Gurpreet Chaggar
Chief Neuromuscular Clinical Fellow (2026-2027)
Neuromuscular Clinical Fellow
University of Alberta, AB
NMD4C Involvement: NMD4C National Neuromuscular Lecture Series (NNLS)
Biography
Dr. Gurpreet Chaggar, MD, FRCPC is a neurologist who is completing subspecialty training in Neuromuscular Medicine and EMG at the University of Alberta. He completed his undergraduate training at the University of Alberta, medical school at the University of Sydney, and Neurology residency at the University of Alberta.
His clinical practice includes neuromuscular medicine, EMG and nerve conduction studies, neuromuscular ultrasound, general neurology, and inpatient stroke neurology. His clinical interests include autoimmune neuromuscular disorders and the integration of electrodiagnostic testing and neuromuscular ultrasound into the assessment of peripheral nerve and muscle disease. His academic interests focus on improving access to neurological care, clinical efficiency, and developing innovative models of care delivery. He is particularly interested in the thoughtful use of artificial intelligence and other technologies to improve clinical workflows, triage, patient education, and healthcare delivery. His research interests also include electrodiagnostic medicine, neuromuscular ultrasound, and autoimmune neuromuscular disease.
Recent Publications
Kamarajah, SK, Adisa, AO, Aggarwal, A, Berhe, A, Glasbey, J, Harrison, E et al.. Evaluating quality of colorectal cancer surgery across elective and emergency health systems: secondary analysis of prospective cohort studies in 95 countries. BJS Open. 2026.10 (4) PMID:42483900
Chaggar, G, Mulvany-Robbins, B, Anaka, M, Putko, B, Beecher, G. Tocilizumab for severe immune checkpoint inhibitor myopathy-myocarditis: acute and long-term outcomes. J Neurol. 2026.273 (6) PMID:42240908
Chaggar, G, Deschenes, J, Taparia, M, McCombe, JA. Central Nervous System Involvement as an Initial Manifestation of T-Cell Large Granular Lymphocyte Leukemia. Can J Neurol Sci. 2026. 1-3 PMID:41913969
Tembo, GM, Fajardo, DA, Chaggar, GK, Rainey, K, Kumar, S, Santos, L et al.. Evaluation of different disinfectant chemistries and application methods on surfaces contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus. Am J Infect Control. 2025.53 (12)1259-1264 PMID:40885259
Chaggar, G, Waldner, D, Scozzafava, J, Harrison, R, Kashmere, J, Jassal, R et al.. Teaching NeuroImage: Severe Enterovirus Encephalitis as a Complication of Ocrelizumab Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis. Neurology. 2025.104 (9)e213585 PMID:40209134
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