Dr. Arthur Itkin
Epilepsy,
Movement Disorders,
Multiple Sclerosis
Suite #5
Palos Heights, Illinois 60463
Medical Expertise of Dr. Arthur Itkin
- Licensed physician and surgeon in Illinois
- Board Certified in Neurology
- Board Certified Fellow of American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Illinois at Chicago
- Director of Multiple Sclerosis Center at Advocate Christ Neuroscience Institute
- Member of the Clinical Advisory Board of National Multiple Sclerosis Society/ Illinois Chapter
About Dr. Arthur Itkin
Dr. Arthur Itkin has practiced neurology in the Chicago area since 1994, both as a partner in a private practice group and a faculty attending physician at Christ Hospital Oak Lawn and Little Company of Mary Hospital. He is one of Chicago’s leading experts on multiple sclerosis treatment, neurologic Botox injections and headache management.
Dr. Itkin built one of the largest comprehensive multiple sclerosis centers in Illinois. The Neurologic Associates, a National MS Society certified comprehensive MS center, is one of the oldest in Chicagoland. The Neurologic Associates manages all aspects of clinical care for over 1000 patients and is one of the leading referral centers for multiple sclerosis in the region.
Dr. Itkin participated in multiple national and international presentations on clinical aspects of multiple sclerosis and is one of the leaders in clinical multiple sclerosis education for training physicians and patients. Dr. Itkin is also on national and international speaker bureaus for biopharmaceuticals companies and an advisor on the topic of multiple sclerosis, and has presented extensively for the past 20 years.
Dr. Itkin is actively involved in academic activities including teaching and lecturing to neurology residents and medical students.
Conditions Treated
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
- B.S. in Biochemistry – 1981 – 1985 – University of California at Los Angeles.
- Medical Doctor – 1985 – 1989 – University of Chicago Medical School
- Medical Internship – 1989 – 1990 – Northwestern University
- Residency in Neurology – 1990 – 1993 – University of Chicago Medical School
- Clinical Electrophysiology and Neuromuscular Fellowship – 1993 – 1994 – Loyola University
- Master of Business Administration (MBA/Kellogg) – 1999 – 2001 – Northwestern University