Dr. Carlyn Gentile

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Biography

Carlyn Patterson Gentile is an attending physician in the Division of Neurology at Children's Hospital Philadelphia. She specializes in the early identification and management of pediatric post-traumatic headache, including understanding the pathophysiology of photophobia and migraine. Dr. Gentile completed her PhD in Neuroscience and her MD at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY. She undertook her residency in Child Neurology and General Pediatrics at Children's Hospital Philadelphia and also completed a Pediatric Headache Fellowship there. She is affiliated with the Pediatric Headache Program and the Minds Matter Concussion Program, focusing on innovative approaches to concussion management and headache treatment for children.

Research Interests

Experience

Attending Physician

— Present

Children's Hospital Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

Specializes in pediatric neurology with a focus on headache disorders.

Requirements for Children's Hospital Philadelphia

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Graduate of a US or Canadian medical school or one year of US post-graduate clinical training Passed USMLE or COMLEX Part I Must pass Step II before start of training
Application Checklist
  • ERAS application form
  • Personal statement
  • Medical school transcript
  • USMLE or COMLEX scores
  • Minimum of three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pediatrics: Pediatric Residency Program. Interviews are conducted virtually.