
Andrew M. Southerland MD MSc (He/Him)
Vascular Neurology
Professor of Neurology and Public Health Sciences, University of Virginia School of Medicine
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1215 Lee StCharlottesville, VA 22908
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Summary
- Dr. Andrew Southerland is a neurologist specializing in vascular neurology, based in Charlottesville, VA. He completed his medical education at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and furthered his training with a residency and fellowship in neurology at the University of Virginia Medical Center, where he currently serves as the Residency Program Director. Dr. Southerland's expertise includes vertebral artery dissection, stroke, and endovascular neurosurgery, with notable contributions to telestroke training and stroke certification. His participation in clinical trials and publications reflects his active involvement in advancing stroke treatment and neurology education. His honors include membership in the Gold Humanism Honor Society and several accolades from the University of Virginia.
Education & Training
University of Virginia, Graduate School of Arts & SciencesM.SC., 2010 - 2012
University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship, Vascular Neurology, 2010 - 2011
University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 2007 - 2010
Carolinas Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2007
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina UniversityClass of 2006
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 2007 - 2028
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
Clinical Trials
- AtRial Cardiopathy and Antithrombotic Drugs In Prevention After Cryptogenic Stroke Start of enrollment: 2018 Jan 19
- Efficacy and Safety of Trans Sodium Crocetinate (TSC) for Treatment of Suspected Stroke Start of enrollment: 2019 Aug 22
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Associated Factors and Outcomes of Patients With Intracerebral Hemorrhage After Permanent Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Placement.Andrea Becerril-Gaitan, Collin Liu, Dale Ding, Andrew M Southerland, Fernando D Testai
Neurosurgery. 2026-04-22 - Potential Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Neurology Education.Rohan Mainali, Arlinda Deng, Harika Rayala, Andrew M Southerland
Seminars in Neurology. 2026-02-01 - What's With All the Hype?: Applying Large Language Models in Neurology Education.Renzo Figari Jordan, Andrew M Southerland
Neurology. Education. 2025-12-01
Journal Articles
- First International Consensus on the diagnosis and management of fibromuscular dysplasiaGornik HL, Persu A, Adlam D, Aparicio LS, Azizi M, Boulanger M, Bruno RM, de Leeuw P, Fendrikova-Mahlay N, Froehlich J, Ganesh SK, Gray BH, Jamison C, Januszewicz A, J..., Vasc Med, 1/16/2019
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia and Its Neurologic ManifestationsHeather L Gornik, Andrew M Southerland, J Mocco, Jennifer J Majersik, Bradford B Worrall, Jeffrey W Olin, JAMA
- "Feasibility of Google Glass for Remote Resident Supervision and Evaluation"Carrera JF, Chiota-McCollum NA, Mantri S, Clark WM, Wang CC, Odell VA, Berthaud JV, Gunnell BS, McMurry TL, Worrall BB, Southerland AM, Neurology, 1/18/2017
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Relationship between Intracranial Collateral Status, Hyperglycemia, and Functional Outcome after Acute Ischemic Stroke, a sub-analysis from the Shine Hyperglycemia Ins...Robin Ulep, MD, Daniel F. Arteaga, MD, Andrew Southerland, MD, MSc, Bradford B. Worrall, MD, MSc, James Faber, PhD, Max Wintermark, MD, MAS, Karen C. Johnston, MD, MSc, International Stroke Conference, Honolulu, HI, 1/1/2019
- PreHospital Administration of Stroke Therapy with Trans Sodium Crocetinate (PHAST-TSC) Trial.Andrew M. Southerland, MD, MSc; Nerses Sanossian, MD; Timothy L. McMurry, PhD; John L. Gainer, PhD; Anna Grace, MA, RN, CCRP; Amy C. Fansler, MPH; Guy M. Chisolm, III,..., International Stroke Conference, Honolulu, HI, 1/1/2019
- Comparison of Human and Machine Learning Based Facial Weakness Detection.Mark McDonald, Omar A. Uribe, Yan Zhuang, Iris L. Lin, Haydon Pitchford, William A. Dalrymple, Gustavo K. Rohde, Andrew M. Southerland, International Stroke Conference, Honolulu, HI, 1/1/2019
Lectures
- "Augmented Intelligence in Healthcare."Washington, DC - 1/9/2019
- "From the Bronze Age of Saffron to the Golden Age of Stroke Treatment: Prehospital Administration of Acute Stroke Therapy with Trans-Sodium Crocetinate (PHAST-TSC) Tri...1/30/2018
- "A New DAWN for Acute Stroke Therapy."Greene County, VA - 1/26/2018
Other
- "Mind's Autumn."Southerland AM, Neurology
1/1/2019 - "Living Proof."Southerland AM, Vim & Vigor Magazine
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/manifest/vimvigor_2018fall-uva/index.php#/56
1/1/2018 - "The tattoo on her left forearm offers a unique way for this stroke survivor to open a dialogue with others."Southerland AM, American Heart Association News
https://news.heart.org/the-tattoo-on-her-left-forearm-offers-a-unique-way-for-this-stroke-survivor-to-open-a-dialogue-with-others/?utm_source=todayonheart&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailynewsletter
1/1/2018
Authored Content
- Can Teleneurology Replace in-Person Visits? Controversies from AAN 2021April 2021
Press Mentions
UVA Health, Southwest Virginia Coalition Expand Virtual Access to HealthcareJanuary 30th, 2023
Fetterman’s Struggle with Language Emphasize the Challenges After Stroke: Understanding Aphasia and the Path to RecoveryOctober 29th, 2022
Fetterman’s Struggles with Language Highlight the Challenges After a Stroke – a Vascular Neurologist Explains Aphasia and the Path to RecoveryOctober 28th, 2022
Grant Support
- Gene Expression Analysis in Cervical Artery Dissection by Time-of-Event (CADEX)American Heart Association/American Stroke AssocitionPresent
- Neurology Resident Evaluation using Google Glass (NeuroEGG)American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Academy of NeurologyPresent
- Evidence-Based Tele-Emergency Network Grant Program - Rural EQUITEHealth Resources Services AdministrationPresent
Committees
- Member, GME Executive Committee
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Member
- American Neurological AssociationMember
- Virginia Neurological SocietyMember
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