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Leon Epstein, MD, Child Neurology, Chicago, IL

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Child Neurology Chicago, IL

Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University

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  • Office

    2300 Childrens Plaza
    Childrens Memorial Hospital
    Chicago, IL 60614
    Phone+1 773-880-4352
    Fax+1 773-880-3374

Education & Training

  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityManagement Skills for Innovative University Leaders, 2008 - 2009
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Neurology, 1976 - 1978
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonResidency, Neurology, 1974 - 1976
  • St Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor
    St Joseph Mercy Ann ArborInternship, Transitional Year, 1973 - 1974
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1973
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolB.A.

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1975 - Present
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License Current
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1980 - Present
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1998 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1978 - 2000
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
  • Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2014
  • Distinguished Alumnus Neurological Institute of New York, 2003
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • FEBSTAT  
    Epstein LG, Epilepsia
  • Pediatric Neuroenhancement: ethical, legal, social and neurodevelopmental implications  
    Graf WD, Nagel SK, Epstein LG, Miller G, Nass R, Larriviere D, Neurology, 1/1/2013
  • Matrix metalloproteinase levels in early HIV infection and relation to in vivo brain status  
    Li, S, Wu, Y, Keating, SM, Du, H, Sammet, CL, Zadikoff, C, Mahadevia,R, Epstein, LG, Ragin, AB, J. Neurovirol, 1/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • First Treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy to Be Submitted for FDA Approval Based on Positive Results in Clinical Trial
    First Treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy to Be Submitted for FDA Approval Based on Positive Results in Clinical TrialMay 24th, 2017
  • Have a Kid with Migraines? Sugar Pills Work as Well as Drugs
    Have a Kid with Migraines? Sugar Pills Work as Well as DrugsNovember 8th, 2016
  • Could Roseola Virus Be Behind Epilepsy? Childhood Virus Infection Linked to Prolonged Seizures with Fever
    Could Roseola Virus Be Behind Epilepsy? Childhood Virus Infection Linked to Prolonged Seizures with FeverJune 14th, 2012
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Grant Support

  • Neurocognitive Function, HIV Load And Surrogate MarkersNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1999–2003
  • Neuroprotection--Inhibition Of Oxidative StressNational Institute Of Mental Health1999–2000
  • HIV-1 Induced B-B-B Damage In Human Neural XenograftsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1999
  • Neurocognitive Function, HIV Load And Surrogate MarkersNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1998
  • Neuroprotection--Inhibition Of Oxidative StressNational Institute Of Mental Health1997–1998
  • HIV-1 Induced B-B-B Damage In Human Neural XenograftsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1996–1998
  • HIV Infection Of Human Fetal Neural XenograftsNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1991–1993
  • HIV-1 Encephalopathy--Viral Factors In PathogenesisNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1992
  • HIV Infection Of Neural XenograftNational Eye Institute1991
  • HIV-1 Encephalopathy: Viral Factors In PathogenesisNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1990–1991
  • HIV Antigen In Cerebrospinal FluidNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1987–1989
  • The Role Of HTLV-III In AIDS EncephalopathyNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1986–1988

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