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CURRICULUM VITAE
Mark A. Ferrante, MD
6614 Heronswood Cove
Memphis, TN 38119
228.365.6906
Current Positions
· Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
· Director, EMG Laboratory, VAMC
· Co-Directory, Neurophysiology Fellowship
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Board Certification
· American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
-Certified, 6/1995; recertified, 8/2005; recertified, 8/2013
· Added Qualifications in Neurophysiology (ABPN)
-Certified, 4/1997; Recertified, 8/2007
· American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM)
-Certified, 4/1998; Recertified, 8/2008
· Clinical Neuromuscular Medicine (ABPN)
-Certified, 9/2008
Other Academic Honors
· Professorships
o Professor of Neurology – University of Tennessee (2009-present)
o Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology – Tulane University (2003-2009)
· Awards
o 2011 AAET National Distinguished Educator Award
· Authored Textbooks
o The Principles of EMG: What We Measure and What It Means (2012)
· Board Examiner: American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
o 1999; 2000; 2005; 2006; 2009; 2010; 2011
· Ad Hoc Reviewer
o Clinical Neuropharmacology (1999-2004)
o Muscle and Nerve (2003-present)
o Parkinsonism & Related Disorders (2012-2013)
· Course Director, AAN, Brachial Plexus Assessment
o 1999; 2000; 2001; 2002; 2009
· Course Faculty, AAN
o 1996; 1997; 1998; 1999; 2003; 2004; 2005; 2006
· Course Director, AANEM, The Principles and Practice of EMG: What we measure and what it means
o 2011; 2012; 2013; 2014
· Course Faculty, AANEM
o 1994; 2000; 2001; 2002; 2006; 2008; 2011; 2012; 2013; 2014
· AANEM Committee Member
o Lumbosacral Radiculopathy Task Force
o Neuromuscular Medicine Self-Assessment Examination Committee
o Technologist Education Committee
· Invited Reviews
o Ferrante MA. Brachial plexopathies: classification, causes, and consequences. Muscle and Nerve 2004;30:547-568.
o Ferrante MA. The thoracic outlet syndromes. Muscle and Nerve 2012;45:780-795.
· Prestigious Speaking Engagements
o Guest speaker, Harvard-Boston Medical Center Joint Lectureship and Grand Rounds
§ Neuralgic Amyotrophy (Parsonage-Turner Syndrome), Boston, December 11, 2001.
o Guest speaker, European International Vascular Surgery Symposium
§ University Hospitals Leuven, Gasthuisberg campus
· True neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome, Leuven, Belgium, December 6, 2012
· Website Editor, AANEM, Brachial Plexus, 11/08
· Website Course, AAET, Brachial Plexus
Post-Fellowship Activity:
· Professor (8/3/2009-present) and Neurophysiology Fellowship Co-Director (5/4/2013-present), Department of Neurology
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and
Director, EMG Laboratory, VA Medical Center
Memphis, Tennessee
· Staff neurologist and EMG laboratory director (2/1/2010 – 11/30/2012)
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center
Seguin, TX
· Professor, Department of Neurology (8/3/2009-12/31/10)
University of Tennessee Health Science Center and
Director, EMG Laboratory, VA Medical Center
Memphis, Tennessee
Honors: Exceptional Dedication to Duty Award
· Clinical Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship (7/01/07 – 6/30/08)
Ohio State University
Department of Neurology
Columbus, Ohio 43210
· Explanation of Unemployment (1/05-6/07)
· Cancer treatment (1/05-6/07)
· Requested that OSU create an ACGME-approved Clinical Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship (start date was 7/07)
· Director, Gulf Coast EMG Laboratories (2/02 – 12/04)
Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists
1720-A Medical Park Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532
Telephone: 228.546.3234 (Alexander Blevens, MD)
· Regional Director, EMG Laboratories (1/99-1/02)
NeuroDiagnostics, Inc.
Office Manager, Ms. Traci Dedor (816.547.1383)
o Destroyed by hurricane Katrina and not reopened
· Chief, Department of Neurology and Director, EMG Laboratory (10/94-3/00)
Keesler Medical Center
Keesler Air Force Base, MS
Honors: United States Air Force Meritorious Service Award
Fellowship Training:
· The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
o EMG and Clinical Neuromuscular Fellowship, 7/93-6/94
o EEG and Epilepsy Fellowship 7/94-10/94
Honors:
· 3rd prize, 19th Annual CCF Neuroscience Research Competition
· AANEM Junior Member Recognition Award Recipient
· Golseth Recognition Award Nominee
Residency Training:
Neurology Residency, 7/90-6/93
Wilford Hall Medical Center
Honors:
· Chief Resident
· Resident of the quarter (10-12/92)
· Guest speaker AMEDD meeting (1992)
*Outstanding resident speaker award
Internship:
Internal Medicine Internship, 7/89-7/90
Keesler AFB, Mississippi
Honors:
· Jeopardy player at National Internal Medicine Competition
· Society of Air Force Physicians – guest speaker
· ACP regional meeting - guest speaker
o *Certificate of Merit Award
· Diagnostician of the Year -2nd place
· Hall of Fame Award – awarded to top three interns
Medical Education:
University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida (8/85-5/89)
Honors:
· Academic merit scholarship (awarded to the top 3 medical students at the end of the first academic year)
· Public Sector Medicine volunteer, 1985-1989
· First place term paper competition
Undergraduate Education:
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
· Degree: BS (Microbiology), 1985
· GPA: 4.0
Honors:
· 1-year academic scholarship awarded to the top 40 accepted applicants of each entering class
· President's Honor Roll, all years enrolled
· Phi Kappa Beta Honor Society
Neurology In-Service Examination Scores:
· PGY-2 (March, 1991): 96th Percentile
· PGY-3 (March, 1992): 100th Percentile --- (highest score in country)
· PGY-4 (March, 1993): 98th Percentile
Electrodiagnostic Medicine In-Service Examination Score
· PGY-3 (May, 1992): 100th Percentile --- (highest score in country)
Medical Society Memberships
· American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
o AAN Section Membership
§ Clinical Neurophysiology Section
§ Neuromuscular Section
· American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
· Society of Air Force Physicians
· Texas Medical Association
· Guadalupe County Medical Society
Podcasts (2)
Ferrante MA. Brachial Plexopathies. American Academy of Neurology (AAN), June, 2014.
Ferrante MA. The thoracic outlet syndromes. American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM), July, 2012.
Textbooks (1)
Ferrante MA. EMG: What We Measure and What It Means. American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Publisher, 2012.
Published Abstracts, Articles, and Invited Reviews (34)
Ferrante MA. Brachial plexopathies. Continuum 2014;20(6) (in press).
Tsao BE, Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ, Shields RW Jr. Electrodiagnostic features of true neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome. Muscle Nerve 2014;49:724-727.
Ferrante MA. The thoracic outlet syndromes. Muscle and Nerve 2012;45:780-795.
Ferrante MA. Electrodiagnostic assessment of the brachial plexus. Neurol Clin N Am 2012;30:551-580.
Mainali S, Ferrante MA. The dermatologic manifestations of arsenic toxicity. Neurology 2011;76:525(Abstract).
Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ. The timing and distribution of triggers among 268 bouts of neuralgic amyotrophy. Muscle Nerve ,2011.
Juel VC (Committee Chair), Amato AA, Doshi JA, Ferrante MA, et al. 2011 AANEM Neuromuscular Medicine Self-Assessment Examination (Part I) and Review Session (Part II). May, 2011.
Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ. The timing and distribution of triggers among 268 bouts of neuralgic amyotrophy. Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology, 2011.
Cho SC, Ferrante MA, Levin KH, Harmon RL, So, YT. Utility of electrodiagnostic testing in evaluating patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy: An evidence-based review (AANEM Practice Topic). Muscle Nerve 2010;42:276-282.
Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ. The timing and distribution of triggers among 268 bouts of neuralgic amyotrophy. Neurology 2010;74(Supplement 2):A529 (Highlighted Abstract).
Brachial plexus injury recovery: reinnervation. Outreach: The United Brachial Plexus Network 2010; Spring Issue 24:6-9.
Juel VC (Committee Chair), Doshi JA, Ensrud ER, Ferrante MA, et al. 2010 AANEM Neuromuscular Medicine Self-Assessment Examination (Part I) and Review Session (Part II). May, 2010.
Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ. The distribution of lesions among 281 neuralgic amyotrophy patients. Neurology 2009;72(Supplement 3):A220 (Abstract).
Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ. The demographic features of neuralgic amyotrophy. Neurology 2009;72(Supplement 3):A220 (Highlighted Abstract).
Juel VC (Committee Chair), Amato AA, Chiodo AE, Ensrud ER, Ferrante MA, et al. 2009 AANEM Neuromuscular Medicine Self-Assessment Examination (Part I) and Review Session (Part II). May, 2009.Ferrante MA.
Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ. Lesion distributions among neuralgic amyotrophy patients. Muscle and Nerve 2008;38:1372 (Abstract).
Ferrante MA. Brachial plexopathies: classification, causes, and consequences. Muscle and Nerve 2004;30:547-568.
Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ. "Backwards" carpal tunnel syndrome: Sustained gripping versus repetitive movements. Muscle and Nerve 2003;12 (Supplement):S15 (Abstract).
Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ. Electrodiagnostic approach to the patient with suspected brachial plexopathy. Neurol Clin N Am 2002;20:423-450.
Ferrante M, Wilbourn A. An unusual presentation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ALS and Other Motor Neuron Disorders 2000;1(Supplement 3):94 (Abstract).
Wilbourn A, Ferrante M. An uncommon motor neuron disease: Segmental MND. ALS and Other Motor Neuron Disorders 2000; 1(Supplement 3): 93-94 (Abstract).
Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ. Two lower trunk brachial plexopathies have unique electrodiagnostic features. J Clin Neurophysiology 1999;16:169.
Amato AA, Kagan-Hallet K, Jackson CE, Lampkin S, Wolfe GI, Ferrante MA, Bigio EH, Barohn RJ. The wide spectrum of myofibrillar myopathy suggests a multifactorial etiology and pathogenesis. Neurology 1998;51:1646-1655.
Ferrante MA. Electricity-induced Brown-Sequard syndrome and polyneuropathy. Muscle and Nerve 1998;21(11):1594-1595.
Amato AA, Kagan-Hallet K, Ferrante M, Barohn RJ. The spectrum of myofibrillary myopathy (MFM): A report of 5 patients. Neurology 1998;50:A23-A24 (Abstract).
Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ. The characteristic electrodiagnostic features of Kennedy’s disease. Muscle Nerve 1997;20:323-329.
Shaibani A, Harati Y, Amato A, Ferrante M. Miyoshi myopathy with vacuoles. Neurology 1997;48:A195 (Abstract).
Reynolds AJ, Ferrante MA. Myofibrillar myopathy with abnormal foci of desmin reactivity. Southern Medical Journal 1997;90:S61.
Smith JP, Ferrante MA. Electricity-induced Brown-Sequard syndrome and transient polyneuropathy. Southern Medical Journal 1997;90:S61.
Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ. The heterogeneity of clinical and electrical onset patterns of Kennedy’s disease. 1996;Muscle Nerve 19(9):1210 (Abstract).
Donato AA, Ferrante MA. Miyoshi myopathy presenting in an active duty member: case report and recommendations for prerecruitment laboratory screening. Southern Medical Journal 1996;89:S58.
Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ. The utility of various sensory nerve conduction responses in assessing brachial plexopathies. Muscle and Nerve 1995;18:1-11.
Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ. The utility of various upper extremity sensory nerve conduction responses in assessing brachial plexopathies. Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology 1995;97:14P (Abstract).
Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ. The heterogeneity of clinical and electrical onset patterns of Kennedy’s disease. Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology 1995;97:14P (Abstract).
Ferrante MA, Dolan MJ. Q fever meningoencephalitis in a soldier returning from the Persian Gulf War. Clinical Infectious Diseases 1993;16:489-96.
Book chapters (24)
Ferrante MA, Kissel JT. Neoplastic plexopathies. In, Newton HB, Jolesz FA (eds): Handbook of Neuro-oncology and Neuroimaging, 2nd ed. New York City, Elsevier, 2014 (in press).
Ferrante MA. The electrodiagnostic examination of peripheral nerve injuries. In, Mackinnon SE (ed): Nerve Surgery. New York City, Thieme Medical Publishers, 2013 (in press).
Ferrante M, Tsao B. Brachial plexopathies. In, Katirji B, Kaminski HJ, Preston DC, Ruff RL, Shapiro BE (eds): Neuromuscular Disorders in Clinical Practice, 2nd ed. Boston, Butterworth Heinemann, 2013.
Tsao B, Ferrante M. Non-vasculitis ischemic neuropathies. In, Katirji B, Kaminski HJ, Preston DC, Ruff RL, Shapiro BE (eds): Neuromuscular Disorders in Clinical Practice, 2nd ed. Boston, Butterworth Heinemann, 2013.
Ferrante MA. Basic principles and practice of electromyography. In, Younger DS (ed): Motor Disorders, 3rd ed. Spring Book Design, 2013:83-106.
Ferrante MA. Plexopathy in cancer. In, Stubblefield M, O’Dell M (eds): Cancer Rehabilitation: Principles & Practice. New York City, Demos Medical Publishing, 2009, pp 567-589.
Ferrante MA, Kissel JT. Neoplastic plexopathies. In, Newton HB, Jolesz FA (eds): Handbook of Neuro-oncology and Neuroimaging. New York City, Elsevier, 2008, pp 90-101.
Ferrante MA. Endogenous metabolic disorders. In, Goetz CG (ed): Textbook of Clinical Neurology, 3rd ed. Philadelphia, WB Saunders, 2007, pp 499-521.
Ferrante MA. Muscle Enzymes and Biopsy. In, Body Fluid and Tissue Analysis, In, Goetz CG (ed): Textbook of Clinical Neurology, 3rd ed. Philadelphia, WB Saunders, 2007, pp 827-864.
Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ. Basic principles and practice of electromyography. In, Younger DS (ed): Motor Disorders, 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2006, pp 15-37.
Wilbourn AJ, Ferrante MA. Upper limb neuropathies: Long thoracic (nerve to serratus anterior), suprascapular, axillary, musculocutaneous, radial, ulnar, medial antebrachial cutaneous. In Dyck PJ, Thomas PK (eds): Peripheral Neuropathy, 4th ed., Volume 2. Philadelphia, WB Saunders, 2005, pp 1463-1486.
Wilbourn AJ, Ferrante MA. Clinical Electromyography, In, Joynt RJ, Griggs RC (eds): Baker’s Clinical Neurology on CD-range of motion. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003 edition.
Ferrante MA. Endogenous Metabolic Disorders. In, Goetz CG (ed): Textbook of Clinical Neurology, 2nd ed. Philadelphia, WB Saunders, 2003, pp 801-837.
Ferrante MA. Muscle Enzymes and Biopsy. In, Body Fluid and Tissue Analysis, In, Goetz CG (ed): Textbook of Clinical Neurology, 2nd ed. Philadelphia, WB Saunders, 2003, pp 499-503.
Wilbourn AJ, Ferrante MA. Plexopathies. In, Pourmand R (ed): Neuromuscular Diseases—Expert Clinicians’ Views. Boston, Butterworth Heinemann, 2001, pp 493-527.
Wilbourn AJ, Ferrante MA. Clinical Electromyography, Section 2 (Neurodiagnostic Studies), Chapter 5. In, Joynt RJ, Griggs RC (eds): Baker’s Clinical Neurology on CD-ROM. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2000 edition, record 7592-8248.
Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ. Plexopathies. In, Levin KH, Luders, HO (eds): Comprehensive Clinical Neurophysiology. Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Co, 2000, pp 201-214.
Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ. Myopathies. In, Levin KH, Luders, HO (eds): Comprehensive Clinical Neurophysiology. Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Co, 2000, pp 268-280.
Ferrante MA, Wilbourn AJ. Basic principles and practice of electromyography. In, Younger DS (ed): Motor Disorders. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 1999, pp 19-44.
Ferrante MA. Forearm Exercise Testing and Muscle biopsy. In, Goetz CG, Pappert EJ (eds): Textbook of Clinical Neurology. Philadelphia, WB Saunders, 1998, pp 462-469.
Ferrante MA. Endogenous Metabolic Disorders. In, Goetz CG, Pappert EJ (eds): Textbook of Clinical Neurology. Philadelphia, WB Saunders, 1998, pp 731-767.
Wilbourn AJ, Ferrante MA. Chapter 6: Clinical Electromyography. In, Joynt RJ, Griggs RC (eds): Clinical Neurology: Looseleaf and CD-ROM. Philadelphia, Lippincott-Raven, 1998 edition.
Ferrante MA. Occupational risks associated with cosmetology. In, Alexiou NG (ed): Occupational and Environmental Health Compendium, June, 1986.
Ferrante M, Mamel JJ. Nutritional Guidelines. In, University of South Florida College of Medicine Senior Elective Course, 1989.
Published courses (16)
Ferrante MA. Nerve conduction studies: What we measure and what it means. In, 2013 AANEM Course Principles of NCS and Needle EMG (Course Director: Ferrante MA). 60th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, San Antonio, Texas, October, 2013.
Ferrante MA. Nerve conduction studies: What we measure and what it means. In, 2012 AANEM Course Principles of NCS and Needle EMG (Course Director: Ferrante MA). 59th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Orlando, Florida, October, 2012.