Dr. Orrin Devinsky

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Biography

Orrin Devinsky, MD, is a renowned neurologist specializing in epilepsy and pediatric epilepsy, practicing at NYU Langone Health. After earning his MD from Harvard Medical School in 1982, he completed his residency in neurology at New York Presbyterian - Weill Cornell Medical Center in 1986 and a fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in 1988. Dr. Devinsky has dedicated his career to the treatment of epilepsy, having developed a comprehensive epilepsy center at NYU that focuses on advanced diagnostic studies and innovative therapies. He leads a multidisciplinary team of experts that collaborates on clinical pharmacological trials, investigating new antiepileptic medications and surgical interventions. Under his leadership, the center has become a pioneer in responsive neurostimulation therapy and complex epilepsy surgeries. Dr. Devinsky is also instrumental in research on sudden unexplained deaths in children due to epilepsy, co-directing the largest SUDC study to date. His work has led to significant advancements in understanding epilepsy and improving treatment outcomes, and he is committed to providing compassionate care that allows patients to lead full, high-quality lives.

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Experience

Director

1989-01-01 — Present

Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

Leading the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, providing multidisciplinary evaluation, medical treatment, and surgical intervention for patients with epilepsy.

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Doctorate Program
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Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.