
Lawrence A Zeidman, MD
Specialties: Neurophysiology, Autonomic Disorders, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Neurology
Services: Amyloidosis, Myasthenia Gravis , Neuromuscular Disorders
Board Certification and Education
- ABEM-American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine - Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- ABPN-The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology
- ABPN-The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
- UCNS-United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties - Autonomic Disorders
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, IL, 2004
- Northwestern University - McGraw Medical Center, Neurology, IL, 2008
- Northwestern University - McGraw Medical Center, Internal Medicine, IL, 2005
- Rush University Medical Center, Clinical Neurophysiology, IL, 2009
About Me
Additional Education
- Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN)
Biographical Statement
Dr. Zeidman is approved as a licensed telemedicine provider in both the states of Michigan and Florida.
Dr. Zeidman is from Chicagoland and went to college, medical school, and neurology residency at Northwestern University. He did a neurophysiology fellowship at Rush and is boarded in neurology, neurophysiology, and electrodiagnostic medicine. He was previously at the University of Illinois-Chicago for 8 years, advancing to Associate Professor. As a neuromuscular specialist he started the Neuropathy clinic at UIC, was EMG director and got the EMG lab accredited by the AANEM, and he was the neurophysiology fellowship director. In January 2019 Dr. Zeidman became Neuromuscular-EMG director at Loyola University Medical Center. There he helped to restart the Peripheral Nerve Center, co-started the Loyola ALS Center, and participated in the Loyola Amyloidosis Clinic.
Dr. Zeidman has authored over 40 articles, chapters, and a book related to his research on a variety of neurological issues, particularly neuropathies and also bioethics issues in neuroscience. He has received clinical trial and translational grants for Small fiber neuropathy immunological research, and has published several papers and presented at neurology/neuromuscular meetings. He also was site investigator at Loyola for a trial of subcutaneous immunoglobulin in CIDP. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and a member of the American Academy of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
Title
- Senior Staff Neurologist, Neuromuscular Neurologist, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship Director
Care Philosophy
"I like working in a team-based model providing high quality care to patients in an academic medical center that engages in cutting edge research, and has a mission of teaching students and trainees in neurology. I try to go the extra mile to do everything possible to diagnose and treat patients in a compassionate and innovative way, while listening to the patients' needs."
Research Interests
- Clinical Trials for Peripheral Neuropathy, including Small Fiber Neuropathy, CIDP, and MMN
- Diagnostic workup in peripheral and autonomic/small fiber neuropathies
- EMG and ultrasound comparison diagnostics in neuropathies
- Bioethical and historical issues in neurology
Award & Honors
- Lawrence McHenry History of Neurology Award (2025)
- Octapharma Inc., Clinical Trial Grant recipient (2022)
- Charles M. Grant Foundation Clinical Research Grant recipient (2022)
- Wolf and Kettle Teaching Award winner, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (2020)
- University of Illinois-Chicago Neurology Department Seed Grant Recipient (2018)
Videos and Articles
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Locations
Hospital Privileges
- Henry Ford Hospital
- Henry Ford Macomb Hospital - Clinton Township
- Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
- Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
10/29/2024
Excellent, as always. This provider is awesome-he is knowledgeable, professional and he LISTENS very well. I saw 3 other neurologists before Dr. Zeidman. It took me over a year to find him. I am so blessed I found this wonderful, "old school" yet modern doctor.
10/21/2024
Dr. is a very specialized neurologist, his is a good listener & communicator and presents a feeling of caring and empathy.
10/12/2024
First time with this provider went very well. Knowledgeable, experienced, friendly
09/26/2024
My provider spent a long time with me and was attentive, compassionate to my illness and comprehensive with evaluation and follow up testing.
09/06/2024
I found Dr. Zeidman to be very thorough as he searches for he underlying cause of this autonomic dysfunction disorder.
08/25/2024
Informative and helpful
08/23/2024
Good AND helpful.
08/22/2024
Dr. Zeidman is attentive and thorough; he has a great bedside manner.
08/15/2024
I feel like he listens to my concerns and answers any questions I have.
07/12/2024
Good experience especially w/labwork.
06/21/2024
Very good. I have a rare muscle disease.
06/10/2024
Very caring person.
05/30/2024
The doctor was kind, professional, personable. Much better than any other neurologist I've seen (at other practices).
04/23/2024
The doctors and assistants were very helpful and courteous to my wife and I, they listened to what we were saying.
03/28/2024
Exemplary Service
03/23/2024
Dr. Zeidman was very considerate and spent the time to listen to me and explain things. I was very comfortable and pleased with his care.
03/19/2024
Very informative
03/14/2024
Very positive experience.
02/29/2024
Very caring and knowledgeable
02/22/2024
This provider is awesome. I feel like I am always respected & heard at Henry Ford!
02/09/2024
I have seen several neurologists prior to Dr. Ziedman. He is first who was knowledgeable regarding my problem and provided positive assistance with treatment.
12/03/2023
Very professional/explained well.
11/30/2023
I felt that Dr Zeidman was concerned about my health concern.
11/30/2023
The doctor was extremely attentive and truly mad me feel he was listening and understanding my concerns and feelings.
11/16/2023
I have a relatively rare neurological condition, I have seen several neurologists but they really had no understanding of it, Dr Zeidman was a breath of fresh air, I left the appointment feeling somewhat more Informed about my condition and less fearful for my future. I look forward to a long term relationship with him.
11/03/2023
Very good.