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DAVID ABARBANEL, MD
Board-Certified Neurologist
Dr. David Abarbanel is a board-certified neurologist and neuro-oncologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and concussions. He currently serves as a neurologist at Radius TBI, a multidisciplinary outpatient center in Florida dedicated to comprehensive brain injury care. Dr. Abarbanel completed his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, followed by an internal medicine internship and neurology residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He further specialized with a neuro-oncology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, where he also served as co-principal investigator on several clinical trials and held leadership roles in medical education. Fluent in English and proficient in German, Dr. Abarbanel is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to patients navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.
EDUCATION
MD: Neurology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
BA: German Language and Literature, Tufts University, Medford, MA
Internship: Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Residency: Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Fellowship: Neuro-Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Anna Quincy Churchill Prize in Biology – Tufts University
- Howard Sample Prize in Physics – Tufts University
- William Howell Reed Prize in German – Tufts University
- Dean’s Summer Research Award – Case Western Reserve University
- American Academy of Neurology Medical Student Prize for Excellence in Neurology – Case Western Reserve University
- The Alfred S. Maschke Award for Excellence in the Art and Practice of Medicine – Case Western Reserve University
- The Ellen and Irving Rothchild Medical Student Award for
- Excellence in Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry – Case Western Reserve University
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Neurology
- Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Chapter of Massachusetts at Tufts University
- Society of Neuro-Oncology
PUBLICATIONS
1. Abarbanel DN, Seki SM, Davies Y, Marlen N, Benavides JA, Cox K, Nadeau KC, Cox KL. Immunomodulatory effect of vancomycin on Treg in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease and primary sclerosing cholangitis. J Clin Immunol. 2013 Feb; 33 (2):397-406 Epub 2012 Oct 09 PMID: 23054338 PMCID: 3565076 DOI: 10.1007/s10875-012-9801-1
2. Le-Carlson M, Seki S, Abarbanel D, Quiros A, Cox K, Nadeau KC. Markers of antigen presentation and activation on eosinophils and T cells in the esophageal tissue of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2013 Mar; 56 (3):257-62 PMID: 23059644 PMCID: 4161469 DOI: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e3182758d49
3. Abarbanel DN, Zalewski NL, Keegan BM. Spinal cord infarction in a patient with multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2019 Nov; 36:101435 Epub 2019 Oct 07 PMID: 31606602 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2019.101435
4. McCarter SJ, Abarbanel DN, Hassan A, St Louis EK, Boes CJ. An Undifferentiated Spell: The Answer is in The Pillbox. Mayo Clin Proc. 2021 Jul; 96(7):2003-2005. PMID:34218870 DOI:10.1016/j.mayocp.2021.05.003
5. Atik M, Abarbanel DN, Sener U. Teaching NeuroImages: Horizontal Diplopia Due to Extraocular Muscle Metastasis. Neurology. 2022 Aug 19 [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 35985820 DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000201061
6. Marenco-Hillembrand L, Bamimore MA, Rosado-Philippi J, Perdikis B, Abarbanel DN, Quinones-Hinojosa A, Chaichana KL, Sherman WJ. The Evolving Landscape of Leptomeningeal Cancer from Solid Tumors: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Jan 22; 15(3). PMID: 36765643 PMCID: 9913452 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15030685
Book Chapters
1. Abarbanel DN, Carabenciov ID. Night Sweats and Paraparesis. In: McKeon, Andrew, Keegan, B. Mark, Tobin, W. Oliver, editor(s). Mayo Clinic
Languages
English, German
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With extensive training from the Mayo Clinic and a fellowship in neuro-oncology, Dr. Abarbanel brings a wealth of experience to his role at Radius TBI. His approach emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s unique needs, ensuring optimal recovery and quality of life for those affected by brain injuries.
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