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Leon G. Epstein, MD

Leon G. Epstein, MD

Division Head, Neurology; Attending Physician, Neurology; Derry A. and Donald L. Shoemaker Professor of Pediatric Neurology Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Associate Chair for Research, Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Medical Director, Clinical Research Unit; Associate Director, Pediatric Research, Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute

Language: English

Appointments & Referrals

1.800.543.7362 (1.800.KIDS DOC)

About Me

Clinical Interests: Viral disorders on the nervous system; migraine headaches; additional neurological consultations for complex

Specialties, Programs & Conditions

Specialties:

Neurology

Education & Training

Education: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, 1973

Postgraduate Training: Visiting scientist, University of Amsterdam-Netherlands, 1989; National Institutes of Health, 1985; Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, NY, 1978; University of Arizona, 1976; St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, University of Michigan, 1974

Board Certifications: Neurology, Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology

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Research

Research Interests: Infectious Diseases-viral; Neurology; Pediatrics

Publications

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Pediatr Neurol1121
AAN position statement: The COVID-19 pandemic and the ethical duties of the neurologist
Neurology95 (4): 167-172
Practical Bioethics during the Exceptional Circumstances of a Pandemic
Pediatr Neurol1083-4
AAN position statement: Ethical issues in clinical research in neurology
Neurology94 (15): 661-669
In defense of the AAN position on lawful physician-hastened death
Neurology94 (15): 641-643

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