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Dr. Allen Desena, MD
Pediatric Neurology* Age 49
Dr. Allen Desena, MD
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Dr. Allen Desena, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in Charlotte, NC.
Dr. Allen Desena, MD
1.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Allen Desena, MD

Pediatric Neurology* Age 49
Charlotte, NC
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Allen Desena, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in Charlotte, NC.

About Dr. Allen Desena, MD

Dr. Desena graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry. Dr. Allen Desena, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in Charlotte, NC and has 20 years experience. Dr. Desena currently practices at Atrium Health Neurosciences Institute and is affiliated with Mission Hospital, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Atrium Health Lincoln, Atrium Health Cleveland, Atrium Health Union, Piedmont Medical Network, MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Atrium Health Stanly, Atrium Health University City, Atrium Health Cabarrus, Atrium Health Anson, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge and Lexington Medical Center. Dr. Desena has experience treating conditions like Spinal Demyelination and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Desena's office accepts new patients. Dr. Desena is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spinal Demyelination
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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Spinal Demyelination
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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Difficulty With Walking
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Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
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Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
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Accepted Insurance Plans

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    Cigna PPO

Where Dr. Allen Desena, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Atrium Health Neurosciences Institute
    1225 Harding Pl Ste 4200, Charlotte, NC 28204

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Pediatric Neurology
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FAQs About Dr. Desena's Practice

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Dr. Desena frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Demyelination and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Allen Desena, MD is affiliated with Mission Hospital, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Atrium Health Lincoln, Atrium Health Cleveland, Atrium Health Union, Piedmont Medical Network, MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Atrium Health Stanly, Atrium Health University City, Atrium Health Cabarrus, Atrium Health Anson, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge and Lexington Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Allen Desena, MD holds board certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry
    2006
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Allen Desena, MD Practices

  • Mission Hospital

    509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC

  • Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

    200 Hawthorne Ln, Charlotte, NC

  • Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center

    10030 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC

  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center

    3188 Bellevue Ave, Cincinnati, OH

  • Atrium Health Lincoln

    433 McAlister Rd, Lincolnton, NC

  • Atrium Health Cleveland

    201 E Grover St, Shelby, NC

  • Atrium Health Union

    600 Hospital Dr, Monroe, NC

  • Piedmont Medical Network

    222 Herlong Ave S, Rock Hill, SC

  • MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center

    800 W Meeting St, Lancaster, SC

  • Atrium Health Stanly

    301 Yadkin St, Albemarle, NC

  • Atrium Health University City

    8800 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC

  • Atrium Health Cabarrus

    920 Church St N, Concord, NC

  • Atrium Health Anson

    2301 US Highway 74 W, Wadesboro, NC

  • Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

    1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC

  • Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge

    2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC

  • Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC

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