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Laura Hershkowitz, DO, Neurology, Tacoma, WA

LauraLynnHershkowitzDOFACN

Neurology Tacoma, WA

Addiction Medicine, Epilepsy, Neurophysiology

Epileptologist MultiCare Adult Epilepsy Center, Tacoma. Medical Director of Adult Neurology MultiCare Medical Associates

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  • Office

    316 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    #408
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    Phone+1 253-403-0344

Education & Training

  • Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Michigan State University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1992
  • Cornell University
    Cornell UniversityB.S., Nutritional Biochemistry, Cum Laude, 1985 - 1988
  • State University of New York
    State University of New YorkNo Degree, 1983 - 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State License 2010 - 2023
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 1998 - 2010
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State License 1996 - 1999
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State License 1993 - 1996
  • AOA Board of Neurology and Psychiatry Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Mentor Hall of Fame Award AOA, 2007
  • Hamot Neurology Residency Teacher of the Year 2006
  • Stanley Kinev Memorial Award, Outstanding Neurology Scientific Paper 1996
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • The Psychiatric Complications of Anterior Temporal Lobectomy: Emphasis on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder  
    Hershkowitz, L. et al, Journal of the American College of Neuropsychiatrists, 1/1/1997
  • Postictal Psychiatric Symptoms in Patients with Poorly Controlled Seizures: A Prevalence Study  
    Soto A, Kanner A, Hershkowitz L, Epilepsia, 1/1/1997

Abstracts/Posters

  • An Update on Use of Diazepam Rectal Gel in Patients with Mental Retardation and Intractable Epilepsy
    Stephanie Wincik, RN, Laura Hershkowitz, DO, Erie Homes for Children and Adults, Inc., Erie, PA; Northshore Clinical Associates, Erie, PA, 1/1/2008
  • Steroids in Refractory Status Epilepticus: A Case Report
    Hoppe, B, Hershkowitz L, Journal of the American College of Neuropsychiatrists, 1/1/2008
  • Core Elements of Epilepsy Diagnosis and Management: Expert Consensus from the Leadership in Epilepsy, Advocacy and Development (LEAD) Faculty
    Glauser T, Sankar R, LEAD FACULTY Hershkowitz, L, et al, Current Medical Research and Opinions, 1/1/2008
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