Dr. Brian Coffey

Biography

Brian J. Coffey, MD, is an Assistant Professor at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in the Department of Neurology. He specializes in neurocritical care and treats patients in the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit, focusing on severe brain injuries and neurological conditions requiring intensive care. His past research has explored how the brain recovers language function after severe traumatic brain injury. Currently, his research interests center around non-invasive monitoring of cerebral blood flow in patients with acute brain injury, cardiac arrest, and stroke, with the aim of understanding microcirculatory blood flow post-injury. Dr. Coffey's work strives to determine the clinical utility of continuous cerebral blood flow monitoring in optimizing neuro ICU management and improving patient outcomes. He graduated with a medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and holds a bachelor's degree from Northeastern University. His residency was completed at UF Health Shands Hospital, followed by a fellowship in neurocritical care at Boston Medical Center. He is active in several professional organizations including the American Academy of Neurology and the Neurocritical Care Society.

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