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Paul Vespa, MD, Neurology, Los Angeles, CA

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Neurology • Los Angeles, CA

Neurocritical Care

Assistant Dean of Research in Critical Care, Gary L. Brinderson Family Chair in Neurocritical Care, Professor and Director of Neurocritical Care at UCLA,

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  • Office

    300 Medical Plz
    Suite 200
    Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Phone+1 310-825-5111
    Fax+1 310-443-0477

Summary

  • Dr. Paul Vespa is a neurologist and neurointensivists in Los Angeles, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica. He received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and has been in practice 27 years. He specializes in neurophysiology, vascular neurology, and neurocritical care and is experienced in general neurology, child neurology, sleep medicine, electromyography, and movement disorders.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Neurocritical Care, 1994 - 1996
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1991 - 1994
  • OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital
    OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1991
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2013 - 2017
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2013 - 2017
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2015 - 2016
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow of Neurocritical Care Society NCS
  • Fellow (FCCM) American College of Critical Care Medicine

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Surgical trials in intracerebral hemorrhage.  
    113. Vespa PM, Martin N, Zuccarello M, Awad I, Hanley DF, Stroke, 6/1/2013
  • Tight Glycemic Control Increases Metabolic Distress in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Randomized Co  
    Vespa, P, McArthur, DL, Stein, N, Huang, SC, Shao, W, Filippou, M, Etchepare, M, Glenn, T, Hovda DA, Critical Care Med, 2012

Lectures

  • 3 Takeaways from SCCM 2018 
    Los Angeles, CA - 2/12/2014

Authored Content

  • 3 Takeaways from SCCM 2018March 2018

Press Mentions

  • UCLA Will Lead $21 Million, Grant-Funded Study of Epilepsy After Traumatic Brain Injuries
    UCLA Will Lead $21 Million, Grant-Funded Study of Epilepsy After Traumatic Brain InjuriesJanuary 30th, 2017
  • Einstein-Montefiore to Play Leadership Role in $21 Million NIH Grant to Study the Onset of Epilepsy After Traumatic Brain Injuries
    Einstein-Montefiore to Play Leadership Role in $21 Million NIH Grant to Study the Onset of Epilepsy After Traumatic Brain InjuriesJanuary 30th, 2017
  • UCLA's Steinberg: Health Care Innovations Start with Patients, Staff
    UCLA's Steinberg: Health Care Innovations Start with Patients, StaffOctober 15th, 2015
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Grant Support

  • The Effects Of Glycemic Control On Post-Traumatic Brain MetabolismNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2012
  • MRS Detects Metabolic Dysfunction After Brain InjuryNational Center For Research Resources2009–2010
  • Intraoperative Stereotactic CT Guided Endoscopic Surgery (ICES)National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009
  • MRS Detects Metabolic Dysfunction After Brain InjuryNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2006–2009
  • Brain Volumetrics In Traumatic Brain InjuryNational Center For Research Resources2006–2008
  • Post Traumatic Nonconvulsive Epileptiform ActivityNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2001–2005

Professional Memberships

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