Dr. Alan G. Finkel MD, Neurologist
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Dr. Alan G. Finkel MD

Neurologist | Electrodiagnostic Medicine

4/5(42)
103 Market St Chapel Hill NC, 27516
Rating

4/5

About

Immediate past chair of the headache and pain section of the American Academy of Neurologists.

Education and Training

University of SUNY Buffalo

University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1985

Board Certification

Pain Medicine

Neurology

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 39 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

HeadachesPain Medicine

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • On faculty of the University of North Carolina, Psych, Anesthesia, and Dentistry Dept. -

Awards

  • John R. Graham - AHS 2006   

Fellowships

  • University of North Carolina (Chronic Pain management)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology, American Medical Association, American Headache Society, International Headache Society, North Carolina Medical Society, Durham and Orange County Medical Society, North Carolina Neurology Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Good Mentoring

Teaching and speaking

  • He is on faculty at University of North Carolina for the past 25 years is Psychiatric, Anesthesia and Dentistry.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Music-Playing Jazz Piano

Favorite professional publications

  • Headache

Dr. Alan G. Finkel MD's Practice location

6114 Fayettville Road -
Durham, North Carolina 27713
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New patients: 919-942-4424
Fax: 919-942-4440

Practice At 103 Market St

103 Market St -
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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New patients: 919-929-1375
Fax: 919-929-0711

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