

Neurology
Steven Messe, MD
Associate Director, Vascular Neurology Fellowship Director of Fellowship Programs, Department of Neurology Ruth M and Tristram C Colket, Jr President's Distinguished Professor
Steven R. Messe, MD, is a Professor of Neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in vascular neurology with a focus on acute stroke and neurocritical care. He primarily treats inpatients with acute ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), intracranial hemorrhage, vertebral artery dissection, arteriovenous malformations, and other cerebrovascular diseases, as well as neurologic illnesses requiring intensive care. Dr. Messe serves adult patients, including
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Vascular Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- University of Michigan Medical School — M.D., 1998
- Yale University — B.A. (Psychology), 1993
- University of Pennsylvania Health System — Fellowship, Vascular Neurology, 2002-2003
- University of Pennsylvania Health System — Residency, Neurology, 1999-2002
- University of Pennsylvania Health System — Internship, Internal Medicine, 1998-1999
Peer Recognition
- Super Doctors — Super Doctor
2025
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice