https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About After completing his medical degree at Madras Medical College in India, Dr. Hemanth Rao of Charlotte, NC, undertook his postdoctoral training in the United States. He finished an internship at Mount Sinai School of Medicine’s Elmhurst Hospital Center and subsequently spent several years as a resident at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Hemanth Rao then completed an EMG neuromuscular disease fellowship at the Washington University School of Medicine. Following the completion of his training, Dr. Rao spent one year practicing in Louisiana at the Green Clinic before relocating to Charlotte, NC, where he founded the Neurological Institute. He continues to serve as the company’s president and CEO, in addition to running United Sleep Medicine. Dr. Rao maintains membership with the American Academy of Neurology and is board certified by the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is also a dedicated clinical researcher, who has worked on dozens of studies over the years. en-us 2017-03-25 10:46:38 UTC 2025-11-17 03:06:45 UTC hello@padlet.com HemanthRaoCharlotteNC https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About/wish/171557971 Dr. Hemanth Rao has served as the president and CEO of the Neurological Institute in Charlotte, NC, for more than 20 years. Dr. Hemanth Rao of Charlotte, NC, has developed in-depth knowledge of many diseases, including myasthenia gravis.

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the neuromuscular system. It develops due to an interruption in nerve signaling at the neuromuscular junction, where the nerves relay messages to the muscles. 

In a healthy nervous system, a neurotransmitter known as acetylcholine bridges the neuromuscular synapse and attaches to receptors in the muscles. This activates the receptors and prompts the muscle to contract. In a patient with myasthenia gravis, however, antibodies change or destroy the receptors in the muscle and prevent normal muscle contraction.

A patient with this condition typically experiences abnormal levels of muscle weakness and fatigue, most often during exertion. The muscles involved in eye movement are often the first affected, although some patients initially notice changes in facial expression, difficulty swallowing, or slurred speech as the first signs. 

Some patients with myasthenia gravis experience only localized symptoms, such as those affecting the face or limbs, while others show more universal signs. In these patients, the muscles that control breathing may be affected.]]> 2017-05-12 18:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About/wish/171557971 HemanthRaoCharlotteNC https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About/wish/173523520 A neurologist who completed his residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in 1994, Dr. Hemanth Rao functions as CEO of The Neurological Institute in Charlotte, NC. In this role, Dr. Hemanth Rao leverages almost three decades of experience to help patients who have neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (MS). Three common symptoms of MS include:

1. Issues with vision. People with MS often experience optic nerve inflammation that leads to blurred or double vision and, in some cases, complete loss of vision. The degeneration of the optic nerve often occurs over long periods of time, making it difficult to notice at first.

2. Fatigue. The level of fatigue the condition causes is often overwhelming to the point where conducting daily activities represents a steep challenge. Some find that feelings of fatigue worsen in warm weather or following exercise.

3. Muscle issues. MS may cause the patient’s muscles to contract tightly, leading to painful spasms, or stiffen to the point where movement is difficult. Others find themselves feeling weak.]]> 2017-05-24 01:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About/wish/173523520 HemanthRaoCharlotteNC https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About/wish/178232253 Based in Charlotte, NC, Dr. Hemanth Rao is a neurologist with an extensive background of involvement in clinical trials. Currently the president and CEO of the Neurological Institute in Charlotte, Dr. Hemanth Rao has participated in clinical studies that investigate multiple sclerosis (MS) and similar neurological conditions.

Medical professionals classify MS into four types, each of which is characterized by a slightly differing disease progression. The four types of MS are:

1. Relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS). The most common form of MS, RRMS is characterized by temporary periods of flare-ups, relapses, and recovery. Most people who have MS are given this diagnosis at first.

2. Secondary-progressive MS (SPMS). In this type of MS, symptoms become progressively worse over time. Periods of relapse and remission may still occur, but the overall trend is toward more severe symptoms. It is normal for people with an RRMS diagnosis to eventually transition to SPMS.

3. Primary-progressive MS (PPMS). This rare type of MS is like SPMS, but occurs without any periodic relapses or remissions.

4. Progressive-relapsing MS (PRMS). This is the least-common form of MS. Patients with PRMS experience steadily worsening conditions and acute relapses. They do not ever experience periods of remission in this severe form of MS.]]> 2017-07-07 02:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About/wish/178232253 HemanthRaoCharlotteNC https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About/wish/178892853 Dr. Hemanth Rao of Charlotte, NC, has served as the president and CEO of the Neurological Institute since 1996 and in 2013 became the medical director of neurology for Carolina's ContinueCare. In his medical career in Charlotte, NC, Dr. Hemanth Rao has focused particularly on topics such as neuroimmunology.

A term dating back to the 1960s, neuroimmunology refers to the study of the interactions between the immune system and the central nervous system. Although normal function of the immune system includes protection of the nervous system, sometimes malfunctions in the immune system can lead to neurological issues.

For example, autoimmune conditions may result when the immune system becomes activated against the neurological system and begins attacking the nerves in the body, spinal cord, or brain as if they were foreign invaders. These conditions include multiple sclerosis, myasthenia Gravis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, transverse myelitis, and optic neuritis.

As neuroimmunology continues to develop, researchers discover more areas where the immune system may lead to neurodegenerative diseases. It may even play a significant part in mental health disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders.

]]> 2017-07-17 20:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About/wish/178892853 HemanthRaoCharlotteNC https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About/wish/179596154 2017-07-27 18:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About/wish/179596154 HemanthRaoCharlotteNC https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About/wish/181143563 In preparation for his career serving patients in Charlotte, NC, Dr. Hemanth Rao completed his neurology residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, after which he completed his fellowship in EMG neuromuscular disease at the Washington University School of Medicine. Now an experienced neurologist, Dr. Hemanth Rao provides a high standard of care to people in Charlotte, NC, with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other challenges. 

The nervous symptom is made of neuron cells that form a network centered on the brain and spinal cord. Each neuron in this network is protected by a “coat” called myelin, which also facilitates communication from neuron to neuron. 

In MS patients, the myelin undergoes significant damage, resulting in scarring that interrupts signals sent by the brain. This gives rise to MS symptoms, including numbness, paralysis, tremors, fatigue, balance troubles, and blurry vision.

Depending on the patient, MS symptoms can vary widely. In some people, symptoms come and go in a cycle called relapsing-remitting. Scientists do not know what causes myelin damage in MS patients, but there is broad consensus that MS is likely an autoimmune disorder, which means that the patient’s own immune system is attacking the myelin.In preparation for his career serving patients in Charlotte, NC, Dr. Hemanth Rao completed his neurology residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, after which he completed his fellowship in EMG neuromuscular disease at the Washington University School of Medicine. Now an experienced neurologist, Dr. Hemanth Rao provides a high standard of care to people in Charlotte, NC, with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other challenges. 

The nervous symptom is made of neuron cells that form a network centered on the brain and spinal cord. Each neuron in this network is protected by a “coat” called myelin, which also facilitates communication from neuron to neuron. 

In MS patients, the myelin undergoes significant damage, resulting in scarring that interrupts signals sent by the brain. This gives rise to MS symptoms, including numbness, paralysis, tremors, fatigue, balance troubles, and blurry vision.

Depending on the patient, MS symptoms can vary widely. In some people, symptoms come and go in a cycle called relapsing-remitting. Scientists do not know what causes myelin damage in MS patients, but there is broad consensus that MS is likely an autoimmune disorder, which means that the patient’s own immune system is attacking the myelin.]]> 2017-08-15 19:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About/wish/181143563 HemanthRaoCharlotteNC https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About/wish/198487658 2017-10-18 23:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About/wish/198487658 HemanthRaoCharlotteNC https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About/wish/198487839 2017-10-18 23:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About/wish/198487839 HemanthRaoCharlotteNC https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About/wish/198488135 2017-10-18 23:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/HemanthRaoCharlotteNC/About/wish/198488135