Dr. Scott Blumenthal, DO


Physician
Neurology

Specialty

Clinical Neurophysiology


South Florida Neurology Associates, P.A.
1601 Clint Moore Road
Suite 120
Boca Raton, Florida 33487
For an appointment, call (561) 939-0300
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Scott Blumenthal, DO

Dr. Blumenthal treats the entire spectrum of neurological disorders but special interests include EMG/neuromuscular disorders, Parkinson’s disease, migraine headaches and use of Botox for neurological disorders. In addition, he is experienced with deep brain stimulation evaluation and programming for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor.

About Dr. Scott Blumenthal, DO

Scott Blumenthal , DO is a board-certified neurologist providing care to patients in the Boca Raton area at South Florida Neurology Associates since 2004. 

Dr. Blumenthal is Board Certified by both the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (EMG).  He is affiliated with the American Academy of Neurology, the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and the Movement Disorder Society.  He has served on both the Medical Executive Committee and currently the Peer Review Committee at Delray Medical Center.

 

Conditions Treated

Alzheimer's Disease
Epilepsy
Headaches
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Spasticity
Stroke

Procedures & Services

Botulinum Toxin for Focal Dystonia
Botulinum Toxin for Spasticity
Electromyogram (EMG)
EEG (Electroencephalogram)

Patient Education Resources

Can ADHD be managed without medication?
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How do I know if my mother's forgetfulness has become Alzheimer's Disease
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I snore regularly. Should I be worried about sleep apnea?
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My father is taking levodopa for his Parkinson's Disease but his condition is worsening again. What can he do next?
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When should I consider starting disease-modifying therapy for multiple sclerosis?
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Education & Training

Dr. Blumenthal earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biopsychology from the University of Michigan in 1993.  He received his medical degree (MD) from Des Moines University in 1999.  Dr. Blumenthal went on to complete an internship at Thomas Jefferson University, Frankford Hospital before completinghis Neurology residency and was chief resident at Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. 

He completed a fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology with emphasis in EMG and neuromuscular diseases also at Montefiore Medical Center.

Professional Affiliations

South Florida Neurology Associates, P.A.

We are a multi-doctor single-specialty Adult Neurology practice, established in 1983, and at our present location since 2007. Our Group is well-known for our practice of high-quality, conservative and compassionate medicine.

We care for patients with all types of neurological disorders, including vascular diseases such as stroke, epilepsy, migraine and other headache conditions, Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders, nerve and muscle diseases, and dementias.