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Christopher Filley, MD, Neurology, Aurora, CO, University of Colorado Hospital

ChristopherFilleyMDFAAN, FANA, FANPA(He/Him)

Neurology Aurora, CO

Neuroimaging, Neurorehabilitation, Neurodegenerative, Dementia & Geriatrics

Founding Director, Behavioral Neurology Section, and Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry

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Summary

  • I am a behavioral neurologist with a career interest in white matter and its disorders.

Education & Training

  • Boston VA Hospital
    Boston VA HospitalFellowship, Behavioral Neurology , 1983 - 1984
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Neurology, 1980 - 1983
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License Active through 2025
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly
  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Implementation Issues Relevant to Outpatient Neurology Palliative CareOctober 2017

Press Mentions

  • Former Broncos Players to Donate Their Brains to CTE Research
    Former Broncos Players to Donate Their Brains to CTE ResearchDecember 11th, 2022
  • Combining MRI Imaging of Brain Structures with Genetic Data Reveals New Insights into White Matter
    Combining MRI Imaging of Brain Structures with Genetic Data Reveals New Insights into White MatterJune 18th, 2021
  • GWAS Reveals New Loci Linked to Brain White Matter Microstructure
    GWAS Reveals New Loci Linked to Brain White Matter MicrostructureJune 17th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Cytochrome Oxidase Deficiency In Alzheimer'S DiseaseNational Institute On Aging1991–1993

Research History

  • Professor of NeurologyI have introduced the concept of white matter dementia to highlight the potential of white matter disorders to cause dementia.1988 - 2023

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations