Dr. Michael R. Yochelson MD, Neurologist
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Dr. Michael R. Yochelson MD

Neurologist | Electrodiagnostic Medicine

3/5(4)
102 Irving Street Northwest Washington DC, 20010
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3/5

About

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

Male Spanish 29 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Brain InjuryNeurorehabilitationPhysiatrist

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

Dr. Michael R. Yochelson MD's Practice location

102 Irving Street Northwest -
Washington, DC 20010
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New patients: 202-877-1000
Fax: 202-291-5366
www.medstarhealth.org

2020 PEACHTREE RD NW -
ATLANTA, GA 30309
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New patients: 404-352-2020
Fax: 404-350-7381

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Dr. Michael R. Yochelson MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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