Dr. Priya Dhawan is a neuromuscular neurologist who cares for patients with peripheral nerve, muscle and neuromuscular junction disorders.
Dhawan has expertise in treating neurological complications from systemic diseases and blood disorders, as well as amyloidosis (a condition in which abnormal proteins accumulate in tissue); evaluating patients with peripheral nerve injuries; and diagnosing hereditary muscle disorders. She has a strong interest in educating trainees in electrophysiological diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders.
Working with the University of Rwanda as part of an additional partnership with the University of British Columbia, Dhawan is active in global health efforts spanning medical education, patient care and research.
Dhawan earned her medical degree from the University of British Columbia. She completed a residency in adult neurology and a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine at the Mayo Clinic.
