HNF’s New Center of Excellence: Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC

HNF is pleased to welcome Atrium Health Neurosciences Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina as a Center of Excellence. We sat down with Dr. Urvi Desai to learn more about her practice and what patients can expect.

Tell us about yourself.

“I am a board-certified neurologist with added board certification in neuromuscular disorders and EMG. I see patients across different age groups with varied neuromuscular disorders, be they genetic, autoimmune, inflammatory, or degenerative. I direct a large comprehensive multidisciplinary neuromuscular clinic at Atrium Health, supported by an AANEM-accredited EMG lab. I love to read, listen to Indian classical music, and travel the world with my husband. I have a daughter who lives in New York City.”

Why is CMT your passion?

“CMT can affect patients from their younger years and can have a significant impact on quality of life through weakness, numbness, imbalance, and neuropathic pain. Many patients experience disabilities that affect them profoundly. The genetics of CMT is complex, and there is currently no approved treatment for the disease. However, research is advancing, and I have been involved in clinical trials in CMT patients. I am honored that our clinic is recognized as an HNF Center of Excellence.”

What will patients experience when they come to your center?

“We provide a large multidisciplinary clinic comprised of neurologists, physiatrists, nutritionists, social workers, and physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapists. The clinic also helps coordinate services of equipment specialists for repair and delivery of assistive devices. We work closely with cardiology, pulmonary, and genetics. Our goal is to provide appropriate, wide-ranging multidisciplinary care for our CMT patients, and to offer options to participate in clinical trials and research.”

What do you love most about your practice?

“I love the ability to provide advanced care to my patients in our multidisciplinary clinic. There has been significant progress in the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders like CMT in recent years, and I love being at the forefront of that advancement to help my patients.”

Contact Information

Atrium Health Neurosciences Institute, Charlotte
1010 Edgehill Road North
Charlotte, NC 28207

To schedule an appointment, call 704-446-1900. Referrals may be faxed to 704-355-5650. Ashley Clyburn serves as the incoming referrals coordinator.