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Dr. Shawn Bird, MD
Overview of Dr. Shawn Bird, MD
Dr. Shawn Bird, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in Neurology, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology. They graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Jefferson Lansdale Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Bird an average 3.0 star rating.
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Dr. Bird's Office Locations
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University of Pennsylvania3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Directions (215) 662-3606
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Directions (215) 662-3606
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Admitting Hospitals
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Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
- Jefferson Lansdale Hospital
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Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
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EEG (Electroencephalogram)
EMG (Electromyography)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Nerve Conduction Studies
Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Somatic Nerve Block
Sudoscan
TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test
Myasthenia Gravis
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Myasthenia Gravis
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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Anterior Horn Disease
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Ataxia
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Bell's Palsy
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Benign Neoplasm of Brain
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Cerebral Palsy
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Chronic Pain
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Cluster Headache
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
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Encephalomyelopathy
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Facial Nerve Disorder
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Gait Abnormality
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Headache
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Hypothalamus Cancer
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Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Lambert-Eaton Syndrome
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Low Back Pain
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Lyme Disease
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Migraine
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
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Myelitis
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Myelopathy
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Myoclonus
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
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Obstructive Hydrocephalus
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Optic Neuritis
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Parkinson's Disease
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Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Pituitary Tumor
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Polymyositis
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Polyneuropathy
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Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
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Rasmussen's Syndrome
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Restless Leg Syndrome
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Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
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Seizure Disorders
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Sleep Apnea
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Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
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Spinal Cord Injury
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Spinal Demyelination
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Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
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Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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Syncope
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Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
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Temporal Arteritis
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Tension Headache
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Tremor
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Vasculitis
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Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
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Vitamin B Deficiency
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Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
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Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
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Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
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Dementia Evaluation
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EEG (Electroencephalogram)
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Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
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Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
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Evoked Potential Test
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Functional Movement Screening
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Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
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Head CT Scan
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Home Sleep Study
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ImPACT Testing
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Memory Evaluation
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Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
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Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
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Somatic Nerve Block
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Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
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Wada Test
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About Dr. Shawn Bird, MD
Specialties*
- Neurology
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Years of Experience
- 41 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1770517427
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
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Dr. Bird has seen patients for Myasthenia Gravis, Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bird on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
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