Neurology
Gil Wolfe, MD
Distinguished Professor, Neurology, University at Buffalo
Gil I. Wolfe, MD, FAAN, is a distinguished neurologist specializing in neuromuscular medicine at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, NY. His subspecialty focus centers on disorders of neuromuscular transmission, particularly myasthenia gravis, immune-mediated and idiopathic peripheral neuropathies, muscular dystrophy, motor neuron disease, and inflammatory and hereditary muscle diseases. He directs the neuromuscular medicine and Muscular Dystro
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology
- Clinical Neurophysiology
- Neuromuscular Medicine
Education & Training
- Texas A&M University Health Science Center / Baylor College of Dentistry — M.D. (1989)
- University of Pennsylvania — Residency, Neurology
- University of Pennsylvania — Fellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine (1993-1994)
Peer Recognition
- Best Doctors in America — Best Doctor
2011
- Buffalo Spree Magazine — Top Doctor
2013-2014 (2 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Super Doctors — Super Doctor
2013-2014 (2 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Irvin and Rosemary Smith Professor, University at Buffalo
- Dr. Bob and Jean Smith Foundation Distinguished Chair in Neuromuscular Disease Research, UT Southwestern (2004)
- SUNY Distinguished Professor, Neurology (2022-present)
- University at Buffalo Distinguished Professor (2017-present)
Leadership Roles
- Chief of Service, Neurology, Kaleida Health (2012-present)
- Chair, Department of Neurology, University at Buffalo (2012-2024)
- Clinical Vice Chair, Neurology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
- Director, Neuromuscular and MDA Clinical Programs, University at Buffalo
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Utah Hospital
- Kaleida Health
- Buffalo General Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice