James Wymer, MD, FAAN
Professor & Division Chief; Melvin Greer Professor
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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
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PAS5020 – Intro to Medicine 2
College of Medicine
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MDC7800 – Neurology Clerkship
College of Medicine
Board Certifications
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NeurologyAmerican 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
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Medical Degree
University of Maryland
Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 273-5550
- Business:
- james.wymer@neurology.ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100268
GAINESVILLE FL 32610 - Business Street:
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3011 SW WILLISTON RD RM 1103
GAINESVILLE FL 32608