Dr. Matthews Gwynn, MD
Physician
Neurology
Specialty
Movement Disorders
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Atlanta Neurology
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd. NE
Suite 300
Atlanta, Georgia 30342
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Suite 300
Atlanta, Georgia 30342
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(404) 256-3720
Medical Expertise of Dr. Matthews Gwynn, MD
Dr. Gwynn has a special interest in movement disorders and the treatment of focal dystonias and spasticity with botulinum toxin (Botox®).
About Dr. Matthews Gwynn, MD
Matthew Gwynn, MD is a board-certified Atlanta neurologist providing care to patients at Atlanta Neurology.
He is known professionally as a leader in this field in the Southeastern United States. Dr. Gwynn is the Chief of Neurology at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta. He currently serves on, and is former Chairman of, the Board of Directors of the Medical Association of Atlanta. For over 10 years, he has been listed in the national publication, Guide to Top Physicians.
He is known professionally as a leader in this field in the Southeastern United States. Dr. Gwynn is the Chief of Neurology at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta. He currently serves on, and is former Chairman of, the Board of Directors of the Medical Association of Atlanta. For over 10 years, he has been listed in the national publication, Guide to Top Physicians.
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Conditions Treated
Alzheimer's Disease
Diabetic Neuropathy
Epilepsy
Headaches
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Spasticity
Stroke
Focal Dystonias
Procedures & Services
Botulinum Toxin for Focal Dystonia
Botulinum Toxin for Spasticity
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
Dr. Gwynn attended the College of William and Mary in Virginia and obtained his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 1981. In 1985 he graduated from the University of Virginia Medical School and, in 1988, completed his medical residency at the University of Alabama. He then returned to the University of Virginia for his neurology residency.
Professional Affiliations
Atlanta Neurology
Protecting and treating the brain and nervous system is the essence of neurologists' work.