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Christina Marra, MD, Neurology, Seattle, WA

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Neurology • Seattle, WA

Professor Emeritus, Neurology, University of Washington School of Medicine

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Overview of Dr. Marra

Dr. Christina Marra is a neurologist in Seattle, WA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UW Medicine/University of Washington Medical Center, UW Medicine/Harborview Medical Center, and UW Medicine/Northwest Hospital & Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine and has been in practice 33 years. Dr. Marra accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. She is one of 83 doctors at UW Medicine/Harborview Medical Center and one of 28 doctors at UW Medicine/Northwest Hospital & Medical Center who specialize in Neurology. She has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1988 - 1992
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Neurology, 1984 - 1988
  • Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
    Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1985 - 2026
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • HIV Associated Neurocognitive Impairment in Diverse Resource Limited Settings  
    Christina M Marra, Mina C Hosseinipour, Clinical Infectious Diseases

Other

Press Mentions

  • Syphilis Eludes Immune Attack by Altering a Single Gene
    Syphilis Eludes Immune Attack by Altering a Single GeneApril 24th, 2020
  • Neurosyphilis
    NeurosyphilisOctober 3rd, 2019
  • Continued High Prevalence and Adverse Clinical Impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Sensory Neuropathy in the Era of Combination Antiretroviral Therapy: The CHARTER Study
    Continued High Prevalence and Adverse Clinical Impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Sensory Neuropathy in the Era of Combination Antiretroviral Therapy: The CHARTER StudyDecember 26th, 2016

Grant Support

  • Persistence Of CNS T. Pallidum In HIV InfectionNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2002–2011
  • Rapid And Simple CSF Tests For Neurosyphillis DiagnosisNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2005–2006
  • Role Of T Pallidum Msp-Homologues In CNS InvasionNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2000–2004
  • Persistence Of CNS T.Pallidum In HIV InfectionNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2003
  • Novel Methods To Access Brain Function In HIV-1National Institute Of Mental Health2001–2003
  • Persistence Of CNS T Pallidum In HIV InfectionNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1996–2000
  • Neurosyphilis In Pigtailed Macaques Model Of Bacterial ClearanceNational Center For Research Resources1997
  • Pathogenesis And Therapy Of Experimental NeurosyphilisNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1992–1995

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    First Choice
    Great West PPO
    Health Net Oregon PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    ODS Network
    Premera BCBS Heritage & Heritage Plus 1
    Providence Health System Personal Option
    Regence Washington - Preferred Provider Network
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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