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Fernando Testai, MD, Neurology, Chicago, IL

Fernando Testai MD PhD, FAHA

Vascular Neurology


Stroke Medical Director

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  • 1740 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60612

  • Phone+1 312-355-0510

  • Fax+1 312-996-8422

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Education & Training

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoFellowship, Vascular Neurology, 2007 - 2009
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Neurology, 2003 - 2007
  • Cook County Health and Hospitals System
    Cook County Health and Hospitals SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 2003 - 2004
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2000 - 2002
  • University of Buenos Aires
    University of Buenos AiresPhD, Neurochemistry, 1994 - 2000
  • University of Buenos Aires
    University of Buenos AiresClass of 2000
  • University of Buenos Aires
    University of Buenos AiresMaster in Science, Biochemistry, 1989 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • Vascular Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Original Article Improving Ventriculostomy Management: Risk and Cost Reduction Through a Multi-Disciplinary Approach  
    Ali Alaraj, Melissa Angulo, Fernando D Testai, ScienceDirect

Press Mentions

  • 4. Take a Walk, and Swap Your Chair for a Stool
    4. Take a Walk, and Swap Your Chair for a StoolApril 3rd, 2025
  • AI Model Could Use Heart Rhythm Data to Detect Premature Aging and Cognitive Decline
    AI Model Could Use Heart Rhythm Data to Detect Premature Aging and Cognitive DeclineFebruary 3rd, 2025
  • ECG Tests May Someday Be Used by AI Model to Detect Premature Aging and Cognitive Decline
    ECG Tests May Someday Be Used by AI Model to Detect Premature Aging and Cognitive DeclineJanuary 30th, 2025
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