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Randal Richardson, MD, Child Neurology, Saint Paul, MN, Gillette Children's

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Child Neurology • Saint Paul, MN

Neuromuscular Neurologist at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

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Summary

  • Dr. Richardson is a neuromuscular neurologist both board-certified in neuromuscular medicine and neurology with special certification in child neurology. He takes care of adults and children with genetic disorders of the peripheral nervous system across the lifespan is is avidly interested in providing patients access to genetic therapies. He acts as the Gillette Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic director and serves on the Minnesota Newborn Screen Advisory Committee. He created the Gillette Nusinersen Administration Program, which specializes in providing intrathecal therapies to dozens of patients with spinal muscular atrophy and Niemann-Pick type C via conventional lumbar punctures, fluoroscopic lumbar punctures, or via lumbar subcutaneous reservoirs via a wide range of sedations (no, minimal, moderate, and deep), including those with complex spines. He is hoping to expand intrathecal therapies to other diseases as these treatments are approved. Currently, he is engaged in research in SMA and Duchenne muscular dystrophy, often embracing expanded/managed access programs for medications pending FDA approval. Community and diversity matters. He is working with the Indian Health Board to afford neurologic services to the Native American community. Additionally, he performs electromyography (EMG) and intraoperative monitoring. He frequently finds himself gardening at night, collecting art, rehabilitating antiques, or devouring science fiction.

Clinical Expertise

  • Child neurology, Neuromuscular disease, Electromyography, Lumbar puncture, Gene therapy, Neuromuscular medicine, Intraoperative monitoring, Concierge medicine

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Child Neurology, 2005 - 2008
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska Medical Center College of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 2003 - 2005
  • The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • SD State Medical License
    SD State Medical License Active through 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2013 - 2024
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2006 - 2014
  • AK State Medical License
    AK State Medical License 2010 - 2014
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neuromuscular Medicine

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Program Offers Rapid Genetic Test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy at No Charge
    Program Offers Rapid Genetic Test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy at No ChargeAugust 22nd, 2019

Committees

  • member, Minnesota Newborn Screening Advisory Committee 2023 - Present
  • Member, Cure SMA Medical Advisory Board 2014 - 2016

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Randal Richardson, Dr. Randal Richardson, MD, Dr. R Richardson, Dr. Randal C Richardson