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Office
155 Halton Rd Ste B
Greenville, SC 29607Phone+1 864-286-8222Fax+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 CenterFellowship, Behavioral Neurology, 1990 - 1992
- University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Neurology, 1987 - 1990
- University of MarylandInternship, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1987
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1990 - Present
- NC State Medical License 2019 - 2025
- SC State Medical License 1999 - 2025
- 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
- Determine Impact of Multiple NAb Tests on Treatment Compared to Usual Care of MS Patients on High-dose IFN Therapy Start of enrollment: 2006 Jul 01
- Efficacy and Safety of Fingolimod in Patients With Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis With Optional Extension Phase Start of enrollment: 2006 May 01
- Efficacy and Safety of Fingolimod (FTY720) in Patients With Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis Start of enrollment: 2006 Jun 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 106 citationsThe Relationship Between Cognitive Function and Physical Performance in Older Women: Results From the Women’s Health Initiative Memory StudyHal H. Atkinson, Stephen R. Rapp, Jeff D. Williamson, James Lovato, John R. Absher
The Journals of Gerontology. Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 2010-03-01 - 16 citationsQuality improvement in neurology: Dementia management quality measurement set updateAmy E. Sanders, James E. Nininger, John R. Absher, Amy Bennett, Samantha Shugarman
Neurology. 2017-05-16 - 1 citationsStable multivariate lesion symptom mapping.Alex Teghipco, Roger Newman-Norlund, Makayla Gibson, Leonardo Bonilha, John Absher
Aperture Neuro. 2024-01-01
Press Mentions
- ‘Weekend Warrior’ Exercise Can Cut Risk of Cognitive Decline, Study IndicatesOctober 29th, 2024
- Quality Improvement in NeurologyMay 16th, 2017
- Five Mentally Stimulating Activities Associated with a Lower Risk for Mild Cognitive ImpairmentMay 19th, 2016
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