academic excellence

Neurology

Advancing neurologic health through innovation and expertise

Comprehensive research. Premier education. Multi-disciplinary care.

The Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Neurology, under the leadership of Chair Laurie Gutmann, MD, has a rich tradition in academic neurology with a national reputation in neurological education and neuroscience research. For more than 75 years, neurologists have shaped the department as a leader in education, research and clinical care. The department, housed in the state-of-the-art Indiana University Health Neuroscience Center in downtown Indianapolis, has grown to include a faculty consisting of nearly 90 physicians, clinician scientists, and scientists who are internationally and nationally recognized specialists in neurologic health and neuroscience.

pediatric neurologists and residents meet in the clinic

Education

Accomplished physician faculty in the Department of Neurology are deeply committed to training medical students, residents and fellows in this complex field of medicine. The residency and fellowship programs provide exceptional training for the nation's future neurologists.

Liana Apostolova, MD meets with a LEADS participant.

Research

Through a long tradition of research in cerebrovascular disease and the collaborative work of multidisciplinary subspecialty programs, investigators in the Department of Neurology are transforming patient lives through improved prevention and treatment for neurological issues.

a pediatric neurologist and resident meet with a patient

Clinical Care

The Department of Neurology operates within the IU Health Neuroscience Center, a state-of-the-art collaborative facility that combines the expertise of several IU School of Medicine departments. Our clinical faculty, residents and fellows work together to provide exceptional patient care.

86 Faculty Members
16.4 million dollars in NIH funding in 2023
58,216 patient visits in 2023

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Upcoming Events

Dec 09 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Neurology Grand Rounds

Neuroscience Center Auditorium