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Jeffrey Frank, MD, Neurology, Buffalo Grove, IL, University of Chicago Medical Center

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Neurology Buffalo Grove, IL

Vascular Neurology, Neurocritical Care

Past Professor of Neurology and Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine

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Summary

  • As one of the founders of the field of neurocritical care - I have been dedicated to caring for the most complex neurological patients and advacing the field through provocative clinical research and educating students, residents, and fellows.

    Although I was an accomplished academic neurologist, my primary passion is to help patients through extreme neurological problems with balanced, well-honed clinical expertise, patience, compassion, and treatment plans consistent with the life goals of each patient. Each patient receives my full attention to help him/her meet the challenges of neurological illness with wisdom and compassion.

    One of my specific areas of expertise involves filling important gaps in the care of neurological and neurosurgical patients. This involves comprehensively reviewing a patient's clinical situation to assure that it is properly diagnosed and managed, the patient (and family) is fully educated about the problem, and rehabilitation is properly matched to the neurological injury the patient suffered and his/her desires for recovery and integration with his/her world.

    In addition to my neurology clinical practice, I also provide Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for selected patients with depression and various other neurological disorders that may benefit from this exciting noninvasive treatment.

    I welcome the opportunity to help neurological patients and work with referring doctors to affect the best care for their patients.

Education & Training

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Neurocritical Care, 1990 - 1991
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Neurology, 1987 - 1990
  • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
    Southern Illinois University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1986 - 1987
  • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
    Southern Illinois University School of MedicineClass of 1986
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignB.S., Chemistry, 1978 - 1982
  • University of Illinois System
    University of Illinois SystemB.S., Chemistry, 1978 - 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1986 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1992 - 2001
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyNeurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyVascular Neurology
  • United Council of Neurological SubspecialtiesNeurocritical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Inaugural Senior Faculty Scholar Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence, University of Chicago, 2012
  • Teacher of the Year Neurology Department, University of Chicago, 2009
  • Harbinger Humanitarian Medicine Award Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 2005
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Hemicraniectomy and Durotomy Upon Deterioration From Infarction-Related Swelling Trial (HeADDFIRST): Randomized Pilot Clinical Trial  
    Frank JI, Schumm P, Wroblewski K, Chyatte D, Rosengart AJ, Kordeck C, Thisted R, Stroke Journal, 1/14/2014
  • The Role of Perfusion Imaging in Differentiating Multifocal Vasospasm Related Ischemia Versus Thromboembolic Stroke in a Setting of Cocaine Abuse, Case Report  
    Mehta SV, Glunic V, Iqbal SM, Frank JI, Ansari SA, Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, 1/4/2011
  • Brain Death: The Contemporary Neurological Imperative  
    Frank JI, Goldenberg FD, Ardelt AA, Critical Care Med, 1/1/2011
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Controversies in Brain Death Determination 
    Philadelphia, PA - 1/26/2014
  • Limitations of Present AAN Brain Death Guidelines and Implications for the Future of our Field 
    Philadelphia, PA - 1/26/2014
  • CNS Case 2 
    1/19/2014
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Other

  • Syllabus: An Overview of Ethical and Legal Considerations in Neurocritical Care 
    Frank JI, Practical Advances in Hemorrhagic Stroke Conference; 9th Annual Neurocritical Care Society Meeting
    Chicago, IL, 2010; Montreal, QC, Canada, 2011 - 1/1/2011
  • Syllabus: Neurocritical Care Issues Related to Organ Donation (Before and After) 
    Frank JI, 9th Annual Neurocritical Care Society Meeting
    Montreal, QC, Canada - 1/1/2011
  • Syllabus: Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Acute/Critical Care Management Pearls 
    Frank JI, Practical Advances in Hemorrhagic Stroke Conference
    Chicago, IL - 1/7/2010
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