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Dr. Michael R. Yochelson MD
Neurologist | Electrodiagnostic Medicine
102 Irving Street Northwest Washington DC, 20010About
Michael R. Yochelson, MD, is the Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at MedStar National Rehabilitation Network based out of Washington, DC. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Yochelson is a well-versed neurologist and physiatrist as well. Board certified in both specialities, Dr. Yochelson has specific clinical interest in rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, headaches, post-traumatic epilepsy, sleep dysfunction, and spasticity management. A doctor of distinction, Dr. Yochelson serves on the Board of Directors for the Brain Injury Association of Washington, D.C., is a Professor at the esteemed Georgetown University, and is an active member of the Brain Injury Association of Maryland; speaking around the globe on his expertise. Earlier in his career, Dr. Yochelson worked with the RAND Corporation, studying traumatic brain injury in service members returning from deployment, and also served on an FDA Scientific Advisory Board pertaining to the Orphan Products Grant Program. Through his passion and ability to work on advocacy issues, Dr. Yochelson has led a successful career and will continue down that path for years to come.
Education and Training
George Washington University
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Neurology; American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Vice President of Medical Affairs, Chief Medical Officer, MedStar National Rehabilitation Network -
- Board of Directors, Brain Injury Association of Washington, D.C. -
- Professor of Clinical Neurology and Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine, Georgetown University -
- Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking -
Awards
- Outstanding Educator Award in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Georgetown University/National Rehabilitation Hospital, 2008
- Edward A. Eckenhoff Leadership Award, National Rehabilitation Hospital, 2009
- One of the Top Rated Doctors in Northern Virginia, 2010, 2011
- Top Doctor, U.S. News & World Report, 2011-2013
Treatments
- Brain Injury Medicine
Internships
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Fellowships
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American College of Healthcare Executives
Articles and Publications
- Has been Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Passion for Caring for People and Ability to Work on Advocacy Issues
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling, Cooking, Art, Gardening, Theater
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Nearest Hospitals
MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTERl
110 IRVING ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20010HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW WASHINGTON DC 20060EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MIDTOWNl
550 PEACHTREE ST NE ATLANTA GA 30308PIEDMONT HOSPITALl
1968 PEACHTREE RD NW ATLANTA GA 30309WELLSTAR ATLANTA MEDICAL CENTERl
303 PARKWAY DRIVE, NE ATLANTA GA 30312