Alexander Frolov

Alexander Frolov is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He joined the institution in 2021 and specializes in cognitive and behavioral neurology, focusing on memory disorders, dementia subtypes (e.g., Alzheimer's, Lewy body disease), and rapidly progressive dementias. His clinical practice spans the Memory Disorders Clinic at UT Southwestern and the Neurology Clinic at Parkland Hospital, where he supervises resident physicians. Dr. Frolov's academic work bridges clinical care and education, emphasizing medical humanities and innovative teaching methods.

Education Background: Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, he completed his MD at McGovern Medical School (Houston) and neurology training at University of Colorado and Stanford University. His advanced training included behavioral neurology at Stanford and clinical practice at Columbia University Medical Center before relocating to Dallas.

Education Initiatives: He leads the Art of Neurology Series for residents and teaches two 4th-year medical student courses: 'Brain and Behavior' (co-hosted with Psych-SIG) and 'Frontiers in Medicine.' His research includes curriculum development in neurology education, neurohumanities integration, and improving clinical trial reporting standards. Notable projects include a virtual neuropalliative care curriculum and analyses of disparities in neurology trial participation.

Research Themes: His work spans cognitive neurology, medical education innovation, and ethical aspects of clinical research. Recent studies address supplement use in dementia patients, drug interaction case reports, and epigenetic mechanisms in Drosophila development. He also explores biblical text interpretation in interdisciplinary projects.

Professional Contributions: Frolov advocates for healthcare equity through improved clinical trial diversity and mentors residents in quality improvement initiatives. His teaching philosophy emphasizes humanities integration to enhance physician empathy and diagnostic reasoning.