Dr. Darren Volpe

Biography

Darren Volpe, MD, obtained his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2004 and completed his Neurology residency at Harvard Neurology program in 2008. He is currently an Associate Professor of Neurology at Yale University and serves as the Associate Program Director of the Behavioral Neurology Neuropsychiatry Fellowship. Dr. Volpe is board certified in Neurology, with a subspecialty certification in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry. His clinical interests are centered on general neurology and behavioral neurology, particularly in the diagnosis and management of memory impairment disorders, dementia—including Alzheimer's, frontotemporal, Lewy body, and vascular types—and cognitive, language, and behavioral disorders. In addition to his patient care responsibilities, he is dedicated to medical education, serving as the VA Site Director for the Yale Neurology Residency Program and actively teaching trainees in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Volpe has received recognition for his contributions to the field, including honors as Teacher of the Year in 2012 from the Yale School of Medicine. He is committed to helping patients and families understand brain disorders and navigate the complexities of dementia diagnosis and treatment.

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