Brian Stephens

Lt. Col. Brian Stephens, MD, MS is the Chief of Neurology and Medical Director of Medicine Subspecialties at the School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). He is affiliated with David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA. His academic career spans leadership in clinical neurology, education, and research in neuromuscular disorders.

Education:

• B.A.S. in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior & Communication, UC Davis (2003-2007)
• M.S. in Physiology and Biophysics, Georgetown University (2008-2009)
• M.D., USUHS (2011-2015)
• Neurology Residency, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (2015-2019)
• Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship, UCSF (2019-2020)

Research Interests: Dr. Stephens focuses on neuromuscular disorders, neurocritical care, and telemedicine innovations. His work bridges clinical practice with advancements in multidisciplinary care delivery, particularly in pandemic scenarios. His clinical expertise includes neuromuscular transmission disorders, movement disorders, and traumatic brain injury management.

Publications: His research spans neuromuscular pathology (e.g., myasthenia gravis), telemedicine adaptations, hemiballism case studies, and traumatic brain injury imaging. These reflect his dual focus on clinical neurology and translational healthcare solutions.

• Awards:
  • Capstone Scholar (2015)
  • Diane Solomon Teaching Award (2017-2019)
  • AAN Resident/Fellowship Scholarships (2019-2020)
  • Preceptor of the Year (2023)

Leadership & Education: He served as Site Clerkship Director (2020-2023) and Teaching Fellow in Neurology. His military and academic roles emphasize training future clinicians and advancing neurology education in operational medicine settings.