Dr. Michael Steven Vaphiades DO
Neurologist | Neurology
619 19th Street South Birmingham AL, 35233Rating
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Dr. Michael Vaphiades is a distinguished Neurologist in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Vaphiades specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Vaphiades employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Vaphiades is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
Univ of New England, Coll of Osteo Med, Biddeford Me 1991
University of New England, Armidale Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Other intracranial mass lesions.
- A bad eye and a sore lip.
- Optic nerve enhancement on orbital magnetic resonance imaging in Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy.
- Cat-scratch disease presenting as neuroretinitis and peripheral facial palsy.
- Comment on extrapituitary parasellar macroadenoma in Cushing's disease.
- Atypical features prompting neuroimaging in acute optic neuropathy in adults.
- Disk edema and cranial MRI optic nerve enhancement: how long is too long?
- Infusion misdirection syndrome during trabeculectomy for primary trabeculodysgenesis.
- Catastrophic antiphospholipid antibody syndrome manifesting as an orbital ischemic syndrome.
- The disk edema dilemma.
- Optic nerve enhancement in leber hereditary optic neuropathy: four years later.
- Motor neuron disease presenting with slow saccades and dementia.
- The double vision decision.
- Case of the month. Acute frosted angiitis.
- Sheehan syndrome: a splinter of the mind.
Professional Memberships
- Member American Osteopathic Association, DO
- Member American Academy of Ophthalmology,
Fellowships
- Michigan State University 1995
- Michigan State Univ, Neuro-Ophthalmology 1995
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