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Mark Fitzgerald, MD, Child Neurology, Philadelphia, PA

MarkFitzgeraldMDPhD

Child Neurology Philadelphia, PA

Epilepsy

Attending Physician, Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative & Pediatric Epilepsy Program, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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  • Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 215-590-1719
    Fax+1 215-590-1771

Summary

  • Dr. Mark Fitzgerald is a Pediatric Epileptologist in Philadelphia, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Virginia School of Medicine and has been in practice 6 years. He specializes in epilepsy.

Education & Training

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Epilepsy, 2016 - 2017
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Neurology, 2013 - 2016
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaResidency, Child Neurology, 2013 - 2016
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaResidency, Pediatrics, 2011 - 2013
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 2011
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaPh.D., Neuroscience, 2004 - 2010
  • University of Scranton
    University of ScrantonB.S., Psychology, Philosophy, Neuroscience, 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2016 - 2024
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Epilepsy

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Eric W. Lothman Award University of Virginia, 2009
  • Excellence in Neuroscience Award University of Scranton, 2002
  • Excellence in Psychology Award University of Scranton, 2002
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Early discontinuation of anti-seizure medications in neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy  
    Fitzgerald MP, Kessler SK, and Abend NS, Epilepsia, 1/1/2017
  • Acute psychosis presenting in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus: Questions & Answers  
    arma S, Lerman M, Fitzgerald MP, and Ruebner R, Pediatr Nephrol, 1/1/2015
  • Trans-sodium crocetinate improves outcomes in rodent models of occlusive and hemorrhagic stroke  
    Wang Y, Yoshimura R, Manabe H, Schretter C, Clarke R, Cai Y, Fitzgerald M, and Lee KS, Brain Res, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Seizure recurrence risk in neonates treated with hypothermia for HIE.
    Fitzgerald MP, Massey SL, Kessler SK, Flibotte J, Dlugos D, Abend NS, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2016
  • Seizures and developmental outcomes in neonates with HIE.
    Fitzgerald MP, Massey SL, Kessler SK, Flibotte J, Dlugos D, Abend NS, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2016
  • Unexpected Transverse Myelitis after Dinutuximab Therapy for Relapsed Neuroblastoma: A Case Report.
    Barcikowski J, Fitzgerald MP, Jaffe A, and Mowery D, AAPM&R Annual Assembly, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • "Early Discontinuation of Anti-seizure Medications in Neonates Treated with Therapeutic Hypothermia for Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy" 
    University of Pennsylvania - 1/1/2016
  • "Dravet Syndrome: The (In)complete Story" 
    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 1/1/2015
  • "Status Epilepticus" 
    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 1/1/2015
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Press Mentions

  • What Is the First Step in Improving Epilepsy Care?
    What Is the First Step in Improving Epilepsy Care?June 5th, 2021
  • Big Data Helps Assess Seizure Burden, Improve Outcomes in Pediatric Epilepsy Patients
    Big Data Helps Assess Seizure Burden, Improve Outcomes in Pediatric Epilepsy PatientsJune 3rd, 2021

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