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25 Marston Street
Suite #208
Lawrence, MA 01841Phone+1 978-687-2587Fax+1 978-687-8268- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Drasko Simovic, M.D. graduated from the Boston University Affiliated Residency Program in Neurology in Boston, MA, and completed two fellowships at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Tufts University in Boston, MA. He is Board Certified in Neurology (ABPN), Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM), Clinical Neurophysiology (ABPN-CN) and Disability Analysis (ABDA). He is Director of the EMG Laboratory, one of the fist EMG labs in the country to receive an accreditation from AANEM as an EMG accredited lab with Examplary status. He holds the academic appointment of Assistant Professor of Neurology at Tufts University, School of Medicine. His clinical and research interest includes ischemic and demyelinating polyneuropathies, electrodiagnostic evaluation of mononeuropathies, and gene therapy for neurological disorders. His clinical and research achievements have been featured in national and international scientific and popular media. For further info please visit www.emglaboratory.com
Education & Training
- St Elizabeths Medical CenterFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 1995 - 1997
- Boston University Medical CenterChief Residency, Neurology, 1994 - 1995
- Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1992 - 1994
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Cabrini)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992
- University of Belgrade.Post-Doctoral Fellowship, School of Medicine., 1990 - 1991
- University of Belgrade Faculty of MedicineClass of 1988
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 1996 - 2024
- MA State Medical License 1994 - 2023
- PA State Medical License 1996 - 2016
- AL State Medical License 1996 - 2001
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Clinical Neurophysiology
- American Board of Electrodiagnostic MedicineElectrodiagnostic Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctor Castle-Connolly
- Boston Super Doctor Super Doctors - MSP Communications
- Patient's Choice Vitals
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 77 citationsVascular Endothelial Growth Factor Gene Transfer for Diabetic Polyneuropathy : A Randomized, Double-Blinded TrialAllan H. Ropper, Kenneth C. Gorson, Clifton L. Gooch, David H. Weinberg, Ann Pieczek, James H. Ware, Joshua Kershen, Adam H. Rogers, Drasko Simovic, Peter Schratzberge...> ;Annals of Neurology. 2009 Apr 1
- 38 citationsComparison of IgM‐MGUS and IgG‐MGUS polyneuropathyDrasko Simovic, Kenneth C. Gorson, Allan H. Ropper> ;Acta Neurologica Scandinavica. 2009 Jan 29
- Chronic ischemic monomelic neuropathy from critical limb ischemia.Elisabeth Chroni, Vasiliki Papapetropoulou, Jiannis Tsolakis, Stathis Terzis, Christos Paschalis, Theodoros Papapetropoulos> ;Neurology. 2002 Jun 11
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Journal Articles
- Autoimmune neuropathies and treatment with intravenous immunoglobulins.Simovic D, Therapy; 2005; 2 (5), 797-805
Abstracts/Posters
- The median nerve terminal latency index in diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome.Simovic D, Weinberg DH, Muscle and Nerve, 1999; 22:573-577
- Improvement in ischemic limb neuropathy after VEGF gene transfer.Simovic D, Ropper AH, Isner JM, Weinberg DH, Circulation, 1999; Supplement I, 100 (18): I-770; Presented at the 72nd Scientific Session, Americ, Atlanta, GA
- Improvement in chronic ischemic neuropathy following intramuscular phVEGF165 gene transfer in patients with critical limb ischemia.Simovic D, Isner JM, Ropper AH, Pieczek A, Weinberg DH, Archives of Neurology, 2001; 58 (5):761-768
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Press Mentions
- Dr. Drasko Simovic, Neurology, Is Named One of Castle Connolly Regional Top DoctorsFebruary 17th, 2017
- Director of EMG Laboratory Honored by His PeersOctober 1st, 2013
- WelcomeApril 19th, 2016
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Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Spanish, Serbian
Hospital Affiliations
- Lawrence General HospitalLawrence, Massachusetts
- Cape Cod HospitalHyannis, Massachusetts
- St. Elizabeth's Medical CenterBrighton, Massachusetts
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