Physicians and Faculty
Education and Clinical TrainingBA: 1998, Yale UniversityM.D.: 2003, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Internship: Internal Medicine, 2004, University of Pennsylvania Health System Residency: Neurology, 2007, University of Pennsylvania Health System Fellowship: Neuro-ophthalmology, 2008, University of Pennsylvania Scheie Eye Institute Clinical Department/Practice AffiliationsNeurology/Neuro-Ophthalmology and HeadacheOphthalmology/Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinical InterestsI evaluate and treat adults and children (infants included) with neuro-ophthalmologic conditions including: optic neuropathies/neuritis, optic disc swelling/papilledema/pseudotumor cerebri, tumors/disorders of the optic pathway, pupillary abnormalities, diplopia (double vision), eye movement disorders/nystagmus, and visual complaints stemming from migraine/headache.Research InterestsMy research involves the role of weight gain and recurrence of pseudotumor cerebri. I am also involved at the state and national level for legislative and patient advocacy in the field of neurology.Additional InformationSelected for the Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum, 2010 Selected for the American Academy of Neurology, Neurology on the Hill, Washington, DC 2009 Receipient of the Doctors Across New York and Physicians Practice Support Grant, 2009 This profile was last updated on 11/06/2009 Request an Appointment/Referral
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