Michael Hehir, M.D.
James F. Howard Jr. MD Professor of Neuromuscular Disorders
Vice-Chair of Clinical Affairs, Department of Neurological Sciences
1 South Prospect Street, UHC - Arnold 2
Burlington, VT 05401
United States
- Princeton University, Artium Baccalaureatus
- University of Rochester School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
- University of Virginia, Residency
- University of Rochester School of Medicine, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship
- University of Rochester School of Medicine, Neuromuscular Fellowship
Department of Neurological Sciences
Area(s) of expertise
Clinical Interests
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- Inflammatory Myopathy
- Inherited Myopathies
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
Special Procedures
- Electromyography/Nerve Conduction Studies (EMG/NCS)
- Single Fiber EMG
- Skin Biopsy for Small Fiber Neuropathy
BIO
Maximizing a patient’s quality of life is at the center of my work. I want patients to know that my team works to identify a correct diagnosis to design individualized treatment plans that limit symptoms and side effects.
I’m focused on providing excellent, evidence-based care, building long-term relationships with patients, their families and caregivers; and advancing the field of neuromuscular neurology through research.
I’m always learning new things, and I enjoy teaching and mentoring students, residents, fellows and colleagues locally and nationally. I serve in leadership roles in the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and the Neuromuscular Study Group.
My research interests include measuring the side effect burden of treatments for patients with neurological conditions, as well as remote monitoring of patients, and evaluating novel treatments for patients with myasthenia gravis and other neuromuscular disorders.
Courses
Program Director, ACGME accredited UVM Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship
Publications
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/hehir.michael.1/bibliography/public/
Awards and Achievements
- 2014 UVM Robert Hamill M.D. Neurology Faculty Teaching Award
- 2016 Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Physician of the Year
- 2022 Guest Editor, Myopathies and Neuromuscular Junction Disorders Issue of CONTINUUM Lifelong Learning Neurology
- 2024 UVM Gregory Holmes M.D. Neurological Sciences Physician Scholar Award
- 2020-2025 Elected Board Member of the Neuromuscular Study Group
Bio
Maximizing a patient’s quality of life is at the center of my work. I want patients to know that my team works to identify a correct diagnosis to design individualized treatment plans that limit symptoms and side effects.
I’m focused on providing excellent, evidence-based care, building long-term relationships with patients, their families and caregivers; and advancing the field of neuromuscular neurology through research.
I’m always learning new things, and I enjoy teaching and mentoring students, residents, fellows and colleagues locally and nationally. I serve in leadership roles in the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and the Neuromuscular Study Group.
My research interests include measuring the side effect burden of treatments for patients with neurological conditions, as well as remote monitoring of patients, and evaluating novel treatments for patients with myasthenia gravis and other neuromuscular disorders.
Awards and Achievements
- 2014 UVM Robert Hamill M.D. Neurology Faculty Teaching Award
- 2016 Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Physician of the Year
- 2022 Guest Editor, Myopathies and Neuromuscular Junction Disorders Issue of CONTINUUM Lifelong Learning Neurology
- 2024 UVM Gregory Holmes M.D. Neurological Sciences Physician Scholar Award
- 2020-2025 Elected Board Member of the Neuromuscular Study Group