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HIV Neurology (NeuroAids)

Giovanni Schifitto, M.D.Giovanni Schifitto, M.D.

585-275-3052

Current Titles and Roles

Associate Professor of Neurology

Degrees, Certifications, and Licenses

  • B.S., University of Toronto, Toronto Ontario, 1989
  • M.D., Faculty of Medicine, University of Milan, 1988
  • Internship, Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, 1990-1991
  • Residency, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; New York, New York, 1991-1992
  • Residency, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, 1992-1994
  • Fellowship, Instructor and Fellow in Neurology, Experimental Therapeutics, 1994-1996
  • Certification, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Neurology), 1995

Prior Work History

2002-Present, Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, New York

1998-2002, Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, New York

1996-1998, Senior Instructor in Neurology, University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, New York

1994-1995, Primary Care Provider, Infectious Disease Clinic, University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, New York

1994-1996, Instructor and Fellow in Neurology, Experimental Therapeutics, University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, New York

Clinical Specialties

Neurological complications of HIV/AIDS, Quantitative assessment of the Autonomic Nervous System

Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology
  • American Autonomic Society and Clinical Research Society
  • International AIDS Society
  • International Society of NeuroVirology
  • Society for Neuroscience

Research

  • Neurological complication of HIV infection
  • Dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system

Academic Activity

  • Mentoring undergraduate/graduate and medical students
  • Mentoring neurology residents, fellows and Junior faculty
  • Member of the University of Rochester International Medical Exchange Program
  • Member of the General Clinical Research Center Advisory Committee

Comments

"I feel privileged to provide clinical care and research initiatives to our patients with HIV-associated neurological complications."