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Clifton Gooch, MD, Neurology, Tampa, FL

Clifton L Gooch MD

Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurophysiology


Chair of Neurology, University of South Florida | Associate Dean of Clinical Research & TGH Endowed Chair of Neurology at USF | Vice President, Clinical and Translational Research, Tampa General Hospital | Chief of the TGH Neuroscience Institute

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  • 13330 Usf Laurel DrTampa, FL 33612

  • Phone+1 813-974-2201

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Summary

  • Dr. Clifton Gooch is Professor and Chair of Neurology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Vice President for Clinical and Translational Research at Tampa General Hospital (TGH), Chief of the TGH Neuroscience Institute, and the TGH Endowed Chair in Neurology.
    A national leader in his field, Dr. Gooch has served as President of the Association of University Professors of Neurology, Treasurer of the American Neurological Association and on the Boards of Directors for the AUPN, the ANA, the AANEM, and the National ALS Association.
    Under his leadership, USF Neurology has become one of the top departments in the US for human therapeutic research, averaging 150 active clinical and translational research studies each year. USF Neurology is also one of the busiest and best departments in the country, providing cutting edge clinical care, superlative medical education and outstanding residency and fellowship training.
    Dr. Gooch has a major interest in human therapeutic research with a personal focus on developing new and better therapies for neurological disease, particularly in the neurodegenerative and neuromuscular disorders.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine (Neurology), 1992 - 1993
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Neurology, 1989 - 1992
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1989
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineClass of 1988
  • Transylvania University
    Transylvania UniversityBachelor of Arts, English Literature, Biology, Valedictorian, 1980 - 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2008 - 2028
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1989 - 2023
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1999 - 2010
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • Neuromuscular Medicine
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neuromuscular Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2012-2023
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR (Complete), Allscripts, 2012, 2014-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Voluntary cough airflow differentiates safe versus unsafe swallowing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis  
    Plowman E, Watts S, Robison R, Vu T, Tabor L, Gaziano J, Gooch C, Dysphagia, 1/1/2016
  • Discriminant Ability of the Eating Assessment Tool to Predict Aspiration in Individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis  
    Plowman EK, Tabor L, Robinson R, Gaziano J, Dion C, Watts SA, Vu T, Gooch C, Neurogastroenterology and Motility, 1/1/2016
  • Impact of expiratory strength training in amyotropic lateral sclerosis  
    Plowman EK, Watts SA, Tabor L, Robison R, Gaziano J, Domer AS, Richter J, Vu T, Gooch C, Muscle and Nerve, 1/24/2015

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Longitudinal Study of Balance Dysfunction in Friedreich’s Ataxia Using the Biodex Balance System SD
    Zesiewic T, Stephenson K, Huny K, Gooch C, International Ataxia Research Conference, London, UK, 1/1/2015
  • A Pilot Trial of High Frequency High Dose Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (GCSF) in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
    Vu T, Katzin L, Chuan H, Golden B, Tucker N, Gooch C, American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 1/1/2014
  • Longitudinal motor unit number estimation in a spinal muscular atrophy
    Kaufmann P, Kang P, Gooch C, McDermott M, Darras B, Finkel R, Yang M, Sproule D, Chung W, DeVivo D for the Muscle Study Group (MSG) and the Pediatric Neuromuscular Cli..., International Conference of Clinical Neurophysiology, Berlin, Germany, 1/1/2014

Lectures

  • Health Care Reform and the Future of Neuromuscular Medicine: Quality, Value, Numbers and Life 
    Honolulu, HI - 1/29/2015
  • The life and death of the motor unit in ALS 
    Houston, TX - 1/29/2009
  • Clinical Trial Design for Multifocal Motor Neuropathy 
    Baltimore, MD - 1/27/2006

Other

Press Mentions

  • Tampa General Hospital, USF Health Contribute to EUA for Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
    Tampa General Hospital, USF Health Contribute to EUA for Novavax COVID-19 VaccineJuly 22nd, 2022
  • On the Move: Strategic Hires and Promotions
    On the Move: Strategic Hires and PromotionsSeptember 8th, 2021
  • New Joint Effort from TGH and USF Could Bring Cutting Edge Clinical Research to Tampa Bay
    New Joint Effort from TGH and USF Could Bring Cutting Edge Clinical Research to Tampa BayDecember 28th, 2020

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