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Mary Willis, MD, Neurology, Jackson, MS, University of Mississippi Medical Center

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Neurology • Jackson, MS

Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis, Neurorehabilitation

Chair, Department of Neurology

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Education & Training

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis, 2011 - 2012
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    University of Mississippi Medical CenterChief Residency, Neurology, 2010 - 2011
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    University of Mississippi Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 2007 - 2011
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    University of Mississippi Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2008
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    University of Mississippi School of MedicineClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2009 - 2024
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2009 - 2021
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • AB Baker American Academy of Neurology, 2015
  • Resident Teacher of the Year Alpha Omega Alpha, 2011
  • Neurology Resident of the Year Jackson VA Medical Center, 2011
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Cerebral infarction from AIDS-related Cryptococcal Meningitis  
    Burton MJ, Willis MA, Geraci SA, Chapman SW, Pappas PG, Infect Dis Clin Pract, 5/2010

Books/Book Chapters

  • Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders: Clinical Guide to Diagnosis, Medical Management, and Rehabilitation 
    Chapter: Overview of Present Treatments for Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis 
    Page 86 - 93Willis MA, Rudick REditors: Rae-Grant AD, Fox RJ, Bethoux F.Demos, New York2013
  • Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders: Clinical Guide to Diagnosis, Medical Management, and Rehabilitation 
    Chapter: Spasticity Management in Multiple Sclerosis 
    Page 217 - 225Bethoux F, Willis MAEditors: Rae-Grant AD, Fox RJ, Bethoux F,.Demos, New York2013
  • Fundamental Neuroscience for Basic and Clinical Applications 
    Chapter: The Limbic System 
    Willis MA, Haines DEEditors: Haines DE.Elsevier, Philadelphia, PAEdition 4th,2012
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Press Mentions

  • How Multiple Sclerosis Affects Your Body
    How Multiple Sclerosis Affects Your BodyNovember 27th, 2022
  • Comparing Health Promotion and Quality of Life in People with Progressive Versus Nonprogressive Multiple Sclerosis
    Comparing Health Promotion and Quality of Life in People with Progressive Versus Nonprogressive Multiple SclerosisOctober 27th, 2020
  • Why Virtual Visits, IBM’s Watson and Other Telemedicine Advances Keep One Neurologist Excited About the Future
    Why Virtual Visits, IBM’s Watson and Other Telemedicine Advances Keep One Neurologist Excited About the FutureMarch 22nd, 2018

Committees

  • Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of MS Care 2012 - Present
  • Chair, Outcomes and Quality Committee of the Mellen Center for MS, Cleveland Clinic 2014 - 2019
  • Director, Board of Directors, Multiple Sclerosis Association of America 2013 - 2017

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Mary Willis, Dr. Mary Willis, MD, Dr. M Willis, Dr. Mary Alissa Willis