Adult Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Program

Adult Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Program

  • About
  • Who We Treat
  • Approach
  • Appointments
  • Research
  • Resources
  • Locations
  • Doctors

    • The Adult Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Program at U-M Health focuses on providing care to patients with inherited neuropathies. The CMT Program is a designated Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Care Center and a CMT Association Center of Excellence.

    Who We Treat

    The CMT Program is equipped to care for a wide variety of patients including those who are still seeking a diagnosis of a suspected inherited neuropathy, the newly diagnosed and those with an established diagnosis.  

    Our Approach

    We work through a multidisciplinary and evidence-based approach to achieve our mutual goal of maximizing function and quality of life of people living with CMT. Our expert healthcare team includes a neuromuscular specialist, a physiatrist, an orthotist and social workers. When indicated, we collaborate closely with orthopedic surgery, pulmonary and wheelchair seating.

    Appointment Information

    To make an appointment, call 734-936-9006.Typical appointment time is 1 to 2 hours for new patients and 1 hour for established patients. We will attempt to schedule same-day visits for multiple symptomatic family members (if desired) though each individual requires a referral to the clinic to facilitate scheduling. 

    Research

    The CMT Program participates in research conducted through the Inherited Neuropathy Consortium. Our goal is to improve the functional outcomes of patients with CMT and promote research in the field.  Participation in clinical research is voluntary and refusal will not affect patients' care.

    Locations
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinic | Eisenhower Corporate Park 2850 S Industrial Hwy Ste 400
      Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6796       Get Directions

    Doctors

     Search for a U-M Health doctor     Gary W Gallagher, MD

    Gary W Gallagher, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Neurology, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Neuromuscular Medicine

    Brett McCray, MD

    Brett McCray, MD, PhD

    Assistant Professor

    Neurology

    Mary Megan Schmidt, DO

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnostic Medicine

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