Peter Karachunski, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
Contact Info
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
Clinical Director, Paul and Sheila Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Center
Director, Neuromuscular Pathology Laboratory, Department of Neurology
Pediatric Neurologist
MD, Russian State Medical University, Moscow
Pediatric Neurology Residency, Children's Hospital - Moscow
Pediatric Neurology Residency, University of Minnesota Medical Center
University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital (Clinical Research, Neuromuscular, Clinical Neurophysiology)
Summary
Dr. Karachunski is an Assistant Professor who has extensive training in clinical neurology in which he has received board certification with special expertise in pediatric neurology. He also received certification in neuromuscular medicine which allowed him to develop special expertise in clinical management of patients with various muscle disorders. This expertise positions him well in a collaborative effort and especially translating novel therapeutic approaches for treatment of muscular dystrophies. In addition, he has received training in clinical research at the University of Minnesota Clinical School of Public Health, which was a part of his fellowship awarded by Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Expertise
Nerve and Muscle Pathology
Neuromuscular Medicine
Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders
Awards & Recognition
Muscular Dystrophy Association Humanitarian Award, 2011
Languages
Clinical
Specialties
- Muscular Dystrophy Neuromuscular Medicine Nerve and Muscle Pathology EMG
Board Certifications
Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with certification in neurology with special qualification in Child Neurology, Neuromuscular medicine - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certification, Clinical Neurophysiology, Pediatrics