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Page Pennell, MD, Neurology, Pittsburgh, PA, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside

PageBPennellMDMSci (hon)(She/Her)

Neurology • Pittsburgh, PA

Epilepsy, Neurophysiology

Chair, Department of Neurology, UPMC Henry B. Higman Professor of Neurology

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Education & Training

  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Neurology, 1990 - 1993
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaInternship, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1990
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2009 - 2022
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1995 - 2011
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1993 - 1997
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Epilepsy

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Boston Magazine Castle Connolly, 2010-2016
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2014
  • Atlanta Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2007, 2009

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Changes in Seizure Frequency and Antiepileptic Therapy During Pregnancy  
    Page B Pennell, Jacqueline A French, Laura Kalayjian, Patricia Penovich, Evan Gedzelman, Alison M Pack, Kimford J Meador, The New England Journal of Medicine
  • Exposure of Infants Who Are Breastfed to Antiepileptic Drugs—Reply  
    Kimford J Meador, Page B Pennell, JAMA Neurology

Authored Content

  • Exposure of Infants Who Are Breastfed to Antiepileptic Drugs—ReplyAugust 2020

Press Mentions

  • Anti-Epileptic Dosages Associated with Breakthrough Seizures in Pregnancy – MONEAD Study
    Anti-Epileptic Dosages Associated with Breakthrough Seizures in Pregnancy – MONEAD StudyFebruary 22nd, 2022
  • Blood Levels of Common Antiepileptic Drugs Drop During Pregnancy, Causing Breakthrough Seizures
    Blood Levels of Common Antiepileptic Drugs Drop During Pregnancy, Causing Breakthrough SeizuresFebruary 14th, 2022
  • Dr. Raul Nogueira Named Director of UPMC Stroke Institute and Appointed Professor of Neurology at Pitt
    Dr. Raul Nogueira Named Director of UPMC Stroke Institute and Appointed Professor of Neurology at PittNovember 8th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Physiological-based Pharmacokinetics Approach to Determine the Extent of Drug Exposure of Anti-seizure Medications During Pregnancy and BreastfeedingNIH - National Institute of Child Health and Human Deveiopment2021–2026
  • Maternal Outcomes and Neurodevelopmental Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs (MONEAD)NINDS and NICHD, NIH2012–2017
  • Neuroactive Steroids And Seizure Control During Pregnancy In Women With EpilepsyNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2010
  • Metabolism Of Antiepileptic DrugsNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • Epilepsy And Childbirth: PK/PD Modeling Of AedsNational Institute Of Mental Health2002

Committees

  • President, American Epilepsy Society 2018 - 2019

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Page Pennell, Dr. Page Pennell, MD, Dr. P Pennell, Dr. Page B Pennell