Dr. Brian Kirschner, MD
Physician
Neurology
Specialty
Clinical Neurophysiology
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Dr. Kirschner treats a wide variety of disorders including stroke, epilepsy, Parkinsonism, dementia, multiple sclerosis, and headaches. I have special expertise in electrodiagnostic testing and in the management of peripheral nerve and muscle disorders. He also administers botulinum toxin injections for the treatment of various neurologic disorder.
About Dr. Brian Kirschner, MD
Dr. Brian Kirschner has been practicing in Oakland County since 1997, is on staff at five local hospitals, and serves on the clinical faculty at Wayne State and at Michigan State Universities.
Dr. Kirschner has Subspecialty Certification in Clinical Neurophysiology. He has been practicing in Oakland County since 1997, is on staff at five local hospitals, and serves on the clinical faculty at Wayne State and at Michigan State Universities.
Dr. Kirschner has Subspecialty Certification in Clinical Neurophysiology. He has been practicing in Oakland County since 1997, is on staff at five local hospitals, and serves on the clinical faculty at Wayne State and at Michigan State Universities.
Patient Education Resources
Can ADHD be managed without medication?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be managed without medication, although medication is often a common treatment option. Medications such as stimulants (e.g. Ritalin®, Adderall) ...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be managed without medication, although medication is often a common treatment option. Medications such as stimulants (e.g. Ritalin®, Adderall) ...
How do I know if my mother's forgetfulness has become Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease...
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease...
I snore regularly. Should I be worried about sleep apnea?
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
What is disease-modifying therapy for multiple sclerosis?
Disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS) is a type of treatment that aims to slow down the progression of the disease and reduce the frequency and severity of relapses. DMTs work by...
Disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS) is a type of treatment that aims to slow down the progression of the disease and reduce the frequency and severity of relapses. DMTs work by...
When should I consider starting disease-modifying therapy for multiple sclerosis?
The decision to start disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS) is usually based on the type and severity of the disease, as well as the person's individual needs and preferences...
The decision to start disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS) is usually based on the type and severity of the disease, as well as the person's individual needs and preferences...
Education & Training
Dr. Brian Kirschner received his undergraduate and medical degree (MD) from the University of Michigan and completed a Fellowship in neuromuscular disease and electrodiagnostic testing.