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Drasko Simovic, MD, Neurology, Lawrence, MA, Lawrence General Hospital

DraskoSimovicMD

Neurology Lawrence, MA

Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurophysiology

EMG Laboratory; Medical Director; AANEM Accredited EMG Laboratory with Exemplary Status

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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
  • EMG laboratory

    EMG laboratory is an AANEM accredited laboratory with Examplary status that specializes in sophisticated electrodiagnostic testing of the nerves and muscles.

Education & Training

  • St Elizabeths Medical Center
    St Elizabeths Medical CenterFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 1995 - 1997
  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterChief Residency, Neurology, 1994 - 1995
  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1992 - 1994
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Cabrini)
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Cabrini)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992
  • University of Belgrade.
    University of Belgrade.Post-Doctoral Fellowship, School of Medicine., 1990 - 1991
  • University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine
    University of Belgrade Faculty of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1996 - 2016
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License Active through 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

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 Doctors
    Dr. Drasko Simovic, Neurology, Is Named One of Castle Connolly Regional Top DoctorsFebruary 17th, 2017
  • Director of EMG Laboratory Honored by His Peers
    Director of EMG Laboratory Honored by His PeersOctober 1st, 2013
  • Welcome
    WelcomeApril 19th, 2016
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Serbian

Hospital Affiliations