Dr. Mongiovi completed his undergraduate studies at Harvard University before earning his MD at The Ohio State University. He completed residency in neurology and his fellowship in neuromuscular medicine at the University of Rochester. He is currently the director of the neuromuscular medicine fell...

Certified Specialties

Electrodiagnostic Medicine Classification - American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Neurology, NMD (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2018 - 2019

Residency, Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2015 - 2018

Internship, Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2014 - 2015

Education

MD | Ohio State University College of Medicine. 2014

Publications

Journal Articles

The Spinal Muscular Atrophy Health Index: A novel outcome for measuring how a patient feels and functions.

Zizzi CE, Luebbe E, Mongiovi P, Hunter M, Dilek N, Garland C, Ciafaloni E, Zaidman CM, Kissel JT, McDermott MP, Johnson N, Sansone V, Heatwole CR

Muscle & nerve.. 2021 June 63 (6):837-844. Epub 03/24/2021.

Spinal muscular atrophy and Farber disease due to ASAH1 variants: A case report.

Lee BH, Mongiovi P, Levade T, Marston B, Mountain J, Ciafaloni E

American journal of medical genetics. Part A.. 2020 October 182 (10):2369-2371. Epub 07/05/2020.

Dropped Head Syndrome: An Update on Etiology and Surgical Management.

Brodell JD, Sulovari A, Bernstein DN, Mongiovi PC, Ciafaloni E, Rubery PT, Mesfin A

JBJS reviews.. 2020 January 8 (1):e0068. Epub 1900 01 01.

Fibromyalgia syndrome and small fiber, early or mild sensory polyneuropathy.

Lawson VH, Grewal J, Hackshaw KV, Mongiovi PC, Stino AM

Muscle & nerve.. 2018 November 58 (5):625-630. Epub 04/26/2018.

Patient Reported Impact of Symptoms in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (PRISM-SMA).

Mongiovi P, Dilek N, Garland C, Hunter M, Kissel JT, Luebbe E, McDermott MP, Johnson N, Heatwole C

Neurology.. 2018 September 2591 (13):e1206-e1214. Epub 08/24/2018.

Neuromuscular junction disorders mimicking myopathy.

Mongiovi PC, Elsheikh B, Lawson VH, Kissel JT, Arnold WD

Muscle & nerve.. 2014 November 50 (5):854-6. Epub 09/24/2014.

Utilizing a handheld electrode array for localized muscle impedance measurements.

Narayanaswami P, Spieker AJ, Mongiovi P, Keel JC, Muzin SC, Rutkove SB

Muscle & nerve.. 2012 August 46 (2):257-63. Epub 1900 01 01.

Electrodiagnostic findings heralding neoplastic brachial plexopathy.

Arnold WD, Mongiovi P, Hoyle JC, Freimer M, Elsheikh B

PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation.. 2012 March 4 (3):238-40. Epub 1900 01 01.

Quantifying muscle asymmetries in cervical dystonia with electrical impedance: a preliminary assessment.

Lungu C, Tarulli AW, Tarsy D, Mongiovi P, Vanderhorst VG, Rutkove SB

Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology.. 2011 May 122 (5):1027-31. Epub 10/12/2010.

Characterizing spinal muscular atrophy with electrical impedance myography.

Rutkove SB, Shefner JM, Gregas M, Butler H, Caracciolo J, Lin C, Fogerson PM, Mongiovi P, Darras BT

Muscle & nerve.. 2010 December 42 (6):915-21. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.7

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.7

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.7

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.8

Patient Comments

5.0

Concerns were addressed well

Dec 26, 2025

5.0

We had a very lengthy conversation during my appointment about my condition and what to do going forward, I was very thankful for the time he took with me.

Dec 06, 2025

5.0

Very kind and compassionate!

Dec 04, 2025

4.8

Everyone is great. [...]

Sep 13, 2025

5.0

Both the doctor and physical therapist were excellent

Jun 24, 2025

5.0

Very good

May 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent experience. Very clear instructions and recommendations.

Apr 14, 2025

5.0

We felt as though our questions and concerns were heard and addressed.

Mar 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mongiovi was excellent. He answered our questions and explained in problems.

Mar 08, 2025

5.0

Excellent and professional service

Oct 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Mongiovi is the best.

Oct 05, 2024

5.0

He was great

Dec 30, 2023

4.9

Dr. Mongiovi is excellent. He really listens to me and takes my opinions of my care into consideration to make treatment plans. He is very knowledgeable about my rare disease and I feel very comfortable discussing any problems I have. I am very lucky to have found him, he is wonderful!

Nov 24, 2023

5.0

He was amazing!

Jun 22, 2023

5.0

He's very thorough I've been to a lot of doctors and they usually want to rush you out he took the time to listen and answer all my questions and explain everything to me

May 26, 2023

5.0

Have spouse in visit to help with observations. Overall a very positive experience and leaves me with positive feelings regarding illness

May 20, 2023