It can take a team of healthcare professionals from different disciplines to care for a GBS, CIDP, and MMN patient. Expanding your support will help you manage your condition from diagnosis through recovery and for ongoing needs.
Specialist Directory
Please note that appointments with Canadian specialists require a referral to be sent from a doctor, hospital, or another specialist. Clinics cannot book appointments without a referral.
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Specialists You May Need
Consider the healthcare providers below to help you manage your condition(s).
Important Reminder: In Canada, appointments with specialists require a referral to be sent from a doctor, hospital, or other specialist.
Neuromuscular Therapist
Neuromuscular specialists focus on diagnosing and managing patients with neuromuscular diseases. These include diseases of the anterior horn cell or motor neuron, peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junction and muscle.
Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapists provide therapy to individuals recuperating from physical or mental illness, focusing on rehabilitation through the performance of activities required in daily life.
Physiatrist
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians, also known as physiatrists, treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Specifically, PM&R physicians focus treatment on restoring function.
Physiotherapist
Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, is one of the allied health professions. It is provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, patient education, physical intervention, rehabilitation, disease prevention, and health promotion.
Psychotherapist
Psychotherapists provide a type of treatment that can help individuals experiencing a wide array of mental health conditions and emotional challenges.
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