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Joseph Gleeson

Neurology

Joseph Gleeson, M.D.

Director of Neuroscience Research, Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine

Joseph G. Gleeson, MD, is a renowned pediatric neurologist and neurogeneticist specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders, including epileptic encephalopathies, structural birth defects such as spina bifida, mental retardation, epilepsy, and autism spectrum disorders. He primarily serves pediatric patients with rare genetic and recessive neurological conditions, often involving consanguineous families or de novo mutations, focusing on treatment-resistant and undiagnosed cases through genomic m

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Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Child Neurology (ABPN)

Education & Training

  • Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (MD, 1991)
  • Residency: Boston Children's Hospital (Pediatrics, 1993)
  • Residency: Boston Children's Hospital (Child Neurology, 1996)

Years in Practice

35+ years

Peer Recognition

  • Child Neurology SocietyJoseph G. Gleeson, MD Award
  • HealthgradesHealthgrades Honor Roll
  • Howard Hughes Medical InstituteInvestigator

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Child Neurology

Conditions & Treatments

Neonatal NeurologyPediatric NeurologyNeurodevelopmental DisordersCerebral PalsyEpilepsy & Seizure Disorders

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
  • UC San Diego School of Medicine

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Gleeson treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Gleeson accept Aetna insurance?
Joseph Gleeson's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and CareFirst plus 5 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
Where does Dr. Gleeson practice?
Joseph Gleeson practices in San Diego, CA with hospital affiliations including Rady Children's Hospital San Diego and UC San Diego School of Medicine.
What does Dr. Gleeson specialize in?
Joseph Gleeson is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Child Neurology.
How long has Dr. Gleeson been practicing?
Joseph Gleeson has 35+ years of clinical experience in neurology.
What is Dr. Gleeson's medical training?
Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (MD, 1991); Residency: Boston Children's Hospital (Pediatrics, 1993); Residency: Boston Children's Hospital (Child Neurology, 1996).

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