Dr. Gary L. Pattee is a physician-scientist specializing in neurology and neuromuscular medicine in Nebraska, with a career spanning more than three decades. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston in 1986, completed an internal medicine residency at Creighton University School of Medicine in 1987, followed by a neurology residency there in 1990, and then a neuromuscular fellowship at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1991. 

In his dual role as a clinician and researcher, he has dedicated his career to advancing understanding and treatment of neuromuscular disorders, particularly ALS. His research has addressed biomarker development, clinical assessment of bulbar dysfunction, and ALS therapeutic trials. As Chair of NEALS’ Bulbar Committee, he leads efforts to refine evaluation and management of speech and swallowing impairment in ALS.