Neurology
Brian Weinshenker, M.D.
Professor, Neurology, University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
Brian Weinshenker, MD, is a professor of neurology at the University of Virginia, specializing in neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis. He treats adults with multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders, transverse myelitis, autoimmune encephalitis, optic neuritis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, sarcoidosis, CNS vasculitis, and autoimmune/paraneoplastic disorders of the central nervous system. Previously, he practiced for 30 years at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, b
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Psychiatry and Neurology (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada)
Education & Training
- University of Western Ontario — Subspecialty training and multiple sclerosis research
- University of Minnesota — Neurology training
- University of Manitoba — Internal Medicine training
- University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine — M.D., 1978
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research (2011)
- Highly Cited Researcher, Clarivate (2016, 2017, 2021)
- Giants of Multiple Sclerosis Class of 2023, NeurologyLive and Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
Leadership Roles
- Professor of Neurology, University of Virginia
- Director, Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Division (affiliated)
- Committee Member, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Committee Member, Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Conditions & Treatments
Multiple SclerosisNeuroimmunologyNeuromyelitis OpticaOptic NeuritisAutoimmune EncephalitisCNS Vasculitis
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Utah Hospital
- University of Virginia Health System
Languages
English
Experience
45+ years in practice