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Nelson Hwynn, DO

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Specialties
- Neurology
Expertise
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- Movement Disorders
- Neurology
- Neuromuscular
Hospital Affiliations
Languages
- English
Specialties
- Neurology
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 Psychiatry and Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, 2012
- American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnistic Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, 2012
- American 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, 2010
- University of New Mexico, Neurophysiology, 2008