Suraj Muley

Dr. Suraj Ashok Muley is a dedicated physician educator and internationally recognized expert in neuromuscular medicine and clinical neurophysiology. Currently serving as Director of Neurology at the Bob Bové Neuroscience Institute and Professor of Medicine at the Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, Dr. Muley is committed to advancing medical education, patient care, and innovative research in autoimmune neuromuscular disorders. With over three decades of experience in clinical practice, education, and research, Dr. Muley has mentored generations of students and physicians, while pioneering treatments and clinical trial work in CIDP, GBS, MMN, and myasthenia gravis.

Education and Training
Dr. Muley received his M.B.B.S. from Seth G.S. Medical College, University of Bombay. He completed his initial training in internal medicine in Mumbai before pursuing research in pharmacology at the University of Minnesota. He completed his U.S. clinical training with an internal medicine internship at the University of North Dakota, followed by neurology residency and clinical fellowships in clinical neurophysiology and neuromuscular disorders at the University of Minnesota, under the mentorship of Drs. Gareth Parry and John Day.

Clinical Expertise and Interests
Dr. Muley’s clinical expertise lies in the diagnosis and treatment of immune-mediated neuromuscular disorders including CIDP, GBS, MMN, and myasthenia gravis. He has led nationally recognized clinical programs and served as principal investigator on over 40 major clinical trials. His clinical acumen is matched by his commitment to individualized, evidence-based patient care.

Teaching Philosophy and Approach
Dr. Muley is a passionate educator whose teaching philosophy emphasizes clinical reasoning, hands-on training, and patient-centered learning. His inclusive, inquiry-driven approach encourages students and residents to develop independent judgment, critical thinking, and humanistic values in medicine. He has directed multiple medical student and residency programs and served as a block director for foundational neuroscience and neuromuscular courses.

Research, Grants and Scholarly Interests
Dr. Muley is actively engaged in clinical research with a focus on therapeutic trials in CIDP, MG, and rare neuromuscular diseases. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and contributed chapters to major neurology textbooks. His research has helped shape treatment paradigms in IVIG, eculizumab, efgartigimod, and other targeted therapies. He continues to lead multi-center studies, with support from various sources.

Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Muley has received numerous awards for excellence in neurology education and research, including the Benjamin Shapiro Fellowship, Fulbright Senior U.S. Scholar Award, and Teacher of the Year at Barrow Neurological Institute. 

Professional Memberships
Dr. Muley is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN), the American College of Physicians (FACP), and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (FRCP). He is a long-standing member of the Peripheral Nerve Society and has served in leadership roles and advisory boards for national and international neuromuscular organizations.

Personal Interests
Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Muley enjoys international travel, music, and exploring interdisciplinary collaborations in technology and medicine. He is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of physicians and contributing to global neurological care through education and public health partnerships.