Dr. Richard Baron

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Richard Baron is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurologist at Stanford Health Care, specializing in Adult Neurology. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Baron received fellowship training in headache medicine and otoneurology, focusing on dizziness and vestibular disorders. His clinical expertise includes diagnosing, managing, and treating headaches, facial pain, and dizziness, ensuring the highest level of care through detailed patient histories and specialized examinations. Dr. Baron is particularly interested in the management of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and has established a multidisciplinary group at Stanford Health Care dedicated to improving care coordination for individuals with IIH. His involvement extends to evaluating acute vestibular syndromes in emergency settings. An active member of various professional societies, Dr. Baron has published in respected journals and contributed chapters to academic handbooks, reflecting his commitment to education and research in neurology.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical assistant professor specializing in Adult Neurology at the Stanford Headache Facial Pain Clinic.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.