Dr. Kenneth W. Holmes M.D.
Neurologist | Electrodiagnostic Medicine
111 N. Wabash Ave Suite 911 Chicago Illinois, 60602Rating
5/5
About
General Neurology, specializing in electromyography, diagnosis of numbness, pain, and weakness symptoms.
Education and Training
University of Chicago
Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1984
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Neurology
Neurophysiology; American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine- Electromyography
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Clinical Neurophysiology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Medical Director of Stroke, South Suburban Hospital, 2010-Present -
- Medical Director of Neurology/Neurophysiology Laboratory, South Suburban Hospital, 1992 -Present -
Awards
- Named one of the Top Doctors in US by USNews and World Report, 2011-2012, 2013-2014
- Named Top Doctor by Castle Connolly Medical
Treatments
- Headaches
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Dementia
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- Lutheran General Hospital
Fellowships
- Duke University (EEG, Epilepsy, EMG, Nerve Conductor Studies)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology, American Medical Association, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Articles and Publications
Spire JP, Hsu L, Holmes K, Rosenberg R. Sleep Patterns in Myasthenia Gravis
What do you attribute your success to?
- Treating Patients Like Family
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