Nelson Hwynn, DO

  • Neurology
  • Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  • Neuromuscular Medicine
Nelson Hwynn, DO
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Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
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La Jolla, CA 92037
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Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo
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San Diego, CA 92128
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Encinitas, CA 92024
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Expertise

NeurologyNeuromuscularMovement Disorders

Hospital Affiliations

Languages

  • English

Biography

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 Certifications

American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, 2012American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, 2012American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology, 2009

Medical Education

Western University of Health Sciences, DO, 2003

Internships

Berkshire Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2004

Residencies

University of New Mexico, Neurology, 2007

Fellowships

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

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