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Brett Kissela, MD

Professor of Neurology; Vice Chair, Deptartment of Neurology

Department
Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine
Specialties
Neurology, Stroke, Neuroscience, Acute Stroke, Stroke Prevention
.Brett Kissela, MD photo

Practice Locations

  • Clifton

    • UC Health Physicians Office (Clifton)

      222 Piedmont Avenue
      Suite 3200
      Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
      Phone: (513) 475-8730
      Fax: (513) 475-8033
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Bio

Dr. Brett Kissela began his career at the University of Cincinnati in 1999 as a clinical instructor of Neurology.  In 2000 he became a neurologist for the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute and the assistant director of medical education for the Department of Neurology. He has since held positions such as co-director of the vascular neurology fellowship, vice-chair of graduate medical education and hospital services, and residency director for the Department of Neurology.  Dr. Kissela is currently a professor of neurology as well as the vice-chair of education and clinical services for the Department of Neurology at the UC College of Medicine.  He has been the co-director of the Stroke Recovery Center at Drake since 2008, and a member of the University of Cincinnati Stroke team since 2000.  

Dr. Kissela’s research has focused on causes, outcomes, and recovery of stroke.  He has a special interest in the impact of diabetes on stroke, as well as factors that influence stroke outcomes.  He also participates in a variety of stroke recovery projects, which look to improve recovery with the use of innovative techniques and devices.   

During his lifetime Dr. Kissela has been honored with membership to Alpha Omega Alpha, National Medical Honor Society and Phi Beta Kappa.  He has also been awarded the Clarence and Mildred Long Lectureship in Cerebrovascular Disease at Indiana University, the Cincinnati Business Courier’s Forty Under 40 Award, and the Michael S. Pessin Stroke Leadership Prize from the American Academy of Neurology.  

Professional Memberships
American Heart Association, Stroke Council, Fellow 
American Academy of Neurology, Fellow
American Neurological Association 


Education

Medical School
Washington University School of Medicine - Saint Louis, MO
Residency
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI
Fellowship
University of Cincinnati/University Hospital - Cincinnati, OH (Cerebrovascular Diseases)

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
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