Neurology
William Dobyns, M.D.
Professor
Chicago, IL
William B. Dobyns, M.D., is a physician-scientist specializing in clinical genetics, pediatric neurology, and pediatrics, with a focus on genetic and non-genetic developmental disorders of the brain. He treats complex conditions such as Miller-Dieker syndrome (characterized by chromosome 17 deletions), hemimegalencephaly, Dandy-Walker malformation (linked to mutations in ZIC1, ZIC4, and FOXC1 genes), mental retardation, autism, and cerebellar birth defects. Serving primarily pediatri
18+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology (ABPN)
- Clinical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG)
- Pediatrics (ABP)
Education & Training
- Mayo Medical School — M.D., 1978
- Mayo Graduate School of Medicine — Fellowship, Medical Genetics, 1985
- Baylor College of Medicine — Residency, Pediatric Neurology, 1980-1983
- Gundersen Clinic and Lutheran Hospital — Residency, Pediatrics, 1978-1980
- University of Michigan — B.A., 1974
Peer Recognition
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Child Neurology
Conditions & Treatments
Epilepsy & Seizure DisordersNeonatal NeurologyNeurodevelopmental Disorders
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Chicago (5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL)
Languages
English
Experience
18+ years in practice