Department of Neurology
USF Health · College of Medicine

Jan K. Korthals, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor of Neurology
Contact Info
Address: 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd,
MDC-55
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: (813) 974-3743
Fax: (813) 974-7655
Email: jkorthal@health.usf.edu

Education
Medical School: Medical School of Gdansk, Poland
Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center (Neurology)
Fellowship: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
(Neuromuscular Diseases & Electromyography)

 

Interests
Clinical Interests:

Neuromuscular Disorders with special interest in Peripheral Neuropathies

Research Interests:

Ischemic and diabetic neuropathies

Board Certification(s)
  • American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
  • Specialties:
  • Neuromuscular Medicine & Electromyography (EMG)
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    Selected Publications

    Korthals JK, Maki H, Korthals MA, Prockop LD. Nerve and muscle damage after experimental thrombosis of large artery. Electrophysiology and Morphology. J Neurol Sci ;1996;136:24-30.

    Korthals JK, Korthals MA, GonzalvoA. Perineurial hemorrhage in ischemic nerve after anticoagulation. Acta Neuropathologica 1994;88:273-275

    Korthals JK, for the Diabetes Control and Complication Trial Research Group. The effect of intensive treatment of diabetes on the development and progression of long-term, complications in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. N Engl J Med 1993;329:977—86.

    Korthals JK, Korthals MA, Wisniewski HM. Progression of regeneration after nerve infarction. Brain Research 1991;552:41-46

    Korthals JK, Korthals MA. Muscle vulnerability to ischemic damage is decreased in experimental diabetes mellitus. J Neurol Sci 1990;99:147-152