Elias A Giraldo MD MS
Vascular Neurology
Chief of Neurology National Brain Injury Institute, Long Beach, California
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500 Alamitos AveLong Beach, CA 90802
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Summary
- Dr. Elias Giraldo is a neurologist based in Long Beach, CA, specializing in vascular neurology with a focus on cerebrovascular diseases and neurological critical care. Dr. Giraldo completed a fellowship at Sidney Kimmel Medical College and a residency at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Currently, Dr. Giraldo serves as the Chief of Neurology at the National Brain Injury Institute and is a Professor of Neurology and Medical Education at California University of Science and Medicine. Dr. Giraldo's previous roles include Chair of Neurology at California University and Director of Neurology at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. Dr. Giraldo's research interests include vascular neurology and traumatic brain injury, contributing to publications such as studies on stroke scale scores and cerebrovascular conditions.
Clinical Expertise
- Vascular neurology, Ischemic stroke, Hemorrhagic stroke, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Traumatic brain injury, Intracranial hemorrhage, Clinical research
Education & Training
University of TennesseeMS, Epidemiology, 2006 - 2008
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityFellowship, Cerebrovascular Diseases & Neurological Critical Care, 2000 - 2001
University of Vermont Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1997 - 2000
National University of San MarcosClass of 1990
Certifications & Licensure
NM State Medical License 2025 - 2029
IL State Medical License 2025 - 2029
ID State Medical License 2025 - 2029
TX State Medical License 2026 - 2028
ME State Medical License 2025 - 2028
MI State Medical License 2025 - 2028
RI State Medical License 2025 - 2028
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology
United Council of Neurological SubspecialtiesNeurocritical Care- Join now to see all
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- High National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Scores, Hyperglycemia, and Anemia as Predictors of Length of Stay in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Ischemic Stroke.Hadi Abou-El-Hassan, Shayan Massoumi, Sara Akhlaghi, Reem Sarsour, Kathryn Pillai
Cureus. 2025-10-01 - Holohemispheric Intracranial Subdural Empyema as a Complication of Orbital Cellulitis.Hadi Abou-El-Hassan, Yosof Katiby, Elias A Giraldo
Cureus. 2024-04-01 - The 100 Most Cited Kluver-Bucy Research Articles: A Bibliometric Analysis.Cynthia Janku, Priya V Engel, Kisan Patel, Elias Giraldo
Cureus. 2023-09-01
Press Mentions
Association of Apolipoprotein E with Intracerebral Hemorrhage Risk by Race/Ethnicity: A Meta-AnalysisApril 1st, 2020
Grant Support
- Unrestricted Educational Grant: Ischemic Stroke Management Program to Prevent Vascular Events (IMPROVE)Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.2005–2006
Committees
- Elected Member, American Medical Association Academic Physicians Section 2016 - Present
- Member, American Academy of Neurology Donald M. Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Group 2007 - Present
- Chair, American Neurology Association Public Policy and Relations Committee 2020 - 2021
- Vice-Chair, American Neurology Association Public Policy and Relations Committee 2019 - 2020
- Member, American Neurological Association Public Policy and Relations 2016 - 2019
Research History
- Principal InvestigatorAsubio Pharmaceuticals ASBI 802 Trial2014 - 2015
- Principal InvestigatorInvestigator-Initiated Education Program for Stroke Survivors at the Stroke Center (REVISE) Tennessee Department of Health2009 - 2010
- Principal InvestigatorNational Institutes of Health IRIS Trial2006 - 2009
- Principal InvestigatorNovo Nordisk FAST Trial2005 - 2007
- Principal InvestigatorInvestigator-Initiated Ischemic Stroke Management Program to Prevent Vascular Events (IMPROVE) Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.2005 - 2006
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
- American Neurological Association - ANAFellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
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