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Javier Cardenas, MD, Neurology, Morgantown, WV

JavierFortunatoCardenasMD

Neurology • Morgantown, WV

Professor and Chief of the Division of Sports Neurology and Director of the NeuroPerformance Innovation Center at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, WVU Medicine. Senior Medical Advisor for the NFL Concussion Protocol and Vice Chair of the NFL Head, Neck, and Spine Committee.

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  • Office

    33 Medical Center Dr
    Suite 304
    Morgantown, WV 26505
    Phone+1 304-598-6127

Summary

  • Dr. Javier Cárdenas serves as a Professor and Chief of the Division of Sports Neurology and Director of the Concussion & Brain Injury Center at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. He also holds positions as a senior medical adviser for the NFL and Vice Chair of its Head, Neck, and Spine Committee. Under his leadership, the Concussion & Brain Injury Center at West Virginia University was inaugurated in January 2024. This facility offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for individuals with concussions and brain injuries, supported by a team of experts in various fields. The center is also a leader in research and education, focusing on innovative strategies to improve brain health and recovery, and contributes to community outreach through programs like the dVIP initiative and the Rockefeller Concussion Network, which supports high school athletes with cognitive testing and concussion education.

Education & Training

  • Barrow Neurological Institute
    Barrow Neurological InstituteFellowship, 2006 - 2009
  • Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2004 - 2006
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine
    University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2007 - 2026
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Brain Injury Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Experimental Therapy Restores Cognitive Function in Chronic TBI
    Experimental Therapy Restores Cognitive Function in Chronic TBIDecember 5th, 2023
  • How High School Concussion Rates Have Changed in the Past 10 Years
    How High School Concussion Rates Have Changed in the Past 10 YearsSeptember 16th, 2021
  • AIA Medical Adviser: Arizona High School Football Timeline Will Depend on Downward Infection Rate Trend
    AIA Medical Adviser: Arizona High School Football Timeline Will Depend on Downward Infection Rate TrendJuly 29th, 2020
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Other Languages

  • Spanish

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