuromuscular diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease, muscle diseases, and peripheral neuropathies. I have extensive experience in clinical research, having been a principal investigator on numerous clinical trials, including studies of ALS, diabetic neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, migraine headaches, and epilepsy. I am a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM), as well as a member of several national consortiums to research neuropathic pain and ALS.

My clinical interests include: • ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease • Neuromuscular diseases • Hereditary Neuropathy • Muscle disease • Multiple Sclerosis • Diabetic neuropathy • Migraine headaches • Neurofibromatosis

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

  1. PAS5020 – Intro to Medicine 2

    College of Medicine

  2. MDC7800 – Neurology Clerkship

    College of Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Clinical Profile

Dr. James Wymer is a neurologist and professor practicing at The University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. He specializes in the diagnosis and management of neuromuscular diseases including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease, muscles diseases and peripheral neuropathies. Dr. Wymer has an extensive experience in clinical research, and has been the principal investigator in numerous clinical trials including studies of ALS, diabetic neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, migraine headaches and epilepsy. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM). He is a member of several national consortiums to research neuropathic pain and ALS.

Specialties

  • Neurology

Subspecialties

  • Neuromuscular Medicine

Areas of Interest

  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Migraine
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Neurofibromatosis 2
  • Neurofibromatosis-1
  • Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Peripheral Neuropathy

Research Profile

Areas of Interest

  • ALS
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Neuropathy

Publications

Academic Articles

Grants

Education

  1. Medical Degree

    University of Maryland

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-5550
Emails:
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100268
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
3011 SW WILLISTON RD RM 1103
GAINESVILLE FL 32608