Dr. Gregory Sahagian, MD
Physician
Neurology
Specialty
Clinical Neurophysiology
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Dr. Sahagian specializes in diagnosing and treating neuromuscular disorders
such as Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Neuropathy, Myopathy and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. He is an expert in performing Electromyography/Nerve Conduction (EMG) studies. His Neuro-diagnostic team also performs tests such as EEGs (electroencephalograms), SSEPs (Somatosensory Evoked Potentials) and VNG (Videonystagmography). He also has specialty training in the use of botulinum toxin (Botox) to treat neuromuscular conditions.
such as Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Neuropathy, Myopathy and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. He is an expert in performing Electromyography/Nerve Conduction (EMG) studies. His Neuro-diagnostic team also performs tests such as EEGs (electroencephalograms), SSEPs (Somatosensory Evoked Potentials) and VNG (Videonystagmography). He also has specialty training in the use of botulinum toxin (Botox) to treat neuromuscular conditions.
About Dr. Gregory Sahagian, MD
Gregory Sahagian, MD is a board-certified neurologist providing care to patients in the San Diego area at the Neurology Center of Southern California where he is the CEO/CFO.
Dr. Sahagian serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at UC San Diego (UCSD). He has been active with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and attends the MDA neuropathology case conference at Rady Children's Hospital regularly.
Dr. Sahagian acted as Program Chairman of the San Diego Neurologic Society and has represented the Association of California Neurologists as a delegate to the California Medical Association and the American Medical Association (AMA). He remains active in the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) as the California State Liaison.
Dr. Sahagian has earned the San Diego Top Doctor award, Best Doctor award and The Patients' Choice Award.
Dr. Sahagian serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at UC San Diego (UCSD). He has been active with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and attends the MDA neuropathology case conference at Rady Children's Hospital regularly.
Dr. Sahagian acted as Program Chairman of the San Diego Neurologic Society and has represented the Association of California Neurologists as a delegate to the California Medical Association and the American Medical Association (AMA). He remains active in the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) as the California State Liaison.
Dr. Sahagian has earned the San Diego Top Doctor award, Best Doctor award and The Patients' Choice Award.
Conditions Treated
Alzheimer's Disease
Diabetic Neuropathy
Epilepsy
Headaches
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Spasticity
Stroke
Procedures & Services
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
MRI of the Head (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
CT Scan of the Head
Electromyogram (EMG)
Botulinum Toxin for Focal Dystonia
Botulinum Toxin for Spasticity
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Education & Training
Dr. Sahagian graduated from Columbia University with a B.S in Chemical Engineering. He completed his M.D. at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine in New York with special distinction for research in Cardiovascular Medicine. After a medical internship at the Winthrop University Hospital SUNY School of Medicine, he completed his neurology residency in 1999 at UCSD where he was given the honor of Chief Resident.
The Neurology Center of Southern California
The Neurology Center of Southern California is the premier neurologic medical group in North San Diego County dedicated to Excellence in Neurologic Care and Research.
The Neurology Center provides diagnostic treatment services for patients with disorders of the nervous system. Our neurologists are affiliated with Scripps Hospital in Encinitas and La Jolla, Tri City Medical Center in Oceanside, Palomar Medical Center in Escondido and Pomerado Hospital in Poway. Many of our neurologists have appointments to the volunteer faculty at UCSD, and are actively involved with the neurology training program there.
The Neurology Center provides diagnostic treatment services for patients with disorders of the nervous system. Our neurologists are affiliated with Scripps Hospital in Encinitas and La Jolla, Tri City Medical Center in Oceanside, Palomar Medical Center in Escondido and Pomerado Hospital in Poway. Many of our neurologists have appointments to the volunteer faculty at UCSD, and are actively involved with the neurology training program there.