Joel Charles Morgenlander

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 · 2005 - Present Neurology, General & Community Neurology, Neurology

Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery · 2015 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments

Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences · 2011 - Present Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, University Institutes and Centers

In the News

Published May 25, 2016

Dr. Joel Morgenlander comments: BMX legend Dave Mirra found to have had CTE

Published January 7, 2014

News Tip: Duke Experts Available to Discuss Russia, Olympics, Sports Injuries and Performance, Related Topics

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Recent Publications

Neuropsychological 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 Cite

Letter to the Editor Response.

Journal Article J Neurosurg Case Lessons · October 14, 2024 Full text Link to item Cite

Early cerebral venous drainage associated with focal seizures: a correlation of digital subtraction angiography and electroencephalography. Illustrative case.

Journal Article J Neurosurg Case Lessons · April 29, 2024 BACKGROUND: Early venous drainage is a critical diagnostic feature of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs). However, other conditions associated with early venous drainage can mimic AVMs and AVFs and mislead the treating phy ... Full text Link to item Cite

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Recent Grants

Development and Application of Novel Neurological Injury Assessment and Data Analysis Techniques

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Battelle Memorial Institute · 2016 - 2019

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Education, Training & Certifications

University of Pittsburgh · 1986 M.D.