Dr. Patricia Ann Evans, MD, PhD, FAAN, FAAP
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
1341 W Mockingbird Dallas Texas, 75247-4966Rating
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Patricia Ann Evans, M.D., Ph.D. is a highly respected pediatric neurologist who currently practices at the University of Texas Southwestern Neurology and Children's Health Specialty Center. She currently serves as both the clinical and residency director of the ABPN accredited Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program at UTSW, only one of 7 in the country. With her extensive expertise in a range of areas, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Behavioral Neurology, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and Chromosomal and DNA Disorders, Dr. Evans is deeply committed to delivering exceptional care to her patients. Dr. Evans completed her medical education at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock in 1983. During that time, Dr. Evans did additional training in cardiology at the University of London, Middlesex Hospital, in the summer of 1982. Following that, she finished a residency in Pediatrics at Texas Tech University School of Medicine in 1986, after which time she practiced privately in Lubbock, TX for five years. In 1992, she left her private practice to pursued her residency in Pediatric Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She received a National Institute of Health grant to study cognitive development under the direction of Dr. Martha Denckla at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine by 1996.
Additional training includes work with Dr. Isabelle Rapin at Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1995; epilepsy training under Dr. J. Kiffin Penry at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1993. Dr. Evans carries board certification in three areas: Neurology with Special Certification in Pediatric Neurology, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, both through the American Board of Psychology & Neurology/Child Neurology, as well as Pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics.
Throughout her illustrious career, Dr. Evans has actively participated in various professional organizations. She joined the American Academy of Pediatrics in 1986, the Child Neurology Society in 1992, the American Academy of Neurology in 1992, and the Fragile X National Foundation in 2012. She served as the section director of Ethics for the American Academy of Neurology for three years. She has published extensively in both the clinical aspects of special needs individuals as well as the neuroethics in this very complex field. Her outstanding contributions to the field have earned her numerous awards and accolades, solidifying her reputation as a trailblazer in pediatric neurology.
Education and Training
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock MD 1983
Texas Tech University BA 1978
University of London, Middlesex Hospital Cardiology Clerkship 1982
Walden University, School of Psychology Ph. D 2013
Berklee College of Music Advanced Professional Certific 2023
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (Psychiatry and Neurology)
Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology (Psychiatry and Neurology)
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas Professor 2015 - Present
- Director Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program at UT Southwestern Medical Center -
- American Academy of Neurology (AAN) -
Awards
- Patricia and William L. Watson Award for Excellence in Clinical Medicine nominee 2019 2019
- Texas Top Doctors of 2020 2020
- Texas Top Doctors of 2021 2021
- Texas Top Doctors of 2023 2023 Best in Texas
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Child Neurology Society (CNS)
- Fragile X National Foundation (FXNF)
- Society for Neuroscience (SFN)
- Fellow of both the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)
Fellowships
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine Neurology 1993
- Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein Col of Med Autism Spectrum Disorders 1994
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - GME Neurology 1996
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine Pediatric Neurology 2004
Fellowships
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2004), Pediatric Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - GME (1996), Neurology, Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein Col of Med (1994), Autism Spectrum Disorders, Wake Forest University School of Medicine (1993), Neurology
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics (1986), Child Neurology Society (1992), American Academy of Neurology (1992), Fragile X National Foundation (2012)
Articles and Publications
- Outstanding Neurologist of Dallas, D Magazine (2002, 2012), America\'s Top Pediatricians 2004-2006, Consumers Research Council of America, Donald Palatucci Fellowship for Patient Advocacy 2005, Fellow
What do you attribute your success to?
- She attributes her success to her mom and her education.
Philanthropic Initiatives
- She does public speaking on medical ethics and lectures for UT Southwestern and is studying music at TWU.
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Get to know Pediatric Neurologist Dr. Patricia Ann Evans, who serves patients in Dallas, Texas.
A top professional in the field of pediatric neurology, Dr. Evans is affiliated with Children’s Health Center for Autism in Dallas, Texas. She also serves as the esteemed Director of the Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
With a comprehensive educational background, she earned her medical degree from Texas Tech University School of Medicine, laying the foundation for her journey in pediatric care. She further honed her skills through pediatric training at Texas Tech University Health Science Center, followed by rigorous adult and pediatric neurology training at UT Southwestern School of Medicine.
A pivotal phase of her academic pursuit led her to a fellowship in Cognitive Development at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, sponsored by the prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH). Her thirst for knowledge didn’t stop there, as she pursued a Ph.D. in research psychology through Walden University.
Dr. Evans’ accolades extend to her board certifications in pediatrics, neurology, pediatric neurology, and neurodevelopmental disabilities, underscoring her expertise and proficiency in providing comprehensive care across a spectrum of conditions. She has also been recognized as a Fellow of both the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP).
Throughout her illustrious career, she has been a steadfast advocate for ethical medical practices, evident in her role as the former chair of the Ethics Section for the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). She has also completed the esteemed Palatucci Fellowship in Advocacy, further solidifying her commitment to championing the rights and well-being of patients.
In her research endeavors, Dr. Evans delves into pressing issues such as Fragile X Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across the lifespan, and neuroethics in the pediatric setting. Her contributions to the literature are significant, with authored textbooks and book chapters shedding light on the complexities of ASD and ethical considerations in medical decision-making.
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. A child neurologist, or pediatric neurologist, is a doctor who treats children who have problems with their nervous system. Problems in the nervous system can start in the brain, spine, nerves, or muscles. These can lead to problems such as seizures, headaches, or developmental delays.
Among her most notable achievements, Dr. Evans has been the recipient of the Outstanding Neurologist of Dallas Award (2002, 2012), and Best Pediatric Specialists (2013-2014) by D Magazine. She was also recognized among America’s Top Pediatricians (2004-2006) by the Consumers’ Research Council of America.
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