Thomas C Head MD (He/Him)
Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurophysiology
Clinical Associate Professor
619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35249
Fax+1 205-975-6758
Overview of Dr. Head
Thomas Head, MD, is a neurologist based in Birmingham, AL, with subspecialties in Neuromuscular Medicine and Neurophysiology. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Alabama Medical Center and earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1989. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor of Neurology at the Birmingham VA Medical Center. Dr. Head is experienced in areas such as electromyography, diagnostic neuroradiology, and neuromuscular disease. His publications include titles like "Essentials of Clinical Neurophysiology" and research on Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome. He has received honors including the A B Baker Neurology Teaching Award and the Neurology Resident Teaching Award.
Education & Training
University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1990 - 1993- University of Alabama Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1990
University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
AL State Medical License 1990 - 2026
TN State Medical License 1994 - 2025
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Clinical Neurophysiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- A B Baker Neurology Teaching Award American Academy of Neurology, 2025
- Neurology Resident Teaching Award Birmingham VA Medical Center, 2023-2024
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 38 citationsLow-dose guanidine and pyridostigmine: relatively safe and effective long-term symptomatic therapy in Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndromeShin J. Oh, Dae S. Kim, Thomas C. Head, Gwen C. Claussen
Muscle & Nerve. 1997-09-01 - 17 citationsPeroneal nerve repetitive nerve stimulation test: its value in diagnosis of myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome.Shin J. Oh, Thomas C. Head, James T. Fesenmeier, Gwendolyn C. Claussen
Muscle & Nerve. 1995-08-01
Books/Book Chapters
Authored Content
- Netter's Concise NeurologyMarch 2017
- Essentials of Clinical NeurophysiologyJune 2005
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Tennessee Network 5
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CIGNA Open Access
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Multiplan PHCS PPO
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Regence Washington - Preferred Provider Network
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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