Neurology
Steven Dekosky, MD
Deputy Director, McKnight Brain Institute; Aerts-Cosper Professor of Alzheimer's Research; Professor of Neurology & Neuroscience
Steven T. DeKosky, MD, is a neurologist specializing in behavioral neurology with a primary focus on Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and neurocognitive disorders. He serves adult and geriatric patient populations, particularly those with neurodegenerative conditions including mild cognitive impairment and traumatic brain injury sequelae. As Deputy Director of the McKnight Brain Institute and Aerts-Cosper Professor of Alzheimer's Research at the University of Florida College of Medicin
20+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- University of Virginia School of Medicine — Fellow in Neurochemistry
- University of Florida College of Medicine — Resident in Neurology
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD — Intern in Internal Medicine
- University of Florida College of Medicine — M.D.
- University of Florida College of Medicine — Graduate Student, Psychology and Neuroscience
Peer Recognition
- America’s Top Doctors — Top Doctor
2014
- Best Doctors in America — Best Doctors
2014
- Best Doctors, Inc. — Best Doctors in America
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Deputy Director, McKnight Brain Institute, University of Florida
- Aerts-Cosper Professor of Alzheimer's Research, University of Florida College of Medicine
- Associate Director, Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of Florida
- Vice President and Dean, University of Virginia School of Medicine
- Chair, Department of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Utah Hospital
- University of Florida McKnight Brain Institute
Languages
English
Experience
20+ years in practice