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Concussion & Sports Neurology Specialists

68 verified specialists treating concussion & sports neurology from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Mayo Clinic, NYU Langone Hospitals, and Buffalo General Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Amaal Starling

Amaal Starling, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Neurology

Scottsdale, AZ15+ years
Headache Medicine
David Dodick

David Dodick, M.D.

Chief Science and Medical Officer, Atria Health Institute; Professor Emeritus, Mayo Clinic

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Vascular Neurology & StrokeHeadache Medicine
Dennis Cardone

Dennis Cardone, D.O.

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Sports Medicine

New York, NY30+ years
Primary Care Sports Medicine
John Leddy

John Leddy, MD

Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Sports Medicine

Buffalo, NY30+ years
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Michael Jaffee

Michael Jaffee, M.D.

Chair and Bob Paul Family Professor of Neurology, University of Florida

Neurology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Brain Injury Medicine
Peter McAllister

Peter McAllister, M.D.

Medical Director, New England Institute for Neurology and Headache; Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, The Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University; Associate Clinical Professor of Neurology, Yale School of Medicine

Neurology

Fairfield, CT30+ years
Headache Medicine
Joshua Kamins

Joshua Kamins, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA10+ years
Headache Medicine
Christopher Giza

Christopher Giza, M.D.

Professor of Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Chief, Pediatric Neurology Division, Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Brain Injury Medicine
Amy Wagner

Amy Wagner, MD

Professor, Surgery

Pediatrics

Milwaukee, WI
Brain Injury MedicinePediatric Surgery
Bert Vargas

Bert Vargas, MD

Associate Vice President, U.S. Medical Affairs-Neuroscience, Eli Lilly and Company

Neurology

Indianapolis, IN15+ years
Headache Medicine
Philip Girard

Philip Girard, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology, USC School of Medicine

Neurology

Pasadena, CA30+ years
Brain Injury Medicine
Sophie Teng

Sophie Teng, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical, Med: Neurology

Neurology

Sacramento, CA10+ years
Brain Injury Medicine
Kevin Weber

Kevin Weber, M.D., M.H.A.

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Headache Division

Neurology

Dublin, OH10+ years
Headache Medicine
Jeffrey Kutcher

Jeffrey Kutcher, MD

Global Director, The Kutcher Clinic

Neurology

Brighton, MI20+ years
Brain Injury Medicine
Korak Sarkar

Korak Sarkar, MD

Neurological Rehabilitation

Neurology

New Orleans, LA15+ years
Brain Injury Medicine
Priya Dhawan

Priya Dhawan, MD

Associate Professor, Neurology

Neurology

San Francisco, CA15+ years
Brain Injury Medicine
Edward Snell

Edward Snell, MD

Sports Medicine

Pittsburgh, PA30+ years
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Stephen Mernoff

Stephen Mernoff, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Clinician Educator

Neurology

Providence, RI
Brain Injury Medicine
Michael Lobatz

Michael Lobatz, M.D.

clinical assistant professor of neurology

Neurology

Carlsbad, CA
Brain Injury Medicine
Fernando Manalac

Fernando Manalac, M.D.

Medical Director of Primary Care Sports Medicine, Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute

Sports Medicine

Boca Raton, FL20+ years
Primary Care Sports Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of concussion & sports neurology specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Concussion & Sports Neurology as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a concussion & sports neurology specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for concussion & sports neurology depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these concussion & sports neurology specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Concussion & Sports Neurology?
Concussion & Sports Neurology is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches concussion & sports neurology care.