Why refer to a trained electrodiagnostic physician?

An electrodiagnostic physician undergoes special training in electrodiagnostic procedures. The knowledge and expertise gained from such specialized medical training optimizes the ability of the physician to consider appropriate differential diagnoses in planning and performing the electrodiagnostic examination. This expertise will help establish the diagnoses for your patient, determine the severity of the problem, identify the prognoses, and assist you in the proper management for your patient.