DavidSSapersteinMD

Neurology • Scottsdale, AZ

Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurophysiology

Phoenix Neurological Associates

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Office
7054 E Cochise Road
Ste B230
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Phone+1 602-900-9404

Fax+1 602-903-6587

Summary

I am a board-certified neurologist and neuromuscular specialist focused on the diagnosis and management of disorders of nerve, muscle and autonomic nervous system, as well as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

Education & Training

University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 1997 - 1998
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Neurology, 1997
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumInternship, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1993
Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

AZ State Medical License 2005 - 2026
TX State Medical License 1997 - 2025
MN State Medical License 2019 - 2021
NV State Medical License 2019 - 2021
IL State Medical License 2019 - 2020
PA State Medical License 1996 - 1998
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Clinical Neurophysiology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neuromuscular Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Intergy EHR, Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC, 2013

Clinical Trials

Efficacy of Methotrexate in Myasthenia Gravis Start of enrollment: 2009 Apr 01
Completed
Phase 2
Combination Therapy in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Start of enrollment: 2008 Jun 01
Completed
Phase 1, Phase 2
Safety Study of High Doses of Zinc in ALS Patients Start of enrollment: 2010 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 1, Phase 2
International Guillain-Barré Syndrome Outcome Study Start of enrollment: 2012 May 01
COMPLETED
Rasagiline in Subjects With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Start of enrollment: 2013 Nov 21
Completed
Phase 2
Pilot Study of Acthar® Gel in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Neuropathy Start of enrollment: 2015 Aug 01
Withdrawn
Phase 2
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Unresolved issues with efgartigimod in CIDP, and broader concerns for future trial design.
Jonathan Katz, Liberty Jenkins, David Saperstein
Journal of the Neurological Sciences. 2025-01-15
Internal Tremor in Long COVID May Be a Symptom of Dysautonomia and Small Fiber Neuropathy.
Svetlana Blitshteyn, Ilene S Ruhoy, Lauren R Natbony, David S Saperstein
Neurology International. 2024-12-25
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and other common autonomic disorders are not functional neurologic disorders.
Svetlana Blitshteyn, Glenn J Treisman, Ilene S Ruhoy, David S Saperstein, Jill R Schofield
Frontiers in Neurology. 2024-01-01

Press Mentions

RE Pharmacy Announces New Infusion Center in Phoenix, AZOctober 3rd, 2019