Dr. Lauren Brandes

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Biography

Dr. Lauren Brandes is a neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis and related demyelinating diseases. With expertise in neuroimmunology, she is dedicated to managing patients whose immune systems trigger attacks on the protective myelin sheaths surrounding nerve fibers. Dr. Brandes graduated with an MD from Emory University in 2016 and completed her residency in neurology at UPMC Medical Education in 2020, followed by a fellowship in neuroimmunology at Rush University Medical Center in 2022. She treats common conditions such as neuromyelitis optica and MOG antibody disease, focusing on antibody-mediated diseases of the central nervous system, comprising autoimmune encephalitis and myelitis. Dr. Brandes is committed to providing comprehensive neurologic care and is part of a team that strives to meet treatment goals for her patients. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology in Neurology as of 2020.

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Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.