Clinical Faculty
Clinical Faculty
Profiles
Michael H. Rivner, M.D.
Charbonnier Professor of Neurology
Director, Electrodiagnostic Medicine Laboratory
Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Training Program
Director, Augusta University ALS Clinic
Office Phone: (706) 721-2681
Office Address: BP-3115
mrivner@augusta.edu
Clinical Interests
- Neurology and neurophysiology
- Neuromuscular diseases
- Electromyography
- Botulinum injections
- computer applications in Neurology
Research Interests
- Computerized applications of medicine
- The etiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- The development of diagnostic tests for myasthenia gravis and factors affecting electromyography
- Pain management with Botulinum Toxin
Recognition
- Neurology Residents Outstanding Teacher of the Year, 2006
- America's Top Physicians, 2005
- International Scientist of the Year, 2002
- Who's Who in America, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
- Best Doctors in America, 1994, 1999
- Best Doctors in Augusta, 1998
- Who's Who in the World, 1997, 1999
- Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 1996, 1998,1999
Training
- B.A., Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 1972.
Honor's Thesis: "Abnormal development in the subcortical projections of the striate cortex and the retina following surgery done on neonatal tree shrews (Tupaia glis)." - M.D., Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, 1978
- Internship Neurology: Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta, 1978-1979
- Residency Neurology: Georgia Health Sciences University, 1979-1982
- Chief Residency Neurology: Georgia Health Sciences University, 1981-1982
- Fellowship Neuromuscular Diseases, Georgia Health Sciences University, 1982-1983
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