Dr. Miran W. Salgado MD
Neurologist | Neurology
263 7th Ave Brooklyn NY, 11215About
Dr. Miran Salgado is a distinguished Neurologist in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Salgado 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. Salgado employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Salgado is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Vascular Neurology
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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Dr. Miran W. Salgado MD's Expert Contributions
What causes sudden shocks in the body for some people?
Shock like jerks often happen when we are falling into sleep. These are called hypnoeic jerks involving the whole body and a normal phenomenon. If they occurre during awake state I would consider drugs and metabolic causes before I think of multitude of other causes that diffusely affect the brain READ MORE
What causes a person to have dementia?
Dementia is a broad definition of cognitive decline . Alzheimer's disease is possibly the commonest cause of dementia . Vascular disease , Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism syndromes, infections such as HIV and syphillis as well as vitamin deficiencies as well as hypothyroidism are a few other causes READ MORE
Can Parkinson's affect younger people?
Parkinson's disease is more common with advancing age . However it can be seen in patients below 20 ( juvenile PD) and below 40 ( young onset) . Young onset forms are more likely to be inherited forms READ MORE
Could hazy vision be a sign of some problem with the brain?
Yes visual problems may result with problems affecting the optic nerves and along their path as well as in the back of the brain where vision is perceived READ MORE
When is the Spinal fluid test recommended?
Spinal fluid can give valuable information on infectious and inflammatory as well as neuro degenerative conditions affecting the brain READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Stroke, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson's Disease
- Pinched Nerve
- Abnormal Gait
- Lumecca
Internships
- SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Heart Association, The Movement Disorder Society
Articles and Publications
- Published Articles on Parkinson's Disease
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work.
Hobbies / Sports
- Cycling, Fishing, Karaoke
Favorite professional publications
- The Green Journal
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