About Dr. Newman
Dr. Newman

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With over 25 years’ experience in Neurology, Dr. Richard Newman is Fellowship trained by the National Institute of Health in Movement Disorders.  At First Choice Medical Group in Melbourne, Florida, he currently specializes in the treatment of balance and movement challenges relating to metabolic muscle and brain disorders, spine disorders and injuries, Tourette Syndrome, Alzheimer’s Disease, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Dystonia and Parkinson’s Disease, among others; stroke management; vertigo; autism and Attention Deficit Disorder. A graduate of State University of New York - Buffalo, School of Medicine in New York, Dr. Newman completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo, New York.  He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, and a member of the American Medical Association and Florida Medical Association. Dr. Newman is currently welcoming new patients at First Choice Medical Group and he looks forward to building lasting relationships to help you with finding better health and wellbeing. Most major forms of insurance are accepted. Hospital Privileges: Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital (Affiliate Staff) Wuesthoff Medical Center Rockledge
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Specialty

Conditions Treated 

  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Autism
  • Dementia
  • Dystonia
  • Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS)
  • Metabolic Muscle and Brain Disorders
  • Movement Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Neuropathy
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Spine Disorders and Injuries
  • Stroke / TIA
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • Vertigo / Balance Disorders

Services & Procedures

  • EMG Studies
  • General Neurology
  • VNG Studies

Education & Training  

Medical School

Residency

  • Dent Neurologic Institute, Millard Fillmore HospitalBuffalo, NY
    Residency in Neurology

Fellowship

  • National Institute of HealthBethesda, MD
    Fellowship in Movement Disorders

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wuesthoff Medical Center
  • Cape Canaveral Hospital

Languages Spoken  

  • English