Dr. Arlyn Valencia M.D
Neurologist | Electrodiagnostic Medicine
2575 Montessouri St Suite 110 Las Vegas NV, 89117About
Dr, Arlyn Valencia is a neurologist and a subspecialist in stroke and neurorehabiliration. She is an Official Member of the INTERNATIONAL HIGH IQ SOCIETY. She served as an Associate Professor Of Neurology, University Of Nevada School Of Medicine. She completed neurology residency training at Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College Of Medicine, Bronx, NY, and Fellowship Training in Stroke And Neurorehabilitation at the same institution. She did her Post-Graduate Internship at New York Medical College, Metropolitan Hospital. She presently has active staff privileges at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is a Diplomate Of The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. She is an artist (oil, watercolor and acrylic painting, charcoal and pencil sketching) and a musician (vocals, piano, guitar, songwriting). She is a gourmet chef.
Education and Training
University of Santo Tomas
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Dr. Arlyn Valencia M.D's Expert Contributions
Saving the Brain After a Stroke
When Joe woke up that chilly night, he knew something was terribly wrong. He tried to stand up, but instead he suddenly slid to the floor as if his body pulled him down. That’s when he realized the right side of his body had gone “dead” on him. He tried to verbalize and orient himself to his...
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor, University of Nevada School of Medicine -
Awards
- Rectors Scholarship, University of Santo Tomas
Fellowships
- Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College Of Medicine (Stroke, Neurorehabilitation)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology, American Stroke Association
What do you attribute your success to?
Always Thinking of Others, Hard Work, Dedication
Hobbies / Sports
- Jazz, Piano, Guitar, Swimming
Favorite professional publications
- Stroke Journal, American Academy of Neurology Journal
Dr. Arlyn Valencia M.D's Practice location
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