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Methodist Neurology Associates

Our Physicians

Larry Tran, M.D.

College: Baylor University 2003, Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience & Biology
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 2007
Internship:Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 2008
Residency: Residency, Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine 2011
Fellowship: Clinical Neurophysiology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 2012
Board Certified: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Special Interests/Expertise: Neuropathy/Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Peripheral Nerve Disorders, Motor Neuron Diseases Including ALS, Neuromuscular Junction Disorders Including Myasthenia Gravis, Epilepsy/Seizures, Stroke, Headaches/Migraines
Professional Activity: American Academy of Neurology, Texas Neurological Society

Dr. Tran specializes in a full range of neurological disorders with a special emphasis in neuromuscular diseases and epilepsy. He has completed a clinical neurophysiology fellowship in electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies, and electroencephalography (EEG).

While in training, Dr. Tran was awarded Outstanding Intern of the Medicine Clerkship along with service Chief Resident of the Neurology Department at Baylor College of Medicine in 2010.

"My mission is the service of my patients through the complexity that is the field of neurology while delivering quality care in a patient oriented environment. I strive to achieve open communication with my patients in an effort to work as a team to develop treatment plans, all the while keeping them updated on the latest advances in treatment and care." - Larry Tran, M.D.

M. Faisal Khan, M.D., D, ABSM

College:Government College, Lahore, Pakistan 1993
Medical School: King Edward Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan 1999
Clinical Observership: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Jersey City Program 2002
Internship: Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Jersey City Program 2003
Residency:Neurology, University of Nebraska/Creighton University 2006
Fellowship: Neurophysiology/Sleep, Duke University Medical Center 2008
Board Certified: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Sleep Medicine
Special Interests/Expertise: Stroke, Epilepsy with Monitoring Unit, Sleep Apnea/Insomnia, Headaches/Migraines, Movement Disorders/Parkinson's Disease, Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease, Neuropathy/Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Neuromuscular Disorders/Myasthenia Gravis
Professional Activity: Reviewer - Sleep Section, Medscape Journal of Medicine, member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Pakistan International Neurosciency Society, Texas Neurological Society

Dr. Khan specializes in a wide range of neurological disorders with a special emphasis on sleep disorders and seizures. He has completed a sleep medicine fellowship at Duke University Medical Center.

He remains active in his field and has been published in several peer-reviewed national journals and has collaborated in research studies with colleagues from Harvard and Duke. Most recently, he was Director of the Neurodiagnostic and Sleep Center at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton.

Dr. Khan is fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi and his hobbies include sports such as soccer and cricket. He is married with a daughter and two young sons.

"My goal is to provide superior care to my patients. I am in a profession known for constantly advancing technology, and I'm always at the forefront of these advances. I provide each patient with a full understanding of treatment options, with the goal of achieving the highest quality of life with the least amount of risk." - M. Faisal Khan, M.D.

Eddie L. Patton Jr., M.D.

College: Xavier University 1999, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Alabama State University 2001, Master of Science in Biology
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine 2005
Internship:Internal Medicine, St. John Hospital and Medical Center 2006
Residency: Residency, Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine 2009
Fellowship: Neuromuscular Diseases, Baylor College of Medicine 2011
Special Interests/Expertise: Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease, Headaches/Migraines, Movement Disorders/Parkinson's Disease, Muscle and Nerve Biopsies, Muscle Disorders, Neuromuscular Junction Disorders including Myasthenia Gravis, Neuropathy/Carpal Tunnel Syndrome/Peripheral Nerve Disorders, Stroke, Motor Neuron Diseases including ALS
Professional Activity: American Academy of Neurology, Houston Medical Forum, Texas Medical Association, Texas Neurological Society

Dr. Patton is interested in the full range of neurological specialties. He specializes in neuromuscular diseases for which he received a fellowship from Baylor College of Medicine in 2011. He served for two years on the board of the Texas Neurological Society (TNS) for the past 2 years as Chairman of the Resident and Fellows section of TNS.

He has been published and presented several times on topics ranging from neuromuscular disease cases to new treatments and technologies for stroke and even on the affects of spirituality on end of life decision making.

While in medical school, Dr. Patton was involved in several political organizations in which he held positions such as Class Vice President of the class of 2005 for years one and two and was then elected to an executive board position as Organization of Student Representatives for the AAMC representing Wayne State. He holds a black belt in U.S. Yoshukai karate and is involved in a wide range of community service and political activities. He also enjoys playing basketball and golf.

"My mission is to provide quality and compassionate neurological care to my patients. I strive to establish trust and good communication with patients and their families regarding care and treatment. I am committed to ensuring that I keep my patients at the forefront of advances in neurological treatments and technology." - Eddie L. Patton Jr., M.D.