Thomas Hemmen, MD, PhD is a highly skilled vascular neurologist based in San Diego, CA. With expertise in stroke care and cerebrovascular diseases, Dr. Hemmen is the director of the Stroke Center at UC San Diego Health, which is recognized as the first certified Stroke Center of Excellence in San Diego County. He is also a professor of Neurosciences at UC San Diego School of Medicine, providing leadership and education to medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Hemmen is actively involved in clinical trials and research in cerebrovascular medicine, investigating neuroprotection and reperfusion therapies for acute ischemic stroke, as well as stroke prevention and recovery.
With a medical degree from the Free University of Berlin and extensive training in neurology and vascular neurology, Dr. Hemmen is board-certified in both specialties. He completed his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and fellowships in stroke and vascular neurology at UC San Diego School of Medicine and neurological intensive care at Philipp University of Marburg in Germany. Dr. Hemmen's commitment to advancing stroke care and research has earned him recognition and numerous awards, making him a trusted and respected figure in the field of vascular neurology.
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