Overview
My current clinical interests center around the diagnosis and treatment of disorders in general neurology (outpatient and inpatient), sports neurology/concussion and neurological education. We are proud to have developed a fellowship program in Neurology for advanced practice providers (PA and NP). Research efforts parallel my clinical interests.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Neurology
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2005 - Present
Neurology, General & Community Neurology,
Neurology
Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery
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2015 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences
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2011 - Present
Duke Institute for Brain Sciences,
University Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
Likelihood and Predictors of Acute Findings on CTA Head and Neck for Neurologic Presentations to the Emergency Department.
Journal Article Neurol Clin Pract · April 2026 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: CT angiography of the head and neck (CTAHN) is commonly obtained in the emergency department (ED) for patients with acute neurologic symptoms to guide interventions. There are limited data on which clinical characteristics predic ... Full text Link to item CiteNormal pressure hydrocephalus plus atypical presentation with symptomatic resolution following the restoration of CSF flow: illustrative case.
Journal Article J Neurosurg Case Lessons · January 26, 2026 BACKGROUND: Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a condition characterized by enlarged intracerebral ventricles with normal intracranial pressure. The typical clinical presentation includes cognitive decline, gait disturbances, and urinary incontinence. ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteNeuropsychological normative standards for late career physicians.
Journal Article Clin Neuropsychol · November 2024 Objective: In the context of an aging, vital physician workforce, there is clear value in establishing a specialized neuropsychological normative dataset for the evaluation of late career physicians practicing clinical medicine. Methods: Physicians aged 60 ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Development and Application of Novel Neurological Injury Assessment and Data Analysis Techniques
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Battelle Memorial Institute · 2016 - 2019View All Grants
Education
University of Pittsburgh ·
1986
M.D.