Dr. Allen Desena, MD
At a glance
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Original Medicare, Centene Corporation · See all
Medical school listed
Medical school listed as Loyola-Stritch School of Medicine · See training
Board certification listed
Board Certification in General Pediatrics · See credentials
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Specialty
Neurologist
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Treatments & procedures
- Transverse Myelitis
- neuroimmune disorders
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- Loyola-Stritch School of MedicineMedical school · MD
- Tulane-Ochsner pediatric programResidency · General Pediatrics · Completed 2009
- UT-Southwestern Medical CenterResidency · Pediatric Neurology
Board certifications
- Board Certification in General PediatricsCertification · Certified 2009
Awards and honors
- James T. Lubin fellowship awardSRNA · Awarded 2012
First recipient of the award to pursue a clinical and research career in transverse myelitis and other related disorders.
About
Dr. Allen DeSena is a neurologist in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a focus on transverse myelitis and related neuroimmune disorders. He earned his medical degree from Loyola-Stritch School of Medicine, completed a general pediatrics residency at the Tulane-Ochsner pediatric program, and later trained in pediatric neurology at UT-Southwestern Medical Center. In 2012, he received the James T. Lubin fellowship award from SRNA for work in transverse myelitis and related disorders. He is board certified in General Pediatrics.
- NPI
- 1770764060
- Primary taxonomy
- 2084N0400X
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Allen DeSena’s specialty?
He is a neurologist.
What conditions does Dr. Allen DeSena focus on?
His listed focus includes transverse myelitis and neuroimmune disorders.
Where does Dr. Allen DeSena practice?
He practices in Charlotte, North Carolina, at 1225 Harding Pl, Ste 4200.
What training and recognition are listed for Dr. Allen DeSena?
He trained at Loyola-Stritch School of Medicine, Tulane-Ochsner pediatric program, and UT-Southwestern Medical Center, and he received the 2012 James T. Lubin fellowship award from SRNA.