Neuromuscular Neurologist
Dr. Monica Lavian is a fellowship-trained neurologist who specializes in caring for patients living with neuromuscular diagnoses like ALS
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Neuromuscular Neurologist
Dr. Monica Lavian is a fellowship-trained neurologist who specializes in caring for patients living with neuromuscular diagnoses like ALS
Request AppointmentUniversity of California, Irvine (Neurology)
University of California, Irvine (Neuromuscular Medicine)
Medical school - Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Undergraduate - University of California, Irvine (BS, Biological Sciences)
Dr. Monica Lavian completed both her Neurology residency and Neuromuscular fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. She is a Member of the American Academy of Neurology.
Dr. Lavian is especially enthusiastic about the field’s ever-expanding arsenal of tests and treatments for neurologic diseases. In her words, “I was drawn to Synapticure not only because it provides comprehensive care for our patients in a convenient manner, but also Synapticure is at the forefront of ever expanding diagnostic and treatment advancements in Neuromuscular diseases with offering genetic testing, comprehensive treatment plans, and overall access for our patients so they can experience top notch comprehensive care.”
Tim Lai MD, Monica Lavian DO, Lama Al-Khoury MD, Shuichi Suzuki MD, Wengui Yu MD, PhD. Individualized Time Window for Endovascular Therapy in Acute Basilar Artery Occlusion: Case Report and Literature Review. Neurological Cases. December 2016; 3(2): 1-4.
Lavian, M., Goyal, N., Mozaffar, T. “Sporadic inclusion body myositis misdiagnosed as granulomatous myositis.” Neuromuscular Disorders. September 2016. 25, S239 - S240. Article in Press
Huaiyu Gu, Shaojuan Amy Jiang, Jorge M. Campusano, Jorge Iniguez, Hailing Su, Andy An Hoang, Monica Lavian, Xicui Sun, and Diane K. O'Dowd. “Cav2-Type Calcium Channels Encoded by cac Regulate AP-Independent Neurotransmitter Release at Cholinergic Synapses in Adult Drosophila Brain”. J Neurophysiol. 2009 January; 101(1): 42–53.
American Academy of Neurology (AAN): Member
MD Lavian is very empathic and sensitive. I really appreciate her way of asking questions and following up with the issues. Thank you.
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Doctor was patient and compassionate
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The doctor was knowledgeable and very compassionate. It was a great appointment.
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The staff and Dr. Levian were very kind and a pleasure to talk with
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Great visit, Dr. Levian was extremely knowledgeable and thorough.
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Dr. Levian is always a pleasure to talk to and very knowledgeable. If she doesn't know the answer, she always finds it and follows up.
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Doctor was patient and compassionate
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Great visit, Dr. Levian was extremely knowledgeable and thorough.
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The staff and Dr. Levian were very kind and a pleasure to talk with
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Dr. Levian is always a pleasure to talk to and very knowledgeable. If she doesn't know the answer, she always finds it and follows up.
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The doctor was knowledgeable and very compassionate. It was a great appointment.
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MD Lavian is very empathic and sensitive. I really appreciate her way of asking questions and following up with the issues. Thank you
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I appreciate the pre and post-questionnaire and appointments.
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Most importantly I feel I am heard and my questions are answered.
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Dr. Lavian is great and I really appreciate her help.
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