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Steven Novella, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology
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Associate Professor of Neurology

Biography

Dr. Novella is dedicated to excellence in education of both professionals and patients. He is the editor of Science-Based Medicine - a website dedicated to exploring issues of science in medicine.

His practice includes general neurology with a special interest in neuromuscular disease. His research interests include ALS, myasthenia gravis, neuropathy, and erythromelalgia.

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  • Neurology

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    Primary

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Education & Training

MD
Georgetown University (1991)
Resident
Yale-New Haven Hospital
Fellow
Yale School of Medicine

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Frequent collaborators of Steven Novella's published research.

Publications

2018

Clinical Care

Overview

Steven Novella, MD, specializes in treating patients who suffer from headaches and a variety of neurological conditions. “We have very effective and successful treatments in treating general neurological issues, particularly in the area of migraines,” says Dr. Novella, an assistant professor of neurology at Yale School of Medicine.

Dr. Novella works with his colleagues using a comprehensive and academic approach to headache diagnosis and management. His clinical research targets migraines but he is also interested in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), myasthenia gravis, neuropathy and erythromelalgia, formerly known as Mitchell’s disease, a rare neurovascular peripheral pain disorder in which blood vessels are episodically blocked.

He is the vice president for the Society for Science-Based Medicine and the editor of Science-Based Medicine, a website dedicated to exploring issues of science in medicine.

Clinical Specialties

Neuromuscular Medicine; Neurology

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Board Certifications

  • Neuromuscular Medicine

    Certification Organization
    AB of Psychiatry & Neurology
    Latest Certification Date
    2022
    Original Certification Date
    2011
  • Neurology

    Certification Organization
    AB of Psychiatry & Neurology
    Latest Certification Date
    2022
    Original Certification Date
    1998

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