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111 Michigan Ave NWWashington, DC 20010
Phone+1 888-884-2327
Fax+1 202-476-5988
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Education & Training
- Stony Brook Medicine/University HospitalFellowship, Child Neurology, 1995 - 1996
- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Child Neurology, 1991 - 1993
- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Pediatrics, 1988 - 1991
- Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 1988
- Indiana UniversityB.S., Microbiology, 1984
Certifications & Licensure
- DC State Medical License 2017 - 2026
- VA State Medical License 2020 - 2024
- MI State Medical License 2010 - 2020
- NM State Medical License 2003 - 2011
- LA State Medical License 1996 - 2002
- NV State Medical License 1995 - 1997
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Award Child Neurology Society, 2013
- Visiting Professor Award Child Neurology Society, 2008
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Using Electroencephalography to Assess Coma Etiology in Children with Retinopathy-Negative Cerebral Malaria.Mrinmayee Takle, Alexander Andrews, Brittany A Riggle, Tesfaye Zelleke, Dana Harrar
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 2025-07-22 - 1 citationsIntravenous Fluid Bolus Resuscitation Increases Mortality Risk in Malawian Children with Cerebral Malaria.Meredith G Sherman, Pallavi Dwivedi, Ronke Olowojesiku, Rami Imam, Kennedy M Chastang
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 2025-07-02 - Cerebral malaria.Douglas G Postels, Thembi Katangwe-Chirwa
Seminars in Pediatric Neurology. 2025-07-01
Journal Articles
- Seasonal Differences in Retinopathy Negative versus Retinopathy Positive Cerebral MalariaPostels D, Birbeck G, Valim C, et al, Am J Trop Med Hyg, 1/1/2013
- Neurologic Outcomes in Retinopathy Negative Cerebral Malaria SurvivorsPostels D, Taylor T, Molyneux M, et al, Neurology, 1/1/2012
- Children with Retinopathy Negative Cerebral Malaria: A Pathophysiological PuzzlePostels D and Birbeck G, Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 11/1/2011
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Books/Book Chapters
Lectures
- Medical Mysteries: PANDASMichigan State University - 3/1/2014
- Historical Concepts of Wellness and Disease in AfricaMichigan State University - 2/1/2014
- MRI in Retinopathy Negative Cerebral MalariaWashington, DC - 11/1/2013
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Press Mentions
- Think Tank Improves Care for Malawian Children with Seizures, EpilepsyOctober 2nd, 2024
Other Languages
- French, Spanish
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