Neurology
Patrick Lyden, M.D.
Professor of Physiology & Neuroscience, Neurology and Neurological Surgery
Dr. Patrick D. Lyden is a distinguished vascular neurologist specializing in acute ischemic stroke and cerebrovascular diseases, serving adult patients including those with treatment-resistant or severe cases at Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles. He treats conditions such as acute ischemic stroke, leveraging thrombolytic therapies like intravenous t-PA, as demonstrated by his leadership in the pivotal NINDS t-PA for Acute Stroke Trial—the first proven therapy for stroke—and subsequent multinat
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Vascular Neurology
Education & Training
- UCSD, San Diego — Fellowship, Cerebrovascular Disease, 1985 - 1987
- UCSD Medical Center — Residency, Neurology, 1982 - 1985
- Mercy Hospital, San Diego — Internship, 1982
- Baylor College of Medicine — M.D., 1981
- UCLA, Los Angeles — B.S., Biochemistry, 1974
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
2022-2025 (4 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Keck Hospital of USC
Languages
English
Experience
45+ years in practice