Neurology
Richard Nowak, M.D.
Associate Professor of Neurology; Director, Program in Clinical & Translational Neuromuscular Research; Director, Yale Myasthenia Gravis Clinic
Richard Nowak, MD, MS, is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in neuromuscular medicine with a focus on autoimmune neuromuscular disorders, particularly myasthenia gravis (MG), Guillain-Barré syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He directs the Yale Myasthenia Gravis Clinic, one of the largest in the US, where he treats patients with this chronic autoimmune condition causing muscle fatigue and weakness, providing personalized treatment strate
19+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- Drexel University College of Medicine — M.D., Class of 2007
- Northwestern University — M.S.
- Yale-New Haven Medical Center — Fellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine (Neurology), 2011 - 2012
- Yale-New Haven Medical Center — Residency, Neurology, 2008 - 2011
- Yale-New Haven Medical Center — Internship, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2008
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, Program in Clinical & Translational Neuromuscular Research
- Director, Yale Myasthenia Gravis Clinic
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Yale New Haven Hospital
- Bridgeport Hospital
- Greenwich Hospital
- Westerly Hospital
- Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
19+ years in practice