Dr. Eric Marsh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Eric Marsh is a pediatric neurologist at Children's Hospital Philadelphia and an Associate Professor of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. His medical practice focuses on diagnosing and treating children with neurodevelopmental disorders, especially Rett syndrome, developmental epilepsies, and associated syndromes. With extensive training including an MD and PhD in Physiology and Neuroscience from New York University, he brings a strong background in clinical neurophysiology. Dr. Marsh is actively involved in research targeting the genetic aspects of epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly studying the ARX gene and its link to various epigenetic conditions. His work aims to better understand the neurobiological processes involved in these disorders, advocating for innovative treatment interventions to enhance the quality of life for affected patients. He has also received multiple accolades for his clinical excellence and dedication to medical education, including being named among Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors in Child Neurology and receiving teaching awards from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Marsh contributes significantly to various professional organizations related to epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders and serves on numerous editorial boards for academic journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Attending Physician

2009-07-01 — Present

Children's Hospital Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

Pediatric neurologist specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders and epilepsy.

Associate Professor

2014-07-01 — Present

Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Educator and researcher involved in clinical training and advancements in pediatric neurology.

Awards

#1

Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors

2022-01-01
#1

Leonard Berwick Teaching Award

2014-01-01

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.