Dr. David S. Roby, MD

Expert Publications

• Serum myoglobin in acute myocardial infarction: a clinical study and review of the literature.
• Serum myoglobin in acute myocardial infarction: a clinical study and review of the literature.
• Computed tomographic appearance of systemic malignant lymphoma involving brain.

Media Releases

Get to know Neurologist Dr. David S. Roby, who serves patients in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Roby is a practicing neurologist with a special interest in migraine, movement disorders, and behavioral neurology. He works at Einstein Neurology at Elkins Park & Einstein Neurology at Klein Building in Pennsylvania.

Einstein’s neurological experts are highly skilled at diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the brain and nervous system, as well as challenging cases that require specialized neurological care such as brain and spinal cord injuries, recurring seizures, and brain infections. Their active participation in research and clinical trials means patients have access to the newest therapies available to treat their conditions. 

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he obtained his medical degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in 1976. He then went on to complete his residencies in internal medicine and neurology at Temple University Hospital.

Recognized for his commitment to his profession, Dr. Roby is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting high-quality patient care for the public through the initial and continuing certification of psychiatrists and neurologists. 

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists are licensed medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles of patients. They examine a patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.

An expert in his field, Dr. Roby is the recipient of Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018) and Patients’ Choice Award (2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018).

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