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Joseph Masdeu, MD, Neurology, Houston, TX

Joseph C. Masdeu MD

Neuroimaging


"Graham Family Distinguished Chair for Neurological Sciences, Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology Professor of Neurology, Institute for Academic Medicine Full Member, Research Institute Director, Nantz National Alzheimer Center Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College"

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  • 6560 Fannin StreetSuite 750Houston, TX 77030

  • Phone+1 713-441-1150

  • Fax+1 713-790-4990

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Summary

  • Dr. Joseph Masdeu is a neurologist based in Houston, TX, with a subspecialty in neuroimaging. He completed his medical education at the Complutense University of Madrid, followed by an internship and residency in neurology at the Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago, and a fellowship in Neuropathology at Brigham and Women's in Boston. He has been chairman of Neurology at the New York Medical College and currently leads the Nantz National Alzheimer Center at Houston Methodist and is a professor of neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Masdeu has experience in Alzheimer's disease, and speech and language disorders. His recent publications include works on MRI and metabolism, neuroimaging biomarkers, Alzheimer's disease, and brain aging. He is also actively involved in clinical trials focused on Alzheimer's disease, psychosis by autoimmunity, and advanced MRI applications for brain injuries.

Education & Training

  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1974 - 1975
  • Loyola University Medical Center
    Loyola University Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1973 - 1973
  • Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago
    Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of ChicagoInternship, Transitional Year, 1972 - 1973
  • Complutense University of Madrid
    Complutense University of MadridClass of 1969

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2015 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1981 - 2020
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1973 - 1984
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Novel PET Tracer Identifies Inflammation as Key Player in Alzheimer's Disease
    Novel PET Tracer Identifies Inflammation as Key Player in Alzheimer's DiseaseMarch 13th, 2025
  • Patrick Announces Texas Moonshot Program to Combat Dementia
    Patrick Announces Texas Moonshot Program to Combat DementiaNovember 18th, 2024
  • COVID-19 Articles and Resources
    COVID-19 Articles and ResourcesSeptember 23rd, 2020
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Grant Support

  • Glutathione, Brain Metabolism and Inflammation in Alzheimer's DiseaseBAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE2020–2026

Other Languages

  • Spanish

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