Matthew Tremblay, MD,PhD
- Neurology
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Hospital Affiliations Bio Matthew Tremblay MD, PhD, Neurology – Multiple Sclerosis
Mathew Tremblay, PhD, MD earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester. He earned a master’s degree, M.D. and Ph.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Yeshiva University in the Bronx, New York. Following an internship in Internal Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, he completed residency training in Neurology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Tremblay obtained fellowship training in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). After completing his post-graduate training, Dr. Tremblay joined the Neurology faculty at UConn Health, serving as the director of the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic. Dr. Tremblay is board certified in Neurology. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and American Medical Association.
- Faculty Appointments: UConn Health, Assistant Professor of Neurology Multiple Sclerosis, Clinic Director, 2016 – 2018
- Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Professional Membership: American Medical Association, American Academy of Neurology
Philosophy:
As a Multiple Sclerosis specialist, it is my goal to provide comprehensive care with an emphasis on shared decision making. The number of treatment options available for quieting MS have increased dramatically over the last decade, necessitating a personalized approach to managing care. Treatment decisions incorporate patient preferences following a comprehensive review of the clinical history, MRI images, and laboratory testing. The main priority is providing care that is safe, effective, and addresses our patients' concerns and preferences.
Clinical Interests Clinical Interest: Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Neurosarcoidosis, Autoimmune Neurology
Clinical Trial & Research Interest: Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis, Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, Sleep Disorders in Multiple Sclerosis
Procedures:
Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture, Greater Occipital Nerve Blocks
Conditions:
Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromyelitis Optica (Devics Disease), Sarcoidosis, Transverse Myelitis, Myasthenia Gravis, Autoimmune Diseases of the Central Nervous System
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Medical School M.D. – Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 2011, Ph.D. – Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 2011
Internship Lenox Hill Hospital – Internal Medicine, 2012
Residency University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)/Neurology, 2015
Fellowship University of California San Fransisco (UCSF) Multiple Sclerosis/ Neuroimmunology, 2016
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