John B. Chawluk, MD
Neurology
LVPG Cliniciani
Accepting New Patients
About
Philosophy of care
Observing and listening to patients and their families allows us to collaborate, enhancing their neurological care and overall well-being.
Why I entered medicine
In high school I realized natural sciences (biology and biochemistry) were my strongest subjects and interests. The idea of applying that knowledge to taking care of people (stemming in part from my Boy Scout activities leading to the rank of Eagle Scout) was most appealing. Moreover, I always liked the Sherlock Holmes deductive reasoning approach, which is particularly useful in my chosen specialty – neurology.
Community involvement
I am active in my church and support multiple civic groups. As a semi-professional cello player, I am the principal cellist in the Pottsville orchestra (Anthracite Philharmonic). I also serve on that organization's board of directors. I have been a guest performer with the Gabriel Chamber Ensemble (Schuylkill County), and the Sunday Sinfonia of Albright College in Reading.
Personal interests
My interests include music, golf, reading, cooking (when I have time), travel and supporting my Philadelphia professional sports teams.
Education
Undergraduate
Harvard University, BA-Biochemical Sciences, 1974
Medical Training
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1979
Training
Internship 1980
Neurology, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA
Residency 1983
Neurology, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA
Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology
Publications & Clinical Trials
Conditions Treated
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Balance Problems
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- Degenerative Brain Diseases
- Dementia
- Frontotemporal Dementia
- Headaches
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Migraine
- Movement Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Demyelinating Disorders
- Neuralgia (Nerve Pain)
- Neurology
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Balance Problems
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- Degenerative Brain Diseases
- Dementia
- Frontotemporal Dementia
- Headaches
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Migraine
- Movement Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Demyelinating Disorders
- Neuralgia (Nerve Pain)
- Neurology
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Radiculopathy
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Seizures
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)
- Unsteady Gait
Services Offered
- Electromyogram (EMG)
- Nerve Conduction Studies
- Neurology
- Electromyogram (EMG)
- Nerve Conduction Studies
- Neurology
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