Kara Stavros

Dr. Kara Stavros serves as Associate Professor of Neurology at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School and Rhode Island Hospital, where she directs the Neuromuscular Division, EMG Laboratory, and MDA Clinic.

Education:

• 2010: MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• 2006: BS in Neural Science, New York University (minors in French and Psychology)

Research Focus: Her work centers on advancing diagnostics and treatments for neuromuscular disorders through neuromuscular ultrasound, chemodenervation techniques, and electrodiagnostic testing (NCS/EMG). She integrates clinical practice with quality improvement initiatives and advocates for policy reforms impacting neurology patients and practitioners.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards explicitly documented in source material

Academic Leadership: As division director, she oversees clinical operations and research infrastructure while mentoring trainees in neuromuscular medicine. Current grants and student supervision details weren't specified in available documentation.

Laboratory Oversight: She manages the EMG Laboratory and MDA Clinic at Rhode Island Hospital, coordinating multidisciplinary care for neuromuscular disease patients through specialized diagnostic and therapeutic programs.