

Neurology
Allen Aksamit, M.D.
Professor of Neurology
Rochester, MN
Allen J. Aksamit, Jr., M.D., is a neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in neuroinfectious diseases. He primarily treats conditions such as infectious diseases of the nervous system, neurosarcoidosis, prion disorders, and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. His practice focuses on complex cases involving emerging pathogens and neurovirology, drawing from his extensive experience in diagnosing and managing encephalitis and other central nervous system infections
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (ABPN)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (MD, 1979)
- Residency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Neurology, 1983)
- Fellowship: National Institutes of Health (Neurovirology, 1986)
Peer Recognition
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Conditions & Treatments
Multiple Sclerosis
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Mayo Clinic
Languages
English
Experience
45+ years in practice