Dr. Angela Curcio

Biography

Angela M. Curcio, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor specializing in Pediatric Epilepsy at NYU Langone Health. She primarily treats children with neurological conditions and focuses on improving the quality of care for patients with epilepsy. Her interest in pediatric neurology was sparked by personal experiences caring for a child with epilepsy, which motivated her to pursue this specialized field. Dr. Curcio has a comprehensive approach to pediatric neurological care and is dedicated to providing compassionate, thoughtful treatment for children and families facing neurologic challenges. Beyond her clinical practice, she is actively involved in research aimed at enhancing treatment guidelines for pediatric epilepsy. Her research interests include various forms of epilepsy, including drug-resistant epilepsy and specific syndromes such as Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Dr. Curcio completed her medical degree at Drexel University in 2015 and underwent residency training in Pediatrics and Child Neurology at New York Presbyterian - Columbia University. She further specialized in Clinical Neurophysiology through a fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell in 2021. Dr. Curcio is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology with a specialization in Child Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology.

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