Department of Neurology
Department of Neurology
Welcome to the Department of Neurology at the University of Utah
We've been serving patients and communities across the Mountain West for over 60 years.
As part of the region’s only academic medical center, we provide specialized care, lead innovative research, and train future neurologists committed to improving brain health for all.
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APPOINTMENTS
If you would like an appointment with one of our neurology specialists, please click the button below.
Message from our Department Chair
Neurology entered this century with never-before-seen advances in understanding the normal functions of the brain and its diseases. The discovery of mutations in disease genes, the use of novel imaging methods, and the development of new drugs and their evaluation in clinical trials have all led to breakthroughs in the treatment of neurological diseases.
Stefan M. Pulst, MD
Department Chair
Join Grand Rounds
Next Session
Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. MT
Upcoming Presentation:
Please join us on June 24th for presentations by
Alex O’Connor, MD, and Kirsten Myers, MD, PGY-3 Neurology Residents, Department of Neurology, “A Case of Frequent Jerks”
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Jordan Langford, MD, PGY-3 Neurology Resident, Department of Neurology, “Cortico-Cortical Evoked Potentials as a Biomarker for Surgical and Neuromodulation Planning in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy”
We will hold the session virtually for those who cannot attend in person. Only authenticated users may join. Please contact Jennifer Smith at jennifer.l.smith@hsc.utah.edu if you have any questions.
Headache School™
June Schedule
Join us for the Headache School on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month!
- HEADACHE SCHOOL IS OUT FOR SUMMER BREAK. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN SEPTEMBER.
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