LeonardSokolMDBoard-Certified Neurologist

Summary

• Leonard L. Sokol, M.D., is a board-certified neurologist with expertise in general neurology and a primary focus on memory and supportive care for patients with neurodegenerative diseases. He provides evidence-based diagnostics, management, and therapeutic care for individuals with common conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, and vascular dementia, as well as rare disorders like corticobasal syndrome and progressive supranuclear palsy. His approach emphasizes comprehensive, longitudinal, and person-centered care from diagnosis through the advanced stages of illness.
  
  Dr. Sokol gained additional expertise in palliative neurology during a postdoctoral clinical fellowship, where he honed his skills in delivering expert diagnoses, caregiver education and support, advance care planning, symptom management, and facilitating access to clinical trials. His dedication to high-quality care has earned him recognition, including the "Champagne Award" for scoring among the top 5% of neurology trainees in national assessments during his residency.
  
  In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Sokol is a poet, writer, and researcher with a robust academic portfolio. He has contributed extensively to peer-reviewed literature and guidelines in his field and has secured extramural funding, earning multiple accolades for his research. His work primarily focuses on how principles of supportive care can enhance the quality of life for individuals with neurodegenerative diseases.