Brian C Callaghan, MD, MS
Eva L Feldman M.D.
Ph.D.
Professor
Professor of Neurology
Neurology
109 Zina Pitcher Pl, 4021 BSRB
Ann Arbor, Michgan 48109-2200
[email protected]

Available to mentor
Brian C Callaghan, MD, MS
Professor
  • About
  • Qualifications
  • Center Memberships
  • Research Overview
  • Recent Publications
    • About

    Dr. Callaghan is a Professor of Neurology and a neuromuscular specialist at the University of Michigan. He completed his medical degree and neurology residency at the University of Pennsylvania and completed a fellowship in neuromuscular disease at the University of Michigan. He also completed a master’s degree program in clinical research at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.

    Qualifications
    • Fellowship
      Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2016
    • Fellowship
      University of Michigan Health System, Neuromuscular, 2009
    • Residency
      University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Neurology, 2008
    • Internship, Preliminary Medicine
      University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2005
    • MS
      University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2011
    • MD
      University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, 3400 Spruce Street, 2004
    • BS
      University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1999
    Center Memberships
    • Center Member
      Caswell Diabetes Institute
    • Center Member
      Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
    Research Overview

    Dr. Callaghan is interested in the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy and other chronic pain conditions including the role of opioids. He has led the recent American Academy of Neurology guideline on the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy and is interested in better understanding the best interventions for this common condition. Furthermore, Dr. Callaghan is interested in a better understanding of the appropriate role of opioids in chronic non cancer pain conditions.

    Recent Publications See All Publications
    • Journal Article
      The effect of surgical weight loss on diabetes complications in individuals with class II/III obesity.
      Reynolds EL, Watanabe M, Banerjee M, Chant E, Villegas-Umana E, Elafros MA, Gardner TW, Pop-Busui R, Pennathur S, Feldman EL, Callaghan BC. Diabetologia, 2023 Jul; 66 (7): 1192 - 1207. DOI:10.1007/s00125-023-05899-3
      PMID: 36917280
    • Journal Article
      Message From the Editors to Our Reviewers
      Merino JG, Ciccarelli O, Barkhof F, Burch R, Callaghan BC, Hedera P, Hershey LA, Jobst BC, Christman Schneider AL, Worrall BB, Wusthoff CJ. Neurology, 2024 Dec 10; 104 (1): DOI:10.1212/WNL.0000000000210282
    • Journal Article
      Comparison of intraepidermal nerve fiber density and confocal corneal microscopy for neuropathy.
      Reynolds EL, Koenig F, Watanabe M, Kwiatek A, Elafros MA, Stino A, Henderson D, Herrmann DN, Feldman EL, Callaghan BC. Ann Clin Transl Neurol, 2024 Dec; 11 (12): 3115 - 3124. DOI:10.1002/acn3.52218
      PMID: 39394845
    • Journal Article
      Intravenous immunoglobulin and plasma exchange prescribing patterns for Guillain-Barre Syndrome in the United States-2001 to 2018.
      Stino AM, Reynolds EL, Watanabe M, Callaghan BC. Muscle Nerve, 2024 Dec; 70 (6): 1192 - 1199. DOI:10.1002/mus.28265
      PMID: 39324188
    • Journal Article
      Costs Are Still on the Rise for Commonly Prescribed Branded Neurologic Medications.
      Gusovsky AV, Lin CC, Kerber K, Reynolds EL, Callaghan BC, Burke JF. Neurology, 2024 Nov 26; 103 (10): e210029 DOI:10.1212/WNL.0000000000210029
      PMID: 39475685
    • Journal Article
      ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Thoracic Back Pain.
      Expert Panel on Neurological Imaging , Shah VN, Parsons MS, Boulter DJ, Burns J, Callaghan B, Eldaya R, Hanak M, Hassankhani A, Hutchins TA, Jackson CD, Khan MA, Mullin J, Ortiz AO, Reitman C, Sampson C, Sandstrom CK, Timpone VM, Trout AT, Policeni B. J Am Coll Radiol, 2024 Nov; 21 (11S): S504 - S517. DOI:10.1016/j.jacr.2024.08.016
      PMID: 39488357
    • Journal Article
      Obesity-related neuropathy: the new epidemic.
      Elafros MA, Reynolds EL, Callaghan BC. Curr Opin Neurol, 2024 Oct 1; 37 (5): 467 - 477. DOI:10.1097/WCO.0000000000001292
      PMID: 38864534
    • Journal Article
      Possible sex and racial disparities in myasthenia gravis care.
      Suresh S, Watanabe M, Reynolds EL, Callaghan BC. Muscle Nerve, 2024 Oct; 70 (4): 791 - 799. DOI:10.1002/mus.28215
      PMID: 39072773
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    Research News
    Rising Neurology Drug Costs
    Researchers looked at medication cost trends for the five most common neurologic conditions.
         assessing intraepidermal nerve fiber density from a skin biopsy showing nerve fibers
    Research News
    Peripheral Neuropathy Diagnostic Tools
    Researchers compared two diagnostic tools used in neuropathy, one much less invasive, to understand which was more effective.
         Dr. Brian Callaghan with his UMMS Early Distinguished Career Award, flanked by Debra Weinstein, MD and Samantha Spencer, MD
    Research News
    Dr. Callaghan Wins Important Award
    NeuroNetwork faculty member earns the Early Distinguished Career Award for his exemplary leadership in research, education and clinical care.
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    Health Lab
    Mental health and chronic diabetes complications strongly linked both ways, study finds
    Having a mental health condition also increases the risk of developing chronic complications of diabetes, according to new research.
    Research News
    Disparities in Myasthenia Gravis Care
    Brian Callaghan, M.D., M.S., was part of a team that published findings that there are “Possible sex and racial disparities in myasthenia gravis care.”
         obese person walking with a shadow stretched out behind them
    Research News
    Obesity-related Neuropathy: The New Epidemic
    Researchers reviewed the latest research on obesity-related neuropathy and possible treatment options.