Congenital myasthenic syndromes

Congenital myasthenic syndromes care at Mayo Clinic

• Your Mayo Clinic care team. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in nervous system conditions (neurologists), genetic conditions (medical geneticists), musculoskeletal conditions (orthopedic surgeons), eye conditions (ophthalmologists), lung conditions (pulmonologists) and other areas work together to evaluate and treat people with congenital myasthenic syndromes.
• Advanced diagnosis and treatment. Highly skilled Mayo Clinic experts use the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies to identify and treat the many different types of congenital myasthenic syndromes.
• An efficient system. A detailed list of appointments, tests and procedures lets you make the most of your time at the clinic. This collaborative approach allows doctors to evaluate you and develop a treatment plan in a timely manner.
• Individualized care. At Mayo Clinic, your team provides you or your child with individualized care to help you understand the condition, the treatment plan and how to manage symptoms. Doctors at Mayo also coordinate follow-up care with your primary doctor.

Expertise and rankings

• Expertise and experience. Mayo Clinic doctors have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating congenital myasthenic syndromes.
• Cutting-edge medicine. Mayo Clinic doctors offer a wide range of tests to diagnose congenital myasthenic syndromes, including electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies and genetic testing to identify genes that cause the conditions.
• Research. Mayo Clinic doctors study genes involved in congenital myasthenic syndromes and develop therapies to treat these disorders.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.

Locations, travel and lodging

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