Our expert team cares for people with a wide range of conditions that affect the muscles and peripheral nervous system, from carpal tunnel syndrome to ALS. We offer state-of-the-art testing, as well as a full range of care for our patients.



  ### Neuromuscular Disorders

- [Contact Us](#contact-us)
- [Specialty Clinics](#specialty-clinics)
- [Our Team](#our-team)
- [Research Overview](#research-overview)
- [Residency and Fellowship Information](#residency-and-fellowship-information)
 
   ## Contact Us

#####  Neurology Department 

 

 [ 725 Albany St., Boston, MA 02118   
BMC, Shapiro Center ](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/725+Albany+Street,+Boston,+MA) 

 [617.638.8456](tel:617.638.8456) 

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

 

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  ## Specialty Clinics

  [### Neurology

A department providing specialized evaluation and treatment for a wide range of brain and nerve conditions, including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, headaches, memory loss, and concussion.

 

 

 ](/departments/neurology)  ## Our Team

 

 ###  [Peter Siao-Tick-Chong, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/peter-siao-tick-chong-md) 

 Neurologist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/8057a626-4198-4258-93a7-f0c8f39da65f/Siao-Tick-Chong-Peter?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Ariel H Marks, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/ariel-h-marks-md) 

 Neurologist 

 

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  ## Research Overview

Our faculty has published extensively on novel EMG and nerve conduction techniques, the development of special electrodes, peripheral neuropathies, myasthenia gravis, and quality improvement.



  ## Residency and Fellowship Information

### Education and Training

A one-year ACGME-accredited [Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship](//www.bumc.bu.edu/neurology/education/subspecialty-fellowships/neuromuscular) is offered for graduates of an ACGME-accredited neurology residency training program. In addition, the neuromuscular faculty participate in the education and training of residents who wish to gain experience in neurophysiological testing and other procedures. Medical students may apply for a two-week neuromuscular elective. Trainees are invited to participate in clinical neurophysiology conferences.