Richard Murrow

Richard Murrow, MD serves as the Joseph and Hannah Baggett Distinguished Professor of Neurology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine within the Department of Neurology. He maintains clinical practice at the UNC Hospitals Neurology Clinic in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Dr. Murrow's research focuses on deep brain stimulation, computer-modeling of neural circuits, electrophysiological investigation of neural mechanisms in deep brain stimulation, animal modeling of deep brain stimulation, and applications of emerging social neuroscience to legal theory and semiotics. His clinical expertise spans movement disorders, general neurology, disorders of higher cognitive functioning and mood, and deep brain stimulation therapy.

Analysis of his publication history reveals a consistent focus on movement disorders, particularly Parkinson's disease and deep brain stimulation mechanisms. His work bridges clinical neurology with computational approaches to understanding neural circuitry, with publications spanning from 1990 to 2014 showing sustained scholarly activity in the field.

Dr. Murrow maintains an exceptional patient satisfaction rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 52 patient reviews, with particular praise for his thoroughness, approachability, and patient-centered care approach. Multiple patient comments specifically mention his retirement as a concern, indicating his high regard among patients.