Welcome to the Department of Neurology
Nicholas Poolos, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Interim Chair
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Neurology at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. The Department of Neurology has been a center of clinical and academic excellence since 1995. Our three-part mission includes meeting the health-care needs of patients with neurological issues, advancing knowledge through research in the clinical and basic neurosciences, and training the next generation of neurologists in our residency program.
The Department of Neurology at the University of Washington is proud of its tradition as a leading academic center dedicated to excellence in patient care, education and research. The Department of Neurology offers comprehensive consultation, evaluation and treatment services for adults and children with neurological disorders, through its clinical facilities at the University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, VA Puget Sound Health Care System and Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center. General and subspecialty clinics include epilepsy, stroke, movement disorders, memory disorders and dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular diseases, neuro-oncology, sleep disorders, and pediatric neurology. Disorders appropriate for referral include all those of the central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system and diseases of muscle.
Through our commitment to research, we continue to gain insight and understanding into the normal and abnormal functions of the human nervous system and how to care for related disorders. We are then able to share the knowledge gained and results of this research with our colleagues at the University, across the nation, and around the world. The benefits of our research are better health care and treatment options for patients and their families.
The Neurology Residency Training Program represents a significant portion of the Department's efforts. We are extremely proud of our program, which is world-renowned and regularly receives applications for training from around the world. Clinical exposure is outstanding, teaching is a top priority, research and collaborative opportunities are abundant, and our faculty are friendly and approachable.
Sincerely,
Nicholas Poolos, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Interim Chair
Department of Neurology
Associate Director, UW Regional Epilepsy Center
University of Washington
Faculty Recruitment
The Department of Neurology is currently recruiting for general neurologists and neurologists with headache and vascular sub-specialists. For more information and to submit an application, please contact:
Adam Hine
Executive Search Consultant
(216) 905-2250
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Faculty News
Watch Dr. Thomas Bird's Grand Rounds lecture discussing his new book:
"Can You Help Me?: Inside the Turbulent World of Huntington Disease"
Recent Publications:
Neurologic Infections in Travelers
Malveeka Sharma, MD, MPH, and Joseph Zunt, MD, MPH recently published an article outlining the neurological complications of specific parasitic, bacterial, and viral infectious diseases that can affect the international traveler.
Palliative Care in the Neuro-Intensive Care Unit
Claire Creutzfeldt, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology, recently published an article investigating the current perceptions, practice patterns, and preferences of neurointensivists as it relates to palliative care consultation in the Neuro-ICU.
Current State of Immunotherapy for Treatment of Glioblastoma
Tresa McGranahan, MD, PhD and Assistant Professor of Neurology, recently published an article discussing the complexities of treating glioblastoma (GBM).
Targeting DUX4 Gene Expression in Patients with FSHD
Leo Wang, MD, PhD, recently published an article in Human Molecular Genetics discussing MRI characteristics of patients with FSHD.
Hydrocephalus in Adults: Demographics & Clinical Characteristics of 500+ Patients
Michael Williams, MD and Professor of Neurology & Neurological Surgery, published his recent findings in the Journal of Neurosurgery: The clinical spectrum of hydrocephalus in adults: report of the first 517 patients of the Adult Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network registry.
The Department of Neurology Newsletter: Spring-Summer 2019
Dear Neurology Faculty, Alumni, and Colleagues:
Dr. Poolos is pleased to announce the Spring-Summer 2019 Department of Neurology newsletter. This issue features a farewell message from Dr. Ransom, outgoing chairman, a segment on neuro-oncology at the Alvord Brain Tumor Center, an overview of mitochondrial medicine research, messages from graduating residents, and updates on faculty news and awards.
We hope you find this issue informative and interesting, and we encourage your feedback.
For more information download the newsletter.