

Neurology
David Paydarfar, M.D.
Chair, Department of Neurology; Professor, Department of Neurology; Director, Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences
David Paydarfar, M.D., is a board-certified neurologist specializing in cerebrovascular disease, stroke, and vasculitis of the nervous system. He serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurology at Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, and Director of UT Health Austin’s Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences, where he establishes infrastructure for premier subspecialty programs in clinical neuroscience. He is part of the Pharyngeal High-Resolution Manometry care team an
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — M.D.
- Harvard Medical School — Residency, Neurology
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — B.S. Physics (summa cum laude)
Peer Recognition
2019-2020 (2 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Chair, Department of Neurology
- Director, Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
- Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis
- Ascension Seton Hays
- Ascension Seton Highland Lakes
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
40+ years in practice