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Nelson Hwynn, DO, is a neurologist with Scripps Clinic. He treats a variety of neurological conditions and has subspecialty fellowship training in the area of movement disorders including tremors, Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, Tourette's syndrome, and ataxia. He has had extensive training in administering botulinum toxin (Botox) injections for disorders such as cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, and spasticity, as well as evaluation and treatment of deep brain stimulation (DBS). Additionally, Dr. Hwynn has subspecialty fellowship training in electromyography and evaluation and treatment of neuromuscular diseases including myasthenia gravis, peripheral nerve and muscle disorders, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology, 2009

Medical Education

Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, DO, 2003

Internships

Berkshire Medical Center, Internship, Internal Medicine, 2004

Residencies

University of New Mexico, Residency, Neurology, 2007

Fellowships

University of Florida College of Medicine, Fellowship, Movement Disorders, 2010
University of New Mexico, Fellowship, Neurophysiology, 2008