https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1564-0241
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
Lyme Neuroborreliosis With Acute Encephalopathy Despite Early Antibiotic Therapy: A Case Report.
Journal Article Am J Case Rep · April 6, 2026 BACKGROUND Lyme disease is a tick-borne infection caused by spirochetes of the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato species complex (Bb). Lyme neuroborreliosis occurs in up to 15% of untreated Lyme disease cases and most commonly presents with painful radiculit ... Full text Link to item CiteUsability, Face Validity, Feasibility, and Reliability of 3 Neurocritical Care Electronic Clinical Quality Measures.
Journal Article Neurol Clin Pract · August 2025 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The field of neurology lacks neurocritical care (NCC) quality measures because of the complexity of neurologic disorders and challenges in data collection, hindering efforts to assess care quality and improve patient outcomes. Th ... Full text Link to item CiteOf Hearth and Home: Professional Wellness After Hours.
Journal Article Epilepsy Curr · 2025 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 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
Baylor, College of Medicine ·
2010
M.D.