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Max Lowden, MD, Neurology, Hershey, PA, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

MaxLowdenMDMEd(He/Him)

Neurology Hershey, PA

Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurophysiology

Program Director Neurology Residency Vice Chair for Education

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Summary

  • Dr. Max Lowden is a neurologist in Hershey, PA and is affiliated with Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He serves as Residency Program Director and Vice Chair of Education. He has applied the principles learned in his certificate and education masters programs to the teaching of residents, fellows and medical students during their neurology clerkships.

    Dr. Max Lowden’s primary clinical interests are in neuromuscular disorders and autonomic disorders. The Neuromuscular Polyneuropathy Clinic and Autonomic Laboratory where he works serves many patients with different forms of polyneuropathies and related conditions. Dr. Lowden provides ongoing care for patients with a variety of neuromuscular disorders and performs skin biopsies for evaluation of nerve fiber density to aid diagnosis of small fiber neuropathy, autonomic testing battery and electrodiagnostic studies (nerve conduction studies and electromyography, or EMG).

Education & Training

  • Pennsylvania Sate University
    Pennsylvania Sate UniversityMaster Education, Master of Education, Lifelong Learning and Adult Education-, Medical and Health Professions,, 2018 - 2021
  • Pennsylvania State University
    Pennsylvania State UniversityGraduate Certificate in Adult Education in the Health and Medical Professions, 2016 - 2018
  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 2009
  • Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra
    Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y MaestraClass of 1999
  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Neurology

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2002 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2005 - 2024
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Clinical Neurophysiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Combatting Neurophobia: Neurology Exposure in Preclinical Years and Residency Match Trends  
    April Henry, Abena Kwegyir- Aggrey, Elise Hennessy, Chichun Sun, Max Lowden, Penn State Journal of Medicine, 2/26/2022
  • Pediatric Neurology Essentials: A Self-Directed Case Based Curriculum for Medical Students and Residents  
    G Mainali, M Lowden, D Byler, ANNALS OF NEUROLOGY, 9/1/2021
  • Enhancing Engagement during Live virtual Learning using Interactive Quizzes.  
    Morawo A, Sun C, Lowden M., Med Education, 5/21/2020

Abstracts/Posters

  • The success of Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial: A case of COVID 19 induced length-dependent small fiber neuropathy
    Sargun Walia, David Giampetro, Max Lowden, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine -21st Annual Pain Medicine meeting conference, 11/2022

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations