Ming-Chieh Ding

Ming-Chieh Ding, MD, PhD, serves as Assistant Professor of Neurology and Division Chief for Stroke and Vascular Neurology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Department of Neurology. His clinical practice operates through the UNC Hospitals Neurology Clinic in Chapel Hill.

His academic training pathway includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering/Electrical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (2003)
• Doctorate in Medical Engineering and Medical Physics, Harvard University (2008)
• Medical Degree, Tufts University School of Medicine (2010)
• Residency in Adult Neurology, Washington University in St. Louis (2014)
• Fellowship in Vascular Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital (2015)

Dr. Ding's clinical expertise centers on acute stroke management, stroke prevention, and neurocritical care for brain injury. His research investigates neural network dynamics following cerebrovascular events and molecular mechanisms of vascular neuroprotection, bridging engineering principles with clinical neurology to develop novel therapeutic approaches for ischemic brain injury. These interdisciplinary efforts position him at the forefront of translational stroke research.

He maintains dual board certification in Neurology (2015) and Vascular Neurology (2016), reflecting specialized clinical mastery. As Division Chief, he leads institutional stroke protocols and quality initiatives while maintaining active patient care responsibilities.