Expert Details
Neurology and Sleep Medicine
ID: 736744
Florida, USA
With a rich background in neurological care, Expert previously served as the Director of the Sleep Wake Disorders Center at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical School. His extensive training in neurology and sleep medicine at the Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Children's Hospital program has honed his expertise to deliver exceptional care and research advancements.
His research interests lie in Sleep Disorders, Headaches, Memory Disorders, Alzheimer's, Disease, ADHD, Back and Neck Pain, Numbness and Pain of the Arms and Legs, Head Injuries, and Neurologic problems of Musicians and Athletes. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in 1997. Expert completed his internship at Oregon Health & Science University in 1998 and his residency at Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in 2001. He completed his fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in 2002.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2002 | Degree: Fellowship | Subject: Neurophysiology and Sleep Medicine | Institution: Harvard Medical School / Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center |
| Year: 2001 | Degree: Residency | Subject: Neurology | Institution: Harvard Medical School / Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center |
| Year: 1998 | Degree: Internship | Subject: Neurology | Institution: Oregon Health Sciences University |
| Year: 1997 | Degree: MD | Subject: Medicine | Institution: Northwestern University Medical School |
| Year: 1993 | Degree: MSt | Subject: Religious History | Institution: Oxford University / St Cross College |
| Year: 1992 | Degree: BA | Subject: Molecular and Cell Biology | Institution: University of California at Berkeley |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2019 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Attending physician/Director for Brain Health | Department: Neurology |
Responsibilities:- Director of behavioral neurology and memory disorder. Outpatient general neurology and behavioral/memory disorders.- Ward attending on neurology in patient and consultation service. - Responsible for patient care and teaching residents. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2011 to 2019 | Employer: Sunrise Medical Group | Title: Attending physician | Department: Neurology |
Responsibilities:- Attending physician in neurology and sleep medicine. Outpatient and inpatient practice.- Procedures include EEG, EMG/NCS, lumbar puncture, sleep studies, joint injections, Botox for migraines and blepharospasm, and skin punch biopsy. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2013 | Employer: Memorial Hospital Pembroke | Title: Chair | Department: Neurology |
Responsibilities:Had busy inpatient service of the hospital. Administrative responsibilities for hospital and department. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2005 | Employer: Cornell University / New York - Presbyterian Hospital | Title: Director of Sleep Wake Disorders Center | Department: Department of Psychiatry |
Responsibilities:- Saw numerous patients with sleep disorders, teaching residents, medical students. Lectured nationally.- Led a multidisciplinary team of physicians in the treatment of complex sleep and neurologic disorders, as well participating in clinical research trials. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2003 | Employer: Crystal Run Healthcare | Title: Attending neurologist | Department: Neurology |
Responsibilities:- Started and established large neurology practice for a multispecialty group in upstate New York. Inpatient and outpatient.- Involved with diagnosis and treatment of people with complex neurologic problems as well as neurophysiologic testing. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Medical License - Florida. American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Board-certified in Neurology. American Board of Sleep Medicine. |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Cornell University, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, New York. Instructor of Neurology, Department of Psychiatry. July, 2004 – February, 2006 Harvard University, Harvard Medical School. Boston, MA. Clinical Fellow in Neurology. June, 1998 – July, 2002 Cleveland Clinic. Weston, FL. Attending physician in Neurology and Sleep Medicine. April 2019 – Present. Memorial Pembroke Hospital. Pembroke Pines, FL. Attending physician in Neurology and Sleep Medicine. 2006-2016. Memorial West Hospital. Pembroke Pines, FL. Attending physician in Neurology. Stroke Council. 2006-2016. Memorial Regional Hospital. Hollywood, FL. Attending Physician in Neurology. 2006- 2016. Memorial Miramar Hospital. Miramar, FL. Attending Physician in Neurology. Director of Sleep Laboratory, 2006-2008. New York – Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, NY and White Plains, NY. Attending Physician. 2004-2006. Horton Medical Center, Middletown, NY. Attending Physician in Neurology. 2002-2004. Arden Hill Hospital, Goshen, NY. Attending Physician in Neurology. 2002-2004 |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Castle-Connolly. Americas Top Doctors. Neurology (7 years) |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Publications: 11 Abstracts & Academic Presentations: 18 TV Appearances: 6 Radio Appearances: 2 Newspaper Features: 9 Magazine Features: 6 Website Features: 5 |