17116-Miller, Derryl

Derryl J. Miller, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology

Sub-Investigator for XENON X-ACKT Phase 3 Clinical Trial - Study ID Number XPF-010-303 - https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05667142

Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Representative - Riley Children's Health - https://pediatricerc.com/resource-locator/

Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience - https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-clinical-neuroscience/about/editorial-board

Phone
(317) 948-7450
Address
Riley Research Building Room 211
705 Riley Hospital Dr.
Indianapolis, Indian 46202
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Bio

Derryl Miller, MD is an assistant professor of neurology at Riley Hospital for Children.  He has subspecialty training in Clinical Neurophysiology and serves as one of the Epileptologists.  He is passionate about the treatment of children with epilepsy and presurgical evaluation in those diagnosed with medically intractable epilepsy.  Dr. Miller is excited to work with you and your child to use creative and maximally effective therapies to treat neurologic disease.  In his spare time, Dr. Miller enjoys cycling with his wife, playing with his daughters, and singing in the St. John the Evangelist Choirs.

Key Publications

ORCID = 0000-0002-4226-4835
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4226-4835

56. Miller DJ, Yang E, Knight KN, Shirrell M, Coven S, Tailor J.  Nonstandard Prescription Practices of Antiseizure Medications for Patients with Supratentorial Tumors Presenting without Seizures.  Open Access J Neurol Neurosurg.  2025; 19(4): 556016.  DOI: 10.19080/OAJNN.2025.19.556016 https://juniperpublishers.com/oajnn/OAJNN.MS.ID.556016.php 

55. Medicalresearch.io, Miller DJ, Hovaizi N, Gabriele N, Cornici A. 4 Examples of Research that Directly Influenced Clinical Practice. Published: 4-2-25. Accessed: 4-2-25. https://medicalresearch.io/qa/4-examples-of-research-that-directly-influenced-clinical-practice/ 

54. Faust SL, Mattson KS, Felker M, Jordan B, and Miller DJ.   Focal Epileptic Encephalopathy with Spike-Wave Activation in Sleep: A Case Report of Hemispheric Involvement with Change in Handedness. The Neurodiagnostic Journal.   April 1, 2025.  DOI: 10.1080/21646821.2025.2484028 

53. Healthcarenews.io, Miller DJ, Chandravati D, Noonan A, Sanchez D. Published: 4-1-25. Accessed: 4-2-25. https://healthcarenews.io/qa/advice-for-starting-out-in-healthcare-research-what-i-wish-i-knew/ 

52. Doctors Magazine, Miller DJ, Abhijit D, Yar S. 3 Things to Consider Before Pursuing a Career in Neurology. Published: 4-1-25. Accessed: 4-2-25. https://doctorsmagazine.co/qa/3-things-to-consider-before-pursuing-a-career-in-neurology/ 

51. Hulse S, Hunt P, Miller DJ, Mane V, Fernandez S, Zandi M. Bridging the Language Gap: Communicating With Healthcare Providers. Published: 3-15-25. Accessed 3-31-25. https://pharmatechnews.com/bridging-the-language-gap-healthcare-providers/ 

50. Medicalresearch.io, Miller DJ, Ayala J, Hunt P. 3 Ways to Maintain Collaboration in a Competitive Medical Research Environment. Published: 3-19-25. Accessed: 3-19-25. https://medicalresearch.io/qa/3-ways-to-maintain-collaboration-in-a-competitive-medical-research-environment/ 

49. Medicalresearch.io, Huffman K, Miller DJ, Barichello R. 3 Prioritizing Eligibility Criteria for Successful Screening Trials. Published: 3-12-25. Accessed: 3-14-25. https://medicalresearch.io/qa/3-prioritizing-eligibility-criteria-for-successful-screening-trials/ 

48. Registerednurses.io, Miller DJ. How Can Critical Thinking Prevent Medical Errors in Nursing? Published: 3-7-25. Accessed: 3-9-25. https://registerednurses.io/qa/how-can-critical-thinking-prevent-medical-errors-in-nursing/ 

47. College Recruiter, Miller DJ, Chavez A, McDermott C, Israeli A, Higham D, Noonan A, Wang C, Hitchcock T, Aka A, Robinson B, Mema G, Chen T, Szczepanek A, Bryla P, Itzhaki E, Vasilevski D, Ferreira NM. Career Advice for Job Seekers 17 tips for nursing majors who are mapping their careers. Published: 2-16-25. Accessed: 2-22-25. https://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2025/02/14/17-tips-for-nursing-majors-who-are-mapping-their-careers 

46. Neurologists.io, Miller DJ, Gasic G, Abhijit D. What's the Most Fascinating Things About Neurology? Published: 2-13-25. Accessed: 2-13-25. https://neurologists.io/qa/whats-the-most-fascinating-things-about-neurology/ 

45. Physiologist.io, Hunt P, Gilderthorp R, Younglove C, Peterson E, Miller DJ, Sugg T, Kocieniewski L, Gasic G, Fernandez S, Blue T. 10 Areas of Physiology Poised for Future Advancements. Published: 2-12-25. Accessed: 2-12-25. https://physiologist.io/qa/10-areas-of-physiology-poised-for-future-advancements/ 

44. Healthcarenews.io, Miller DJ, Russo J, Nahigyan M, Hunt P, Zeises J, Gerineni S, Bowman T, Kumar A, Diamantides G, Gasic G, Cohen S, Kim PL, Heber T, Smith S, ODoherty P, Hetrick R, Bradshaw T, Blue T, Matheson B, Collins J, Kunik R, Babb B, Brooks T, Belmont J. 24 Emerging Healthcare Trends and their Impact On Patient Care. Published: 2-10-25. Accessed: 2-12-25. https://healthcarenews.io/qa/24-emerging-healthcare-trends-and-their-impact-on-patient-care/ 

43. Doctors Magazine, Casarez T, Miller DJ, Nunez D, Fernandez S.  4 Tips for Patients Newly Diagnosed with a Blood Disorder.  Published: 2-10-25. Accessed: 2-12-25. https://doctorsmagazine.co/qa/4-tips-for-patients-newly-diagnosed-with-a-blood-disorder/ 

42. Hulse S, Karim A, Hill D, Miller DJ, Gasic G. Making Informed Medical Decisions: Shared Resources and Strategies. Published: 2-9-25. Accessed: 2-12-25. https://pharmatechnews.com/making-informed-medical-decisions/ 

41. Neurologists.io, Miller DJ, Von Aulock M, Gasic G, Fernandez S. Why is It So Hard to Get in to See a Neurologist? Published: 2-7-25. Accessed: 2-8-25. https://neurologists.io/qa/why-is-it-so-hard-to-get-in-to-see-a-neurologist/ 

40.  Ozkir M and Miller DJ. Folic Acid Prescribing and Reproductive Counseling
Practices of Child Neurologists for Women with Epilepsy.  Pediatr Neurol. 2025;165:52-55. doi: https://10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2025.01.015

39. Hulse S, Russo J, Rosen H, Burnett N, Miller DJ, Hale K, Spages J. Finding Reliable Healthcare Information: Challenges and Advice. Published: 1-14-25. Accessed 1-23-25. https://pharmatechnews.com/finding-reliable-healthcare-information/ 

38. Physiologist.io, Miller DJ, Hunt P. What Are Examples of Interdisciplinary Collaborations Leading to Breakthroughs in Physiology? Published: 1-7-25. Accessed: 1-7-25. https://physiologist.io/qa/what-are-examples-of-interdisciplinary-collaborations-leading-to-breakthroughs-in-physiology/ 

37. Pediatricians.io, Miller DJ. How Do Interdisciplinary Collaborations Improve Pediatric Patient Outcomes? Published: 12-30-24. Accessed: 12-30-24. https://pediatricians.io/qa/how-do-interdisciplinary-collaborations-improve-pediatric-patient-outcomes/ 

36. Medicalresearch.io, Miller DJ. 6 Qualities that Make a Successful Medical Researcher. Published: 12-24-24. Accessed: 12-26-24. https://medicalresearch.io/qa/6-qualities-that-make-a-successful-medical-researcher/ 

35. Hulse S, Russo J, Chakka N, Miller DJ, Odhiambo R, Burnett N. The Role of Genomics in Personalized Medicine: An Industry Perspective. Meditech Today. Published: 12-18-24. Accessed: 12-30-24. https://meditechtoday.com/the-role-of-genomics-in-personalized-medicine/ 

34. Hospitalnews.io H, Badea D, Giancarlo T, Miller DJ, Rosen H, Taddeo E, Stoughton S, Richardson AD, Russo J, Hunt P. 9 Unexpected Benefits of Using Healthcare Technology. Published: 12-3-24. Accessed: 12-8-24. https://healthcarenews.io/qa/9-unexpected-benefits-of-using-healthcare-technology/ 

33. Singhal S, Miller DJ, Croxton A, Walsh. Delayed focal seizures following gunshot wound to the head in a child with minimal initial sequelae. Radiology Case Reports; 2025: 20(1): 484-487. ISSN 1930-0433. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.001 

32. El Jammal R, Tfaily A, Cochran AG, Nguyen T, Miller DJ, El Ayoubi N, Soluoku T, White FA, Obeid M. The long-term effects of limbic non-convulsive status epilepticus in peri-adolescent rats. Epilepsy & Behavior. 2024; 161: 110086. ISSN 1525-5050. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.110086 

31. Ozkir MR and MillerDJ.  Folic Acid Prescribing and Reproductive Counseling Practices of Child Neurologists for Women with Epilepsy. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4986669 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4986669

30. Hospitalnews.io, Bennett C, Miller DJ, Owen J, Knobel M, Chakka N.  How Do You Address Staffing Challenges In Hospitals?  Published 10-24-24.  Accessed 10-26-24.  https://hospitalnews.io/qa/how-do-you-address-staffing-challenges-in-hospitals/ 

29. Pediatricians.io, Miller DJ, Hunt P.  How Can Play Or Entertainment Improve the Pediatric Patient Experience?  Published 10-24-24.  Accessed 10-26-24.  https://pediatricians.io/qa/how-can-play-or-entertainment-improve-the-pediatric-patient-experience/ 

28. Healthcarenews.io, Miller DJ, Patel V, Pumphrey D, Santoro V, Wright B, Maclin V, Chakka N, Lee H, Russo J.  How Telehealth Has Transformed Specific Aspects of Healthcare.  Published 10-24-24.  Accessed 10-26-24.  https://healthcarenews.io/qa/how-telehealth-has-transformed-specific-aspects-of-healthcare/ 

27. Hospitalnews.io, Frew J, Miller DJ, Knobel M, Stoughton S, Chakka N. How Can You Enhance Interdepartmental Communication in Healthcare? Published 9-26-24. Accessed 9-26-24. https://hospitalnews.io/qa/how-can-you-enhance-interdepartmental-communication-in-healthcare/ 

26. Doctors Magazine, Miller DJ, Wright B, Kochgaway L, Chakka N, Gay D. What Innovative Approach Have You Used to Improve Patient Education in Your Medical Practice? Published: 9-26-24. Accessed: 9-26-24. https://doctorsmagazine.co/qa/what-innovative-approach-have-you-used-to-improve-patient-education-in-your-medical-practice/ 

25. Neurologists.io, Miller DJ, Knobel Maria. When Should a Patient Consider Seeing a Neurologist? Published: 9-25-24. Accessed: 9-25-24. https://neurologists.io/qa/when-should-a-patient-consider-seeing-a-neurologist/ 

24. Elrod A, Nickerson M, Miller DJ. S1.027 A Case of Childhood Confabulation and Working Memory Woes with Acute Hemorrhagic Encephalomyelitis. 149th Annual Meeting American Neurological Association. Annals of Neurology. 2024;96(suppl 32):S74-S75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ana.27051 

23. Charouf D, Miller DJ, Haddad L, White FA, Boustany R-M, Obeid M. High Diagnostic Yield and Clinical Utility of Next-Generation Sequencing in Children with Epilepsy and Neurodevelopmental Delays: A Retrospective Study. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024;25(17):9645. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25179645 

22. Sheikh K, Miller DJ, Blake R, Smith L, Conrad S, Sokol D, et al. Using magnetic resonance-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy corpus callosotomy to lateralize a seizure focus for staged surgical approach. Explor Neurosci. 2024;3:198–206.  https://doi.org/10.37349/en.2024.00044

21. Miller DJ.  "Childhood Epilepsies and When to Refer for Surgical Evaluation."  Common Childhood Diseases - Diagnosis, Prevention and Management, edited by Enkhsaikhan Purevjav, InTech Open.  Published 5-23-24.  ISBN 978-0-85466-776-5.  http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1005271

20. Miller DJ.  Diversifying Dialogue: A Physician’s Primer to Procuring all Points of View. J Yoga & Physio. 2024; 11(3): 555812.  https://doi.org/10.19080/jyp.2024.11.555812

19. Pediatricians.io, Hamling A, Knobel M, Miller DJ. How Do You Approach the Topic of Vaccination With Hesitant Parents? Published: 8-23-24. Accessed: 8-24-24.  https://pediatricians.io/qa/how-do-you-approach-the-topic-of-vaccination-with-hesitant-parents/ 

18. Hospitalnews.io, Kim PL, Pumphrey D, Miller DJ. What Creative Solutions Have You Implemented to Address Limited Hospital Resources? Published: 8-29-24. Accessed: 8-31-24. https://hospitalnews.io/qa/what-creative-solutions-have-you-implemented-to-address-limited-hospital-resources/ 

17. Neurologists.io and Miller DJ.  How do you assess cognitive functions in neurology?  Published: 8-12-24.  Accessed 8-15-24.  https://neurologists.io/qa/how-do-you-assess-cognitive-function-in-neurology/ 

16. Doctors Magazine, Miller DJ, Priya P, Lee MJ, Sørensen ME, Bonza S.  Which Book or Journal Article is a Must-Read for Healthcare Administrators?  Published: 7-15-24.  Accessed: 7-16-24. https://doctorsmagazine.co/qa/which-book-or-journal-article-is-a-must-read-for-healthcare-administrators/ 

15. Hospitalnews.io, Miller DJ, da Silva C, Edell B, Reller K, Alexander A, Bonza S.  What Initiatives Improve Patient Satisfaction?  Published: 7-16-24.  Accessed: 7-17-24. https://hospitalnews.io/qa/what-initiatives-improve-patient-satisfaction/ 

14. Neurologists.io and Miller DJ.  How Can a Lifestyle Change Benefit Neurological Patients?  Published: 7-16-24.  Accessed: 7-17-24.  https://neurologists.io/qa/how-can-a-lifestyle-change-benefit-neurological-patients/ 

13. REPUGEN, Parr L, Kulkarni A, Gasic G, Brandrup J, Howard D, Hinz P, da Silva C, Tunis E, Miller DJ.  Reputation Management Trends for Healthcare Providers in 2024.  Published: 6-25-24.  Accessed: 6-26-24.  https://www.repugen.com/blog/reputation-management-trends-2024

12. Neurologists.io and Miller DJ.  How Can Patients Stay Motivated During Long-Term Neurological Treatment Plans?  Published:  5-1-24.  Accessed: 5-2-24.  https://neurologists.io/qa/how-can-patients-stay-motivated-during-long-term-neurological-treatment-plans/

11. Komanapalli H and Miller DJ.  A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Change in Management with Evoked Potentials: Considering Study Characteristics Can Suggest Consistent Changes (P1-11.007).  Neurology.  2024; 102(17_supplement_1).  https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0000000000204441

10. Miller DJ, Komanapalli H, and Dunn DW.  Comorbidity of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in a Patient with Epilepsy: Staring Down the Challenge of Inattention Versus Nonconvulsive Seizures. Epilepsy & Behavior Reports.  2024; 25: 100651.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebr.2024.100651

9. Miller DJ, Komanapalli H, and Dunn DW.  Lay Summary for Comorbidity of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in a Patient with Epilepsy: Staring Down the Challenge of Inattention Versus Nonconvulsive Seizures. Epilepsy & Behavior Reports.  2024; 25: 100651. https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/epilepsy-and-behavior-reports/about/lay-summaries#comorbidity-of-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-in-a-patient-with-epilepsy-staring-down-the-challenge-of-inattention-versus-nonconvulsive-seizures

8. Miller DJ, Walsh L, Smith L, Supakul N, Ho C, and Onishi T. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Enhancement of Spinal Nerve Roots in a Boy with X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy Before Diagnosis of Chronic Inflammatory demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Radiology Case Reports.  2024; 19(1):493-498.  ISSN 1930-0433.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2023.10.065

7. O'Neil J and Miller DJ. Growth-attenuation Therapy for Children with Profound Cognitive and Physical Disabilities. The National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly, 2023; 23(1):71–82. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5840/ncbq20232317

6. Heckman CA, Miller DJ, Kremer KM, Martinez ML, and Jea AH.  An ischemic myelopathy case series: flaccid paraplegia following a spikeball save & numbness while walking normally. Brain Circulation, 2023; 9: 107–111. https://doi.org/10.4103/bc.bc_80_22

5. Miller DJ, Felker M, and Ciccarelli M.  Transitioning Ambulatory Medicine from Pediatrics to Adult Care for Patients with Epilepsy and Intellectual Disability. Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy, 2020; 9(4):172–176. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1717135

4. Sokol DK, Miller DJ, Westmark CJ, and Lahiri DK.  A-067 Behavior and Blood Biomarker Differences for Children with Fragile X Syndrome and Idiopathic Autism. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2020; 35(6), 857–858. https://doi.org/10.1093/arclin/acaa068.067

3. Miller DJ and Bodkin C. The Utility of Inpatient Electromyography/Nerve Conduction Studies: Quality Over Quantity Saves Quite a Quota (134). Neurology, 2020; 94(15 Supplement), 134. https://n.neurology.org/content/94/15_Supplement/134#hw-e-letters-form

2. Miller DJ. Breaking Burnout: A Personal Reflection on Mindfulness Exercises for Physicians. Journal of Yoga and Physiotherapy, 2020; 8(5), 0088–0090.  DOI: 10.19080/JYP.2021.08.555746

1. Miller DJ and Kremer KM. Frequent Awakenings and Fits with Aerobics. Pediatric Neurology, 2020; 106, 72–73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2020.01.014

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