Alexis Netis Simpkins MD PhD, MSCR, FAHA, FAAN, FAAN
Vascular Neurology
Associate Professor
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127 S San Vicente BlvdSte A6600Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone+1 310-423-6472
Fax+1 310-423-8839
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Summary
- Dr. Alexis Simpkins is a neurologist based in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in vascular neurology. Her recent publications include guidelines on stroke prevention and various studies published in journals such as Stroke, focusing on stroke management and cerebrovascular diseases.
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Neurology, 2011 - 2014
Medical College of GeorgiaInternship, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2011- Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 2010
Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health/National Capital ConsortiumFellowship, Vascular Neurology
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2021 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2016 - 2023
DC State Medical License 2014 - 2018
GA State Medical License 2016 - 2017
VA State Medical License 2015 - 2016
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Financial burden, non-medical drivers of health, and early caregiving role formation after stroke: a scoping review.Munachi Okpala, Mariel Flake-Rojas, Edwin Akomaning, Shelby Woodall, Alexis Simpkins
Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 2026-10-12 - Guidelines in Action: Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for Nondisabling Stroke Within the 4.5-Hour Window.Andrew Osborne, Eno Inikori, Alexis N Simpkins
Stroke. 2026-08-01 - 1 citationsGuidelines in Action: Basilar Artery Occlusion and Thrombectomy.Mahrin Rahman, Alexis N Simpkins, Smeer Salam
Stroke. 2026-08-01
Authored Content
- 2024 Guideline for the Primary Prevention of Stroke: A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke AssociationOctober 2024
Press Mentions
Updated Stroke Guidelines Focus on Women, MedicationsNovember 20th, 2024- Smidt Heart Institute Experts Will Give Key Presentations at AHA Scientific Sessions 2024November 12th, 2024
- Deadly Aneurysm-Linked Strokes Are Rising, Especially Among BlacksNovember 2nd, 2022
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