REDEFINING EXCELLENCE IN NEUROMUSCULAR DIAGNOSTICS: DR. DRASKO SIMOVIC HONORED AS CASTLE CONNOLLY TOP DOCTOR FOR THE 13TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

LAWRENCE, MA and HYANNIS, MA, January 22, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ — Drasko Simovic, MD, a nationally respected neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist, has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking his 13th consecutive year receiving this prestigious distinction. Fewer than 7 percent of licensed physicians nationwide are selected annually, placing Dr. Simovic among an elite group recognized for clinical excellence and peer respect.

Dr. Simovic is the founder and director of EMG Laboratory, a premier neuromuscular diagnostic practice he established in 1997. With locations in Lawrence and Hyannis, Massachusetts, EMG Laboratory is widely regarded for its commitment to advanced neurodiagnostics, precision medicine, and patient-centered care. The practice has earned the highest level of recognition from the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)—Accreditation with Exemplary Status—along with numerous professional and consumer honors.

A leader in the field of neuromuscular diagnostics, Dr. Simovic integrates nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG), and neuromuscular ultrasound to assess the structure and function of muscles and nerves with exceptional accuracy. This comprehensive approach enables precise diagnosis and monitoring of a broad spectrum of conditions, including neck and back pain, nerve root injuries, sciatica, peripheral neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and complex neuromuscular diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

“The combination of EMG and nerve conduction studies with neuromuscular ultrasound allows us to determine whether nerves and muscles are functioning properly and to define the severity and nature of disease,” Dr. Simovic explains. “This level of detail helps guide the most appropriate and effective treatment for each patient.”

He further notes that combining ultrasound with electromyography uniquely bridges anatomy and physiology. “By fusing structural imaging with functional assessment, we significantly enhance diagnostic precision—particularly in focal nerve entrapments and traumatic nerve injuries—leading to more personalized and effective treatment plans.”

Dr. Simovic is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine in EMG and Neuromuscular Ultrasound, and the American Board of Disability Analysts. He earned his medical degree from the University of Belgrade Medical School, completed his neurology residency at Boston Medical Center/Boston University, and pursued advanced fellowship training in clinical neurophysiology and electrodiagnostic medicine at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center/Tufts University.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Simovic serves as an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Tufts University School of Medicine. His clinical and research contributions have been featured in prominent national and international media, including the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Popular Science, and Reuters Health.

Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team.

About Castle Connolly

Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs. The Castle Connolly team chooses honorees based on nominee criteria that includes their medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories.

Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

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Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve

From: www.wheelessonline.com 

– Anatomy:    

– LFCN, as its name suggests, is purely sensory;    
– it arises from L2 and L3, travels downward lateral to the psoas muscle, crosses the iliacus muscle (deep to fascia), passes either thru or underneath the lateral aspect of the inguinal ligament, and finally travels onto innervate the lateral thigh;
– it divides into anterior and posterior branches and supplies skin on lateral aspect of thigh;
– in the study by Hospodar et al (JTO 1999), the course of the nerve was variable, but was most commonly found at 10-15 mm from the ASIS and as far medially as 46 mm from the ASIS;
– in no specimen did the nerve pass lateral to the ASIS (eventhough historically the nerve is thought to pass lateral to the ASIS in 10% of population);
– in all specimens the nerve passed underneath the ilioginal ligament and anterior to the iliacus muscle; 

– Meralgia Paresthetica: 

– entrapment syndrome of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve causing burning, numbness, and paresthesias down the proximal-lateral aspect of the thigh;
– may be idiopathic, be a result of trauma, previous operations, and in some cases may arise from Perthes Disease abduction splints;
– in idiopathic cases, the nerve may be encased in bone by the growing apophysis of the anterior superior iliac spine, or may be entrapped in fascia either proximal or distal to the ASIS;    
– diagnosis is made by:           
– reproduction of the pain by deep palpation just below the anterior superior iliac spine and by hip extension;           
– relief of pain by localized injection of lidocaine;    
– treatment: when diagnosis is not in doubt and the symptoms are severe, consider operative decompression at the site of constriction;

EMG and NCS

Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) are tests that measure the electrical activity of muscles and nerves. Nerves send out electrical signals to make your muscles react in certain ways. Nerves also send signals from your skin to your brain, which then processes the signals, so you can experience a variety of skin sensations.

  • An EMG Test looks at the electrical signals your muscles make when they are at rest and when they are being used.
  • A Nerve Conduction Study measures how fast and how well the body’s electrical signals travel along your nerves. EMG and nerve conduction studies are used to help diagnose a variety of muscle and nerve disorders and to quantify the severity of your condition.


An EMG test helps find out if muscles are responding the right way to nerve signals. Nerve conduction studies help diagnose nerve damage or disease. When EMG tests and nerve conduction studies are done together, they help doctors tell if your symptoms are caused by a muscle disorder or a nerve problem. With EMG and NCS studies, your doctor can next select the best therapeutic option to help you.