Dr. Abigail Nancy Schwaede, MD

Dr. Abigail Schwaede is a neurologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the nervous system and muscle function. She earned her medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and has been practicing for 12 years, developing expertise in complex neurological disorders.

Dr. Schwaede practices at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, where she focuses on caring for patients with muscular dystrophy, including Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy. She treats individuals experiencing muscle weakness and uses specialized diagnostic procedures like electromyogram and nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve and muscle function. Her treatment approach includes coordinating physical therapy and strength training programs to help patients maintain mobility and function.