Cristian Ionita, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Neurology)Cards
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2016
C19orf12 Gene Related Neurodegeneration Mimicking Juvenile ALS (P6.339)
Acsadi G, Ionita C, Darras B. C19orf12 Gene Related Neurodegeneration Mimicking Juvenile ALS (P6.339). Neurology 2016, 86 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.86.16_supplement.p6.339.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Impact of Co-management at the Primary-Subspecialty Care Interface on Follow-up and Referral Patterns for Patients With Concussion
Feyissa EA, Cornell E, Chandhok L, Wang D, Ionita C, Schwab J, Kostyun R, Wilion F, Rubin K. Impact of Co-management at the Primary-Subspecialty Care Interface on Follow-up and Referral Patterns for Patients With Concussion. Clinical Pediatrics 2015, 54: 969-975. PMID: 25573946, DOI: 10.1177/0009922814566929.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric primary care providersCollaborative care modelCo-manage patientsPrimary care providersCare of patientsManagement of concussionClinical outcomesReferral patternsRetrospective auditFollow-upCare modelCare providersCare interfacePatientsDocument careConcussionMore providersCareStructured toolFurther explorationProvidersSubspecialists
2014
A Neonatal Case of Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome with COLQ Mutation (P2.339)
Imperioli M, Ionita C, Acsadi G, Engel A. A Neonatal Case of Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome with COLQ Mutation (P2.339). Neurology 2014, 82 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.82.10_supplement.p2.339.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Management of Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis
Ionita C, Acsadi G. Management of Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis. Pediatric Neurology 2013, 48: 95-104. PMID: 23337001, DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2012.07.008.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
12 Treatment and Management of Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Congenital Myopathies
Ionita C, Iannaccone S. 12 Treatment and Management of Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Congenital Myopathies. 2011, 179-189. DOI: 10.1016/b978-1-4377-0372-6.00012-8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
Clinical Trials
Current Trials
A Study of Lasmiditan (LY573144) Treatment in Children Aged 6 to 17 With Migraine (PIONEER-PEDS1)
HIC ID2000028680RolePrincipal InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date08/30/2022Recruiting ParticipantsGenderBothAge6 years - 17 yearsA 12-Month Study of Lasmiditan (LY573144) Treatment in Children Aged 6 to 17 With Migraine (PIONEER-PEDS2)
HIC ID2000028716RolePrincipal InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date11/03/2025Recruiting ParticipantsGenderBothAge6 years - 17 yearsPerinatal Arterial Stroke: A Multi-site RCT of Intensive Infant Rehabilitation (I-ACQUIRE) (I-ACQUIRE)
HIC ID2000025348RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date02/15/2024Recruiting ParticipantsGenderBothAge8 months - 3 years
Clinical Care
Overview
Cristian Ionita, MD, is a pediatric neurologist who focuses on neuromuscular disorders and headache management.
Dr. Ionita provides comprehensive care for young patients with complex neurological conditions, utilizing advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques.
Also an associate professor of pediatrics in neurology at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Ionita is involved in a variety of electrophysiological studies in children and participates in clinical trials aimed at advancing treatments for pediatric neuromuscular conditions.
Dr. Ionita completed his medical degree at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, followed by pediatrics and child neurology training at SUNY Downstate. He further specialized in pediatric neuromuscular disorders through a fellowship at University of Texas Southwestern.
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Board Certifications
Neuromuscular Medicine
- Certification Organization
- AB of Psychiatry & Neurology
- Original Certification Date
- 2009
Neurology with Special Qual in Child Neurology
- Certification Organization
- AB of Psychiatry & Neurology
- Latest Certification Date
- 2016
- Original Certification Date
- 2006
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