Thomas Toothaker

Thomas Toothaker, MD, is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine and practices at Yale Medicine. He holds board certifications in Neurology and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

• MD, New York University School of Medicine (2004)
• BS, Cornell University (Chemical Engineering, 1997)
• Internship, Residency, and Fellowship in Neurology and Neurophysiology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University and Weill Cornell Medical Center (2005–2009)

Dr. Toothaker specializes in Neuromuscular Medicine, with clinical expertise in conditions such as Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), Neuropathy, Dystonia, and Peripheral Neuropathy. His research interests align with autoimmune neurological disorders and advanced neurodiagnostic techniques.

• Board Certifications: Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 2008), Electrodiagnostic Medicine (American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, 2010)
• Clinical Locations: Yale Medicine Neurology (Fairfield, CT), Yale New Haven Health Post Road Medical Center (Milford, CT)

Scientific Awards:

• Featured in the 2023 'Top Doctors' list by Yale Medicine
• Featured in the 2024 'Top Doctors' list by Yale Medicine
• Recognized as one of Connecticut's 'Top Doctors' in Neurology (2023)