John Robert Rinker II MD
Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis
Associate Professor, Neurology, University of Alabama School of Medicine
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1717 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
Phone+1 800-822-8816
Fax+1 205-933-4497
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Summary
- Dr. John Rinker II is a neurologist based in Birmingham, AL, specializing in neuroimmunology with a focus on multiple sclerosis. He completed his medical education at the Medical College of Georgia in 2001 and his neurology residency at Washington University in St. Louis in 2005. He is experienced in general neurology and multiple sclerosis, with various published works on the subject, including studies on dietary interventions, symptomatic aspects of MS, and prognostic value of CSF studies. He has contributed to the field with several publications, one of which includes a feasibility trial on lithium in progressive multiple sclerosis. He has extensive experience with medical education, specifically directing the Neurology clerkship and developing curriculum innovations for third year medical students.
Education & Training
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Neurology, 2001 - 2005
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
AL State Medical License 2007 - 2025
GA State Medical License Active through 1985
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
Clinical Trials
- A Pilot Study of Lithium in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Start of enrollment: 2011 May 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsFunctional outcomes of diets in multiple sclerosis (FOOD for MS): Protocol for a parallel arm randomized feeding trial for low glycemic load and calorie restriction.Kat Martin, Stacey S Cofield, Anne H Cross, Amy M Goss, Cyrus A Raji
Contemporary Clinical Trials. 2024-08-01 - 11 citationsFeasibility of improving dietary quality using a telehealth lifestyle intervention for adults with multiple sclerosis.Brooks C. Wingo, John R. Rinker, Amy M. Goss, Kathryn Green, Victoria Wicks
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 2020-09-11 - 6 citationsRandomized feasibility trial to assess tolerance and clinical effects of lithium in progressive multiple sclerosis.John R. Rinker, William Meador, Peter H. King
Heliyon. 2020-07-01
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