Neurology
Sean Savitz, M.D.
Director, Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease
Houston, TX
Sean I. Savitz, MD, is a professor of Neurology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School, UTHealth Houston, holding the Frank M. Yatsu Chair in Neurology and serving as Director of the Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease. He specializes in vascular neurology, treating adult patients with ischemic stroke, brain hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, and related cerebrovascular conditions, providing comprehensive care to facilitate recovery and return to daily
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (ABPN)
- Vascular Neurology (ABPN)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine (MD, 2000)
- Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 2001)
- Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Neurology, 2004)
- Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Cerebrovascular Disease, 2005)
Peer Recognition
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
- ABPN — Board Certified in Vascular Neurology
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Conditions & Treatments
Stroke & Cerebrovascular DiseaseTransient Ischemic AttackCarotid Artery DiseaseStrokeVascular Neurology
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- UTHealth Houston
- Memorial Hermann
- Houston Methodist West Hospital
Languages
English[1]
Experience
25+ years in practice