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Jong Rho, MD, Child Neurology, San Diego, CA

JongRhoMD

Child Neurology San Diego, CA

Epilepsy

Professor of Neurosciences, Pediatrics and Pharmacology, UC San Diego School of Medicine

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  • Office

    3020 Children's Way
    MC 5009 - Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
    San Diego, CA 92123
    Phone+1 858-966-5819
    Fax+1 858-966-4930

Summary

  • Dr. Jong Rho is a Child Neurologist in San Diego, CA and is affiliated with Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego. He received his medical degree from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and has been in practice 30 years. He specializes in epilepsy and is experienced in child neurology, neurodevelopmental disabilities, pediatric epilepsy, pain management, and pediatric neuro-oncology.

Education & Training

  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumFellowship, Epilepsy, 1992 - 1994
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Child Neurology, 1989 - 1992
  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles
    Children's Hospital Los AngelesResidency, Pediatrics, 1987 - 1989
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2004 - 2012
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1993 - 1995
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Abnormal Capillary Vasodynamics Contribute to Ictal Neurodegeneration in Epilepsy  
    Jong M Rho, David M Treiman, Nature

Other

  • Diet and the Brain: Is There a Bona Fide Scientific Connection? 
    Jong Rho, 4th Annual Metabolic Health Summit
    Long Beach, California - 1/30/2020
  • “Ketogenic Diet and the Gut Microbiome,” and “The Mode(s) of Action of the Ketogenic Diet” 
    Jong Rho, Dutch Neurological Society Meeting, and Ketogenic Diet Interest Group
    Rotterdam, Netherlands - 9/4/2019
  • UPDATE LECTURE: Working Mechanisms of Ketogenic Diets 
    Jong Rho, Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism, Annual International Congress
    Rotterdam, Netherlands - 9/2/2019
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Press Mentions

  • Zebrafish Are the New Lab Rats
    Zebrafish Are the New Lab RatsJune 7th, 2018
  • Researchers Develop New Drug-Testing Platform for Epilepsy
    Researchers Develop New Drug-Testing Platform for EpilepsyApril 22nd, 2018
  • Transcript of Episode 155: Supporting the Healing of Brain Tumors
    Transcript of Episode 155: Supporting the Healing of Brain TumorsFebruary 10th, 2017
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