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John Absher, MD, Neurology, Greenville, SC

JohnRobertAbsherMD

Neurology Greenville, SC

Neuroimaging, Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis, Vascular Neurology, Dementia & Geriatrics

Director, Dementia and Neurobehavior Assessment Program; Neurohospitalist

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  • Office

    155 Halton Rd Ste B
    Greenville, SC 29607
    Phone+1 864-286-8222
    Fax+1 864-286-3356

Summary

  • Dr. John Absher is a neurologist in Greenville, SC, works as a neurohospitalist and stroke team member for Prisma Health-Upstate, and leads the Dementia and Neurobehavior Assessment Clinic, the Neuroimaging Research Core and the Summer Neuroimaging Research Program. He received his MD from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (MCV). He has faculty appointments at the USCSOM-Greenville and an adjunct faculty position at the Clemson University School of Health Research.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Behavioral Neurology, 1990 - 1992
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Neurology, 1987 - 1990
  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandInternship, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1987
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1990 - Present
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1987 - 1991
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Society of NeuroimagingMRI/CT and Neurosonology
  • UCNSBehavioral Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • FAAN American Academy of Neurology, 2009
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification athenaClinicals EHR, athenahealth, Inc, 2012-2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • ‘Weekend Warrior’ Exercise Can Cut Risk of Cognitive Decline, Study Indicates
    ‘Weekend Warrior’ Exercise Can Cut Risk of Cognitive Decline, Study IndicatesOctober 29th, 2024
  • Quality Improvement in Neurology
    Quality Improvement in NeurologyMay 16th, 2017
  • Five Mentally Stimulating Activities Associated with a Lower Risk for Mild Cognitive Impairment
    Five Mentally Stimulating Activities Associated with a Lower Risk for Mild Cognitive ImpairmentMay 19th, 2016