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Lisa Avery, MD, Neurology, Clearwater, FL

LisaMAveryMD(She/Her)

Neurology • Clearwater, FL

Addiction Medicine, Epilepsy, Headache

Expert witness and legal testimony specializing in traumatic brain injury, including some NFL cases. Second physician in Florida to prescribe medicinal cannabis and for nearly a year, the only neurologist qualified to order cannabis for Floridians. Medicolegal reputation and cannabis-ordering expertise has led to one-on-one meetings with lawmakers in Tallahassee RE: cannabis rules & House Bills

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Summary

  • Dr. Lisa Avery is a neurologist in Clearwater, FL. She received her medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine and has been in practice 19 years. She specializes in addiction medicine, epilepsy, and headache and is experienced in electromyography, addiction medicine, traumatic brain injury, cannabis-related disorders, and expert testimony.

Education & Training

  • Ohio State University Hospital
    Ohio State University HospitalResidency, Neurology, 2001 - 2003
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Neurology, 2000 - 2001
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2000
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryPost-Doctoral Fellowship, Alzheimer’s Disease, 1998 - 1999
  • Saba University School of Medicine
    Saba University School of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2001 - 2003
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1999 - 2001
  • AAMUAMUA (Manipulation Under Anesthesia)
  • Florida Board of MedicineQualified Cannabis Physician
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA)In office treatment of opioid addiction with buprenorphine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Ohio State University Medical School, 2003

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Leading Florida Neurologist Dr. Lisa Avery Proposes a “Stop-Gap” Solution to COVID-19
    Leading Florida Neurologist Dr. Lisa Avery Proposes a “Stop-Gap” Solution to COVID-19December 12th, 2020
  • Medical Marijuana Store to Open This Month in Tampa
    Medical Marijuana Store to Open This Month in TampaAugust 9th, 2016
  • GyroStim Spinning Chair May Help Concussion Recovery; No FDA Approval Yet
    GyroStim Spinning Chair May Help Concussion Recovery; No FDA Approval YetJune 1st, 2013

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