Neurology

Robert Knight, M.D.

Director, Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute

Berkeley, CA

Robert Thomas Knight, M.D., is a distinguished neurologist whose subspecialty focus lies in cognitive neuroscience, particularly the role of the prefrontal cortex in attention, memory, and goal-directed behavior. He primarily studies neurological patients with frontal lobe damage and neurosurgical patients undergoing electrode implantation for epilepsy monitoring. His research employs advanced electrophysiological techniques, including electrocorticography (ECoG) from the cortical surface and st

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurology (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (MD, 1974)
Internship: Cook County Health and Hospitals System (Internal Medicine, 1974-1975)
Residency: University of California San Diego Medical Center (Neurology, 1975-1978)
Undergraduate: Illinois Institute of Technology (B.S. Physics)

Years in Practice

50+ years

Peer Recognition

American Academy of Arts & Sciences — Elected Fellow
American Psychological Association — Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions
2024
Cognitive Neuroscience Society — Distinguished Career Contribution Award
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke — Jacob Javits Award

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Epilepsy

Conditions & Treatments

Drug-Resistant EpilepsyEpilepsy & Seizure Disorders

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UCSF Medical Center
University of California

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Knight treats

Frequently asked

Where does Dr. Knight practice?

Robert Knight practices in Berkeley, CA with hospital affiliations including UCSF Medical Center and University of California.

What does Dr. Knight specialize in?

Robert Knight is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Epilepsy.

How long has Dr. Knight been practicing?

Robert Knight has 52+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Knight's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (MD, 1974); Internship: Cook County Health and Hospitals System (Internal Medicine, 1974-1975); Residency: University of California San Diego Medical Center (Neurology, 1975-1978).