Neurology
Our Specialists
Child Neurology
 Gary J. Myers, M.D.
585-275-2808
Current Titles and Roles
Professor of Neurology, Pediatrics, and Environmental Medicine
Degrees, Certifications, and Licenses
- B.A., University of Kansas, 1957
- M.D., University
of Kansas, 1963
- Internship and Residency in Pediatrics,
Boston Children's Hospital, 1963-1966
- Fellowship, Neurology,
Boston City Hospital, 1966-1967
- Pediatric Neurology,
Boston Children's Hospital, 1969-1971
- Certification,
American Board of Pediatrics, 1968; American Board of Psychiatry
and Neurology with Special Competence in Pediatric Neurology,
1973
Prior Work History
1990-Present, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, University
of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New
York
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1989-1990, Visiting Professor of Toxicology in the Environmental
Health Sciences Center, University of Rochester School of Medicine
and Dentistry
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1985-1989, Professor of Neurology, University of Alabama at
Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine
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1982-1989, Professor, Department of Special Education, UAB School
of Education
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1981-1989, Professor of Pediatrics, UAB School of Medicine
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1978-1980, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, UAB School of
Medicine
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1971-1978, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology,
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Clinical Specialties
Neonatal and pediatric neurology
Highlights
Professional memberships:
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1978-Present, American Neurological Association
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1971-Present, Child Neurology Society
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1971-Present, American Academy of Neurology
Honors:
- 1975-1993, Examiner in Child Neurology for American Board of
Psychiatry and Neurology
- 1989, Visiting Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University
of Rochester Medical Center
- 1981, Wyeth Lecturer to South Africa
- 1979, CIBA Lecturer to South Africa
- 1963, Alpha Omega Alpha
- Smith, Kline & French Fellowship to study rural medicine
in Venezuela
- 1957-1958, Fulbright Fellowship, University of New England,
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia (Zoology) 1963
- 1957, Phi Beta Kappa, B.A. with honors in Zoology
Grants:
- Health Hazards of Methylmercury. NIEHS Pol-ESO-5197-1A1.
8/1/91 to 7/3/96. Role -
principal investigator of project 1 (child development
in relation to maternal methylmercury during pregnancy, a prospective
study).
- Developmental Toxicity of Mercury. NIEHS
RO1ES08442. 8/1/97 to 1/31/01.
Role - investigator.
- Factors Modifying the Toxicity of Methyl
Mercury in a Fish Eating Population. 10/1/00 – 9/31/05.
Role - investigator.
Research
- Environmental toxins
- Neonatal neurology
Academic Activity
Dr. Myers teaches medical students, residents,
and fellows in Neurology and Pediatrics.
Comments
Dr. Myers strives “ to improve health through caring,
discovery, teaching, and learning.”
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