Overview
I have diverse research interests and collaborations. Clinical research interests include epilepsy quality-of-life interventions and therapeutics and acute care neurological issues like post-cardiac arrest management and quality-of-care issues. I work with the Duke hyperbaric chamber team on clinical neurophysiological monitoring of ketone-related research.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Neurology
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2023 - Present
Hospital Neurology,
Neurology
Division Chief, Hospital Neurology in the Department of Neurology
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2019 - Present
Neurology,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
Of Hearth and Home: Professional Wellness After Hours.
Journal Article Epilepsy Curr · March 17, 2024 Burnout is a prevalent problem in the contemporary practice of medicine. Defined by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality as, "a long-term stress reaction marked by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a lack of sense of personal accomplis ... Full text Link to item CiteAssociation Between Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status and 30-Day Mortality and Readmission for Patients With Common Neurologic Conditions.
Journal Article Neurology · April 25, 2023 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Patients of low individual socioeconomic status (SES) are at a greater risk of unfavorable health outcomes. However, the association between neighborhood socioeconomic deprivation and health outcomes for patients with neurologic ... Full text Link to item CiteAbstract 78: Neighborhood Socioeconomic Deprivation Is Associated With Increased 30-day Mortality After Stroke: Results From A Nationwide Study Of 755,899 Medicare Patients
Conference Stroke · February 2023 Introduction: The relationship between neighborhood socioeconomic deprivation- a reflection of the general economic and environmental conditions of a neighborhood- and outcomes after stroke is not kno ... Full text CiteRecent Grants
Ketone Ester Supplement for CNSOT Mitigation
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Naval Sea Systems Command · 2022 - 2025Ketogenic Diet for Reduction of CNS Oxygen Toxicity Symptoms in Working Divers - Clin 0201 (Salary)
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Naval Sea Systems Command · 2017 - 2021View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Baylor, College of Medicine ·
2010
M.D.